Syrian army takes control of Sheikh Miskeen

The Syrian army has reportedly managed to take full control of a strategic town in the southern province of Dara’a as they continue to gain ground in battles against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.

Iran open to investment, win-win economic exchange: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to attract foreign investment and for a win-win economic exchange with other nations.

Iran set to launch final stage of Velayat 94 naval drills

Iran is set to hold the final stage of large-scale naval maneuver codenamed “Velayat 94” in the high seas.

Safe space encouraging foreign flights to pass through Iran

A regional official of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said Iran's safe airspace has encouraged foreign airlines to seek passage through Iran’s flying zone.

Visa requirements for Iran-Russia trips made easy

Iranian and Russian citizens will from early February travel more easily between the two countries under new visa rules.

‘General Electric in talks to enter Iranian market’

US giant seeks to enter Iranian market following the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement.

Leader sends message to 24th national conference on Namaz (prayers)

All should know that promoting Namaz is the most effective way to reduce social sufferings, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said.

Iran Aiming for Major Hike in Tourism Income

Iran has formulated plans to increase revenue from the tourism industry within the next ten years to an amount equal to the income generated by oil sales, Head of the country’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.

Young Iranian director to judge US event

Young Iranian animation director Mona Abdollah-Shahi has been selected as one of the jurors of the Northwest Animation Festival in the US.

Iran, Italy sign up to $18.4bn contracts

Iran and Italy have signed multi-billion dollar contracts covering various sectors including health, transportation, agriculture and energy.

Italian premier: JCPOA, new chapter in Iran-world relations

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi described the July nuclear agreement and its implementation on January 16 as a new chapter in relations between Iran and the world.

Iran, Italy, France line up mining deals

Iran’s mining sector is probably a new darling of foreign investors, with companies from China to Europe lining up to try their hand in one of the least developed industries in the resource-rich country.

Iran, Egypt resume trade ties: Report

Iran’s first cargo of petrochemical products in recent years has left for Egypt, marking the resumption of trade ties between the two major Muslim countries, the Mehr news agency says.

Oil prices will rise to $50 in 2016, $70 in 2017, expert estimates

Despite a vulnerable oil market showing no signs of remedy, expert predicts a rise in the next prices of the commodity in the next two years.

Iran’s President Pens Letters to Leaders of G5+1, Neighboring States

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent separate letters to the heads of neighboring countries as well as the leaders of the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France, and Germany) member states, with whom Iran finalized a nuclear deal back in July 2015.

No place for terrorists in Syria peace talks: Iranian diplomat

An Iranian deputy foreign minister took a swipe at Saudi Arabia for its attempts to make room for the notorious groups in Syria peace talks, stressing that the criminal terrorists will not be allowed to enter Syria’s political structure in disguise.

Iran’s President Rouhani begins three-leg Europe tour

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has left for Italy on the first leg of his trip to three European destinations following the implementation of a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Enemy role possible in Saudi embassy attack: Iran

Iran’s Judiciary spokesman says the country’s enemies may have been involved in orchestrating an attack carried out against the Saudi Arabian embassy in the capital, Tehran, earlier in the month.

Ayatollah Khamenei hails IRGC’s arrest of trespassing US sailors

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended as timely and praiseworthy the “brave” move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces in arresting US Marines who trespassed into Iran’s territorial waters.

Iran, US Mulling Establishment of Direct Flights: Minister

Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Akhondi on Sunday said Iran and the United States are in talks for launching direct flights between the two countries in the wake of the recent removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

Wife of martyred nuclear scientist hails negotiars’ efforts

The wife of the martyr nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari here on Sunday appreciated the efforts made by Iranian negotiators who concluded a nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1.

Larijani: Diplomatic doors still open to Saudi Arabia

Holding talks is the best and only way to solve the regional problems, Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here Sunday.

Commander: Any aggression to receive a crippling response

A senior military commander said Iran's armed forces will give a devastating response to any possible aggression against the country.

Japan to extend oil deals with Iran

The media in Tehran said on Saturday that Japan plans to extend a contract to purchase crude oil from Iran.

Supreme Leader: Iran gov’t, nation keen on enhanced ties with China

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iranian government and nation have been seeking expansion of relations with independent and reliable states such as China.

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