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Iran’s shared oil, gas fields need $50 billion

Iran plans $50 billion of investment to boost recovery from its shared oil and gas fields, including 700,000 barrels per day of crude, Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says.

Major defense drills underway in Iranian capital

Tens of thousands of Iran’s Basij volunteer forces are participating in massive defense maneuvers held in the capital city of Tehran to boost the country's security and counter enemy threats.

‘Iran seeks friendly ties with all regional countries’

A senior Iranian diplomat has voiced Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries to ensure Lebanon’s security, adding that undermining Lebanon's security just benefits the Israeli regime.

Iran determined to reclaim its share in global oil market: Zanganeh

Iran's oil minister says the Islamic Republic is determined to reclaim its share in global oil markets once sanctions imposed on the country’s energy sector are lifted.

Iran not to allow inspections beyond NPT: Defense chief

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Tehran will not allow international inspections of any sites beyond the requirements of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

US using IS as leverage to achieve goals: Iran Commander

Iran has foiled Washington's plans in the region, said Major General Ghasem Soleimani.

Oscar-winning musician highlights attention to details in movie ‘Muhammad (PBUH)’

The movie attempts to depict true features of faith, including compassion as opposed to violence and extremism, said A.R. Rahman.

Iran’s Experts Assembly chairman rejects bilateral relations with US

The nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 has nothing to do with Iran’s relations, nor does it mean rapprochement between Tehran and Washington, said Ayatollah Yazdi.

Iran ready to help solve Middle East woes: Zarif

Algeria is determined to boost relations with Iran after the conclusion of the Vienna nuclear agreement, said the Algerian prime minister in a meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

Key to Syria crisis is not in terrorists’ hands: Speaker

Larijani told his Syrian counterpart Iran deems it a duty to support the government and people of Syria until the stage is set for dialogue and peace will be ready.

Parliament examining JCPOA with extra sensitivity: MP

Boroujerdi said that former chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and former nuclear chief Fereydoun Abbasi attended a session of the JCPOA Review Committee.

Regional turmoil may spin out of control: Iran’s Larijani

The UN secretary general told the Iranian top MP that he would pay an official visit to Iran in the near future.

Leader tells Army to upgrade defense readiness

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has instructed the Iranian Air Force defense forces to constantly upgrade their preparedness for repelling a variety of threats.

Iran unveils radars that can detect stealth targets

Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth targets at high altitudes.

Iran resistance proved bullying ineffective: Parliament speaker

Some big powers tried to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, but the nation emerged victorious through steadfastness, Larijani told the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Speakers.

JCPOA throws US into political turmoil: Iran nuclear chief

If JCPOA is rejected by Congress, the global credibility of the US will take a hit and the paradigm of the US foreign and domestic policy will change, Salehi predicted.

Zarif urges Muslim countries to unite against extremism

Today’s main confrontation is between extremism and moderation, and all Muslim countries should unite against extremism, said Zarif in a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart.

Iran’s Ehsan Hajsafi joins FSV Frankfurt

Hajsafi has played 71 times for the Iranian national football team and scored four goals.

Iran, Oman sign deal to finalize gas pipeline project

The 400 km export pipeline will carry Iran’s natural gas to Sohar Port in the Persian Gulf country

India, Korea plan $10 billion energy park in Iran

A consortium of Iranian, Indian and South Korean companies seeks to set up an energy park in Iran’s Khuzestan province in a project worth $10 billion, including generation of 1,000 megawatts of solar power, the IRNA news agency says.

Tokyo welcomes JCPOA, closer ties with Tehran

The Japanese MP told Iran's parliament speaker that his country stands ready to work with Tehran to help promote peace and stability at regional and international levels.

Bank Melli Iran pursuing case of frozen assets in US

The governor of Bank Melli Iran has said his bank seeks to overturn the verdict by a US court on its frozen assets in two American institutes, adding that the bank’s lawyer is seriously pursuing the case.

Iranian FM to start North African tour Monday

During the visits, the Iranian top diplomat will explore avenues for the promotion of bilateral ties with Tunisia and Algeria.

Iran opposes Berlin orchestra’s performance with Israeli conductor

Germany's symphonic orchestra can change its conductor and then apply for performance in Tehran, said the spokesman of the Culture Ministry.

FM Zarif urges Iran-South Africa cooperation against terrorism

Terrorist groups in Africa are a threat to regional and global peace and security and the fight against extremism is a major subject for mutual cooperation, said Zarif.

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