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Iranian and Swiss Diplomats Hold Talks in Bern
Diplomats from Iran and Switzerland attended a new round of bilateral political talks as part of a road map to the promotion of Tehran-Bern relations.
Iran Says Boeing Deal “Biggest Ever” with US
Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan says the upcoming plane purchase deal with the United States will be the biggest civil trade agreement between the two countries in decades.
Iran Congratulates Iraq on Liberation of Fallujah
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the recent liberation of the central city of Fallujah in Iraq to the Iraqi government and people.
Royan Summer School on Stem Cells
Royan Institute’s seventh summer school on the theme of ‘Interdisciplinary Sciences for Future Medicine’ will be held July 23-28 at the research centre, with the aim of enhancing young researchers’ knowledge on the subject of stem cells and their use in medicine and treatment.
Persian Gulf Marine Tourism: Neglected Opportunities
Out of the loop for far too long, Iran has ceded its potential place in marine tourism to smaller Persian Gulf states who have seized the opportunity and made significant strides to gain a foothold in this niche sector.
Initiative to Help Street Children
In a philanthropic gesture, local musician Pouriya Heydari has initiated a project to help alleviate the plight of child street workers.
Iran and Armenia Begin Power Talks
A fresh round of Iran-Armenia power talks has begun over exports of certain technical and engineering services as well as electrical goods from Iran to the Caucasus region states.
Iranian Disabled Swimmer Bags 8 Medals
Mahdi Akbarnejad, a disabled Iranian swimmer from Gilan province, received eight medals in an international competition in Germany called IDM.
IRGC Confirms Detention of Woman with Dual Citizenship
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) base in Iran’s southern province of Kerman confirmed on Wednesday June 15 that its intelligence department arrested Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual Iranian-British citizen, back on April 3.
Iraqi FM Commends Iran’s General Soleimani for Advisory Help
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari lauded Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for his dedication to advisory assistance in Iraq’s fight against terrorism.
Iran MPs Consider Suing Canada Over Asset Seizure
A parliamentary panel in Iran is examining Canada's appropriation of Iranian assets for the possible launch of a lawsuit against the seizure, an MP says.
MP Praises Petroleum Ministry for Regaining Market Share
Ghasem Ahmadi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, praised the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum for its efforts to revive the country's oil market share lost under the sanctions.
New Iran-South Korea Container Service
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines launched a new, direct and regular container service to South Korea as business and trade ties between the two countries continue to expand, JOC reported.
Tehran to host European Iranologists
The Italian Cultural Attaché in Iran and the Research and Training Deputy of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization have agreed that Iran will host the European Iranologists Society, (Societas Iranologica Europaea (S.I.E)).
Zarif and Kerry Meet in Norway
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting in Oslo on Wednesday morning, June 15, for talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Rouhani: Government Created over 1 Million Jobs
The Iranian government is proud of having created about 1.4 million jobs over the past three years, President Hassan Rouhani announced
Chabahar a Vital 21st Century Port: Chinese Official
The Head of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on Wednesday cited Chabahar as a strategic region and vital port in the 21st century.
Iran Deal Allows for Sales of Passenger Planes: Kirby
The spokesman of the US State Department says that Iran’s historic nuclear agreement with the permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) allows Western jet manufacturers to trade with Tehran.
President: Cabinet Shamed by Unemployment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his administration feels ashamed to see those Iranian graduates who have no job.
Paleolithic Stone Tools Uncovered in Qeshm Island
A team of Iranian archeologists have unearthed stone tools manufactured in the Middle Paleolithic era on the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm, Iran's Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) announced.
Regional Cooperation Key to Marine Conservation
Reports indicate that some 105 marine species, mainly mammals, birds and reptiles living in Iran’s seas and lakes, are heading toward extinction.
Dispute Over Cause of Persian Gulf Salinity
Two officials at the Department of Environment cannot seem to agree on the precise source of the Persian Gulf’s rising salinity.
Iranian Mines Account for 16% of Non-Oil Exports
Iran’s Ministry of Industry has announced that Iranian mineral products and industries accounted for 16.5% of the country’s non-oil exports last year.
Red Deer’s Chances of Survival Improve
The recent birth of four baby red deer in Semeskandeh Wildlife Refuge in Sari, Mazandaran Province, has lifted the spirits of officials and activists, and increased the critically endangered animal’s chances of survival.
Peyman Moaadi to Appear in HBO Series
After appearing in two Hollywood movies, renowned Iranian actor Peyman Moaadi has been acting in an American series which will be shown on HBO (Home Box Office), a US premium cable and satellite television network, in July.
