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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Iran to Sell $41bn of Oil and Condensate by March: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the country’s overall sales of crude oil and condensate will reach as high as $41 billion by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (21 March 2017).

Global Peace Targeted by Terrorism without Any Exception: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned that terrorist groups have targeted global peace and security without any exceptions.

Nuclear Deal Has Nothing to Do with Iran’s Defence Issues: IRGC Commander

The deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the country’s defense issues are totally unrelated.

Iran’s President Voices Iran’s Support for Promotion of Peace in Balkans

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has always called for and moved in line with the promotion of peace and stability in the Balkans.

Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Execution of Young Activists

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Bahraini regime’s execution of three political activists, saying mounting pressure on the opposition will lead the Persian Gulf country into “political deadlock.”

Iran’s Global Image Promoted Thanks to Nuclear Deal: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian official has highlighted the achievements of the 2015 nuclear deal both at home and abroad, saying the historic accord promoted Iran’s image in the international arena.

Sri Lanka Keen to Purchase Iran’s Crude Oil

Sri Lanka says it is still interested in purchasing crude oil as well as oil products from Iran.

Bahrain’s Execution of 3 Young Activists Stirs Public Outrage

Bahrain on Sunday executed three anti-regime activists over their alleged role in a 2014 bomb attack, amid widespread public anger against the death verdicts.

US President Extends National Emergency on Iran

Outgoing US president, Barack Obama, declared the continuation of his country's national emergency against Iran, claiming that despite full commitment to its nuclear deal with the six world powers, the Islamic Republic still poses "an unusual and extraordinary threat" to the US.

Kuwait Has Yet to Relay GCC’s Message to Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Kuwait has not delivered any specific message on part of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) to the Islamic Republic yet.

Tehran-Islamabad Direct Flight to Be Launched Soon: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost said Iran and Pakistan have agreed to establish direct flights between the two nations in the near future.

Iraq Mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia: FM

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he has been carrying out certain mediatory measures since last year in order to help the improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian, Albanian FMs Dicsuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Albania have many opportunities to further ties in all spheres.

Russian Diplomats Learning from Their Iranian Counterparts: Deputy FM

A Russian deputy foreign minister and former lead negotiator in the Iran nuclear talks has praised Iranian diplomatic panache, saying Russian diplomats are learning from their Iranian counterparts how to break free from stringent sanctions.

Iran Will Never Renegotiate Nuclear Deal with World Powers: Deputy FM

An Iranian diplomat rejected remarks made by Rex Tillerson, Trump's pick for secretary of state on a revision to the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying the agreement can never be negotiated again.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syrian Crisis ahead of Astana Meeting

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held meetings with senior Russian and Turkish officials on the resolution of the years-long crisis in Syria.

Iranian President Calls for Immediate Work on Joint Projects with Afghanistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for immediate implementation of joint projects with Afghanistan.

President Rouhani Confers with Turkish Counterpart on Syrian Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in war-hit Syria and the demise of the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Hybrid Cars May Enter Tehran’s Restricted Zones without Traffic Permit

Hybrid cars don't need a traffic permit to enter restricted zones in Tehran as they produce little or no harmful emissions, said the head of the Executive Center of Tehran's Traffic Police.

Iran Air Receives First Brand New Plane Purchased from Airbus

Iran has received the first plane purchased from the European giant aircraft maker Airbus following a landmark nuclear deal reached between Tehran and the six world powers.

Iran Arrests MKO Terrorist Group’s Ringleader in Isfahan

Iranian security forces have arrested a ringleader of the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in the central city of Isfahan, finding video recordings the individual wanted to send to anti-Iran satellite TV channels, local media said.

Negotiator Rejects WSJ’s Report on Iran’s Enriched Uranium

A diplomat denied reports that a clean-up plan at the Natanz facility will bring Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium below a cap mentioned in a nuclear agreement with world powers, saying residue from the process will be exempted from the 300-kg limit on Iran’s enriched uranium.

Iran Ready to Resume Gas Exports to Iraq

Iran says it is ready to proceed with a much-awaited project to export natural gas to Iraq as soon as Baghdad takes measures to make the related payments.

Iran Denounces Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned recent suicide bombings in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed dozens of people and injured many others.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up 6th Meeting with Press Release

The latest session of the JCPOA joint commission - a group tasked with monitoring commitments to a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers – ended in Vienna with a press release that just “recognizes the US assurance” that ISA extension would not violate the nuclear deal.

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