US, France Oppose UN Resolution to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Veto-wielding UN Security Council members France and the United States have rejected a Russian resolution demanding respect for Syria's sovereignty.

Russia Says to Start Construction of 2 Power Plants in Southern Iran

The head of Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation announced the country is set to start the construction of two more nuclear power plants in Iran's southern city of Bushehr soon.

How to build tomorrow cities?

An urban economy expert believes best cities in the world are where social interaction is promoted.

Boeing gets Ok to study Iran market

Boeing said Friday it received the green light from the Obama administration to study the commercial airplane market in Iran as it eyes opportunity following the lifting of nuclear sanctions against the country.

Saudi war on Yemen glaring mistake: Iran diplomat

A senior Iranian official has warned against deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen in silence of international community, saying Saudi Arabia’s military aggression in Sana’a is a "glaring mistake."

Iran, Spain keen to broaden bilateral ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi in a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Ignacio Ybáñez here discussed bilateral ties and regional developments.

Minister: Iran negotiating with American companies

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said several big American companies have started negotiations with Iran recently.

Campaigning begins in crucial Iran elections

Iranian candidates officially begin their week-long campaigns before two important elections.

Iran condemns Ankara terror attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a bomb attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara that killed and wounded dozens of people on Wednesday.

Tehran Quartet Ministerial Meeting Opens to Tackle Oil Price Slump

A meeting of oil and energy ministers of Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, and Qatar started here on Wednesday to discuss solutions to save the global crude oil prices to stabilize the market.

Deputy FM: Post-sanction era appropriate opportunity for development of cooperation with EU

Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe-American Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi in a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende said that post-sanction era has provided an appropriate opportunity for development of cooperation with European states.

80-year-old post graduate completes degree

An eighty-year-old Iranian post graduate university student has successfully completed a Masters of Arts degree at the Islamic Azad University.

Russia to send S-300 air defense system to Iran

Russian will hand over the first batch of S-300 air defense system to Iran on Thursday, February 18.

Ayatollah Khamenei warns of enemy plots against Iran’s upcoming votes

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy plots to exercise influence in Iran’s upcoming elections.

IRGC Commander: Saudi dares not attack Syria

Chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia dares not carry out a ground attack on Syria because it is incapable of doing that.

Pictorial encyclopedia of Persian symbols published

A pictorial encyclopedia of Persian symbols has recently been published.

Airbus executive urges European banks to get over Iran fears

An Airbus executive urged European banks to overcome their wariness about financing export projects to Iran because of US sanctions, highlighting difficulties European companies face in their rush to Tehran.

S. Arabia, Russia to freeze oil output

Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to freeze oil output, which is already at near-record levels. This is the first coordinated move by the world’s two largest producers to counter a slump that has pummeled economies, markets and companies.

UNSC Urges Turkey to ‘Comply with Intl Law’ in Syria

Following a briefing requested by Russia, the UN Security Council has urged Ankara to comply with international law in Syria.

Brazil ditching dollar to boost Iran trade

Brazil says it will ditch the dollar in trade with Iran to sidestep a US ban which prevents Tehran from using the American financial system.

Tehran, Riyadh ties vital for regional peace, stability: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani said Iran and Saudi Arabia are two major players in the Islamic World and the Middle East adding that their cooperation is essential to secure peace and stability in the region.

Zangeneh: Iran to export gas to Georgia

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said on Tuesday that export of gas to Georgia and joint investment in the petrochemical sector will be pivot of the Iran-Georgia cooperation.

Iran’s Bank Sepah reconnected to SWIFT

Iran’s Bank Sepah announced on Tuesday that it has been reconnected to SWIFT international banking services system after almost a decade.

Iran’s VP Assures Syrian PM of Iran’s Continued Support

Iran still supports Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri told Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi on Tuesday.

German banks ready to inaugurate branch offices in Iran

German Bavaria's Minister for Economic Affairs Ilse Aigner said on Tuesday that German banks are ready to open branch offices in Iran.

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