Iran Petchem Output Up at 46 mt/y

Director of quality control at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that its output was more than 46 million tons last year (ending March 19) up by 2.5 million tons compared to the preceding year.

Iran, Austria ink 2bn euro deals for cooperation

Iranian and Austrian private sectors will work on seven contracts, worth two billion euros,dealing with a number of agricultural and development projects.

‘Germany’s VW close to Iran auto deal’

Iran said that Germany’s auto giant Volkswagen is expected to seal a deal with an Iranian partner in the near future to invest in the country’s car industry.

EU banks start re-engaging with Iran

European banks have reportedly started to re-engage with Iran after over two months from the removal of sanctions against the country.

Iran, Turkey to trade with national currencies

Deputy industry minister has announced the possibility of Iran-Turkey trade using Rial and Turkish Lira currencies.

Iran has established relations with new European banks

After announcement of 'Implementation Day' of the nuclear deal in January, Iran has established banking relations with new European banks in Italy and Austria, a senior banking official said here Monday.

Rouhani: Iran’s trade surplus positive for first time in 37 years

President Hassan Rouhani said here on Monday that Iran's trade surplus for a period of 12 months starting March 21, 2015 turned positive for the first time in almost 37 years.

Iranian Army Commandos in Syria on Advisory Mission

Iran’s Army Ground Force has deployed commandos from its Special Forces, known as the 65th Brigade, to Syria for an advisory mission, a commander said Monday.

IRGC to Mass Produce New High Speed Boat

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will begin the mass production of a new type of naval boat with a cruising speed of 80 knots, a top commander announced.

Iranian MPs Urge Legal Action against US Cyber Attackers

A group of Iranian lawmakers have filed a letter to the country’s Judiciary chief calling for serious legal action against the American hackers involved in cyber-attacks on the Iranian centers, an MP announced.

Iran’s DM Urges Halt to Fighting between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan talked by phone with his Armenian and Azeri counterparts on Sunday, calling on the two sides to show restraint and settle disputes on the Nagorno-Karabakh region via peaceful negotiations.

Speaker: Iran Should Continue Missile Power Development

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined that although certain Western states do not want the Islamic Republic to be powerful enough to ensure the security of the Middle East, Tehran should develop its military might, missile capabilities in particular.

Official: US hindering Iran’s recovery

A senior nuclear negotiator says Iran’s return to normal business will take time after the lifting of sanctions but US hindrances are making it difficult.

IRGC busts terrorist group in southeast Iran

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has busted a terrorist group in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, a senior commander says.

Iran’s oil production up 100k bpd

The latest market figures show Iran’s oil production rose by 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March – a yet another sign of the country’s positive performance after the removal of multiple-year sanctions.

Iran’s New Naval Flotilla Dispatched to Gulf of Aden: Commander

Iranian Navy’s 40th flotilla of warships has left for the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea on a mission to provide security, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced on Saturday.

Iran Fully Complying with JCPOA: IAEA Chief

Yukiya Amano, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed that Iran has upheld its obligations under the JCPOA between Tehran and world powers, saying that the deal is a “clear gain for nuclear verification” in the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Oman pick route for gas pipeline

Iran’s media said on Saturday that the route has been eventually picked to lay a subsea pipeline to export natural gas to Oman – a project which could materialize Tehran’s ambitions to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to overseas markets.

Iran nuclear deal proved diplomacy paying off: China president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 as a “milestone,” saying the political breakthrough has provided inspiration for the settlement of other issues through diplomacy.

Iran to Keep Boosting Defense Might: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said the Islamic Republic will continue to enhance its defense capabilities.

Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Iraq, Pakistan

Iran has strongly condemned recent deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan, calling for concerted global efforts to counter terrorism and extremism.

Iran’s Rouhani, Russia’s Putin Discuss Latest Developments in Syria

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation on Monday discussed the latest developments in Syria, the recent victories by the Arab country’s army against terrorist groups in particular.

Iran, Pakistan Cooperation against Terrorism to Serve Region, World: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in various fields, including the fight against terrorism.

Iran: Missile tests are legitimate measures to boost defense might

Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo said on Friday that Iran's recent ballistic missile tests were part of ongoing efforts of the armed forces to strengthen the country's legitimate defense capabilities.

Iranian President Due in Pakistan Friday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to Pakistan later this week in a bid to boost bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries in diverse political and economic areas.

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