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Iran to Host 2018 Asian Alpine Ski C’ship
The Asia Ski Mountaineering Federation (ASMF) has announced Iran as the host of the Asian Alpine Ski Championship for the year 2018.
Iran Resumes Dairy Exports to Iraq
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) declared on Saturday June 11 that, following confirmation from the World Organization for Animal Health concerning the control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Iran, prohibition of Iran's dairy export to Iraq has been lifted.
Photographer Awarded PSA 3D Photography Prize
A former Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS) trainee has received a gold medal in the 3D Photography Prize, held by the Photographic Society of America.
Agreements Worth Over $35bn Reached Between Iran and Foreign Banks
A senior Iranian official said on Sunday June 12 that so far several agreements, worth $35 billion, have been reached between Iran and large global banks.
Larijani: Certain Countries Seeking To Sabotage Nuclear Deal
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said certain countries are trying to sabotage the nuclear agreement signed between Iran and six world countries, also known as the JCPOA.
Iran’s Industry Minister to Meet Russia’s Energy Minister
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak are scheduled to hold talks at an upcoming major international economic conference in St. Petersburg.
PSEEZ Reduces Gas Flaring to Save Environment
Managing director of Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) said the zone has flared only 4.5 mcm/week of gas in the first three months of the current calendar year.
Zarif: JCPOA Won’t End Western Hostility
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers does not translate into an end to the West’s animosity against the Islamic Republic.
Hong Kong Eyes Closer Maritime Cooperation with Tehran
An official with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) said closer business ties with Iran following a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers would enable the city to tackle the downturn in the seaborne sector.
Iran-Russia-Syria Defence Talks Presage Further Coordination: Expert
A prominent Syrian expert in strategic affairs said that recent talks held by the Iranian, Russian and Syrian defence ministers in Tehran are a prelude to coordination among the three countries at all levels.
Five Taekwondo Medals at Int’l Tournament
On Saturday June 11, Iranian athletes managed to snatch five medals in the second day of the open 2016 International Taekwondo Tournament held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
President Hails Stability in Iran, Stresses Forward Progress
On Saturday June 11, President Hassan Rouhani praised Iran's stability and security and stressed the country's forward progress.
Two-Thirds of the World to Suffer Water Scarcity in 10 Years
The secretary of the IUESA said that some experts have estimated that about two-thirds of the world’s population will suffer from severe or relative water scarcity by 2025.
Zarif: JCPOA Thanks to Leader’s Guidance, People’s Resistance
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday June 12 that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had been reached thanks to the guidelines of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and the people's resistance and prayers.
Iran Signs Oil Sales Deals with 7 European Firms
An oil official has reported on the signing of seven oil sale agreements with Greek, Spanish, Italian, Swiss, French and Russian companies.
Iraq Calls for Clarity after Saudi Arabia Admits ISIS Fundraising
Iraq has called on Saudi Arabia for an explanation after a senior official admitted fundraising may have been going on in the kingdom for Daesh (ISIS) terrorists fighting in the Iraqi city of Fallujah.
Iran Beats Azerbaijan & India at Freestyle World Cup
Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team subdued Azeri and Indian rivals in their first two encounters at the 2016 Freestyle World Cup underway in Los Angeles.
Canadian Court Ruling to Seize Iran’s Assets: FM Reaction
On Saturday June 11, the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly criticized a Canadian court’s ruling ordering the seizure of Iranian non-diplomatic assets under the pretext of alleged role in terrorist activities.
Customs Incentive to Support Hotel Industry
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration has agreed to reduce tariffs for the import of hotel equipment to support the country’s hotel and tourism industry.
S Korea to Up Iran’s Ultra-Light Crude Oil Imports
South Korea is expected to increase its imports of ultra-light oil from Iran by more than 50% in June, a report said.
No More Paper Tickets for Museums?
In a move to gradually introduce electronic tickets to replace the traditional paper version for museums, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has temporarily stopped printing tickets until the remaining ones are sold.
Education and Economics Delaying Marriage
Iranian men and women are marrying later than ever before. Data from the National Organization for Civil Registration (NOCR) shows that women are now getting married at 27.2 years and men at 31 years, on average. This is a large increase on previous figures, which were 23.8 for women and 28.5 for men.
Iranian Researchers to Build DBS Electrode to Treat Addiction
Head of Cellular and Molecular Research Center at Iran University of Medical Sciences said a team of researchers are currently working on a project to build Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) electrodes for treating Parkinson’s disease and addictions.
Experts Urge Iran to Supply Market Heavy Crude Demand
A number of experts affiliated to the International and Commercial Department of the Petroleum Ministry urged supply of global market demand for heavy crude oil by Iran.
Iran’s Private Sector Steel Production Rising despite Global Decline
The Iranian private sector steel industry is experiencing a boom contrary to international downturn, a report said.
