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Germans clinch Iran’s biggest solar projects

Golrokh Askarieh - November 10, 2015

Under the agreement, Germany will build several solar farms in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan as Iran embraces clean energy, Ali Barband said.

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Terrorism will spill beyond Mideast if not confronted: Rouhani

Golrokh Askarieh - November 10, 2015

Iran can serve as a center to expand economic ties between Belgium and the EU with the entire region and a timely use of the opportunity will be beneficial to nations,” President Rouhani said.

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President Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican, France

Golrokh Askarieh - November 10, 2015

President Rouhani is to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Francis, and French President Francois Hollande in his state visit to Italy and France.

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Iran crowned world bodybuilding champion

Golrokh Askarieh - November 9, 2015

The Iranian athletes snatched four gold medals, two silvers and a bronze to rank first.

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Iran to US defense chief: Watch your words

Golrokh Askarieh - November 9, 2015

Carter had better save the US more troubles like the ones it is already bedeviled by in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, the Iranian defense chief said.

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Saudi charge d’affaires summoned over execution of Iranians

Golrokh Askarieh - November 9, 2015

By implementing the death sentence against three Iranian nationals, the government of Saudi Arabia did not do bilateral ties justice, Deputy FM Ghashghavi said.

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IRGC arrests mobile social network managers for undermining moral security

Golrokh Askarieh - November 8, 2015

Facilitating access to obscene content through social networks, encouraging immoral behavior, and publishing insulting content were among the illegal activities of those arrested.

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Iran, South Africa sign economic MoUs

Golrokh Askarieh - November 8, 2015

Jahangiri has described as unsatisfactory the present level of Iran-South Africa economic relations and called for concrete measures to boost trade between the two countries.

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Carter’s remarks show US destabilizing policies in Middle East: Iran

Golrokh Askarieh - November 8, 2015

Such remarks show that from the perspective of US officials, Arab countries are even incapable of using the weapons they need, Afkham said in reaction to comments by Ashton Carter.

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Rouhani urges on-time, complete Iran bans removal

Golrokh Askarieh - November 8, 2015

The other side should remain committed to its obligations along with the lifting of sanctions and implement the nuclear deal completely, precisely and on time, said President Rouhani.

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Iran, South Korea can cooperate to help promote peace: Rouhani

Golrokh Askarieh - November 8, 2015

Seoul is eager to expand all-out relations with Tehran, the South Korean foreign minister said.

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Iran plays key role in regional developments: EP President

Golrokh Askarieh - November 7, 2015

Iran plays a key role in the settlement of the Syrian crisis, Martin Schultz said in a joint press conference with Ali Larijani in Tehran.

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Iran holds 21st press exhibition on Saturday

Golrokh Askarieh - November 7, 2015

The exhibition dubbed “Fair Criticism and Accountability” will host over 600 national media outlets.

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Civil defense chief calls US gov’t biggest threat to Iran

Golrokh Askarieh - November 7, 2015

The confrontation between Iran and the US has its roots in the ideologies of the two sides, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali said.

Asia

Japan’s premier invites President Rouhani to Tokyo

Emad Askarieh - November 5, 2015

The Japanese PM has praised the nuclear agreement clinched between Iran and P5+1 and emphasized the significance of its proper implementation.

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Iranian VP in Hungary to attend World Science Forum

Emad Askarieh - November 5, 2015

Iran's vice-president for science and technology is scheduled to deliver a speech in the World Science Forum (WSF) which focuses this year on the enabling power of science.

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