Saudi troops deployment in Syria political blunder: IRGC cmdr.

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Saudi Arabia will make a “political mistake” in case of implementing a plan for the deployment of ground troops to Syria.

Iran trade delegation off to Germany

A 60-member trade delegation from Tehran Chamber of Commerce is to travel to Germany today.

Iranian President to Visit Turkey: Ambassador

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will make an official visit to the neighboring Turkey within the coming months, the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara Alireza Bigdeli announced.

Iran, France Mull Nuclear Cooperation

The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) unveiled plans for cooperation with France in the nuclear field, saying several other countries are also eager to work with Iran in the field after implementation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Air Defense Vows Full Advisory Support for Syria

Iran’s Air Defense commander affirmed on Sunday that the country will spare no effort to provide Syria with advisory assistance in the air defense field at the request of the Damascus government.

Iran issues 30-day visas for tourists from 180 countries

Foreign Ministry offices in provinces, and especially country's international airports are directed to issue 30-day visas for nationals of 180 countries, deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday.

$3m toys imported to Iran monthly

The secretary of Iranian Supervisory Council for Toys said that $3 million toys are imported to Iran every month meaning that 90% of Iranian market is related to foreign toys.

Rouhani welcomes Ghanaian counterpart in Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his visiting Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Sa'dabad historical complex here on Sunday.

‘Not for US, Saudi to decide for Syrians’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Syrian people must decide about the future of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran, Germany to set up joint international university: Iranian official

Iran and Germany are to set up an international university, says the deputy president of Iran’s University of Science and Technology.

Iran urges concerted efforts to end Yemen war

A senior Iranian official has warned against rising terrorism in Yemen, calling for more concerted efforts to open dialog and end the war in the violence-wrecked country.

Iran FM discuss regional developments with world dignitaries in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed issues of mutual interests with counterparts from different countries here on Saturday.

CBI’s 55th annual general assembly convenes

The 55th annual general assembly of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) was attended by President Hassan Rouhani and bank officials on Saturday.

Iran, Japan hold 11th meeting on human rights issues

Iran and Japan held their 11th meeting to discuss human rights issues here on Saturday.

Rouhani: Iranian banks main targets of sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani said Iranian banks were the main targets of sanctions imposed against the country in the past few years.

Iran’s FM Urges Regional Players Not to Complicate Situation in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at certain countries’ approaches towards the Syrian crisis, saying such moves as deployment of ground troops to the Arab country would just exacerbate the crisis.

Iran oil exports to hit 1.5 mb/d in March

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s oil exports will reach 1.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) next month as Tehran moves to benefit from sanctions relief.

Iranian-born woman 1st US female envoy to Sweden

Iranian-born woman, Azita Raji, was appointed on Friday as the first female United States ambassador to Sweden.

Zarif: Iran Ready to Work with “Saudi Brothers”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia on the settlement of the regional problems, saying that Tehran and Riyadh cannot ignore each other in the region.

Envoy: Iran welcomes peace, tranquility

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Horandoust outlined the situation in contemporary Iran, thirty seven years after the victory of the Islamic Revolution and said the Iranian nation has now invited the world community to peace, tranquility and friendship.

Seoul to finance South Korean firms’ projects in Iran

The South Korean government has promised to provide financial support to companies willing to invest in Iran which is emerging from isolation.

Iran hints at ‘unexpected’ jump in oil prices

A senior Iranian official says oil prices are likely to jump to unexpected levels in the next Persian calendar year which starts on March 21.

7 things to consider before sending troops to Syria

Saudi Arabia has offered to deploy ground forces in support of the US-led coalition’s fight against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria — apparently with American support. Such a move will undoubtedly make the conflict even more nightmarish.

Zarif urges parties’ seriousness in Syrian talks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the need for the West and the regional states to understand the threat of the extremist group of Daesh and the realities on the ground in the region.

US Republicans Had Urged Iran to Delay Prisoner Swap, Shamkhani Says

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said a recent prisoner exchange between Iran and the US went ahead as planned despite calls by Republicans for a delay until US presidential elections.

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