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Iraq’s Neutrality Can Help Tehran-Riyadh Rapprochement: Saudi FM

During his unannounced visit to Baghdad, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said the neutral stances held by Iraq can provide ground for rapprochement between geopolitical rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.

US Wrestler Invited to Visit Iran with His Family

Iran Wrestling Federation has invited Jordan Burroughs, the well-known American wrestler, to visit Iran alongside his family.

Iran to Purchase 950 Tonnes of Yellow Cake: Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced that Tehran will sign a deal with Kazakhstan to buy 950 tonnes of yellow cake.

Farsi Added to Turkish Education Ministry’s Curriculum

Farsi, Korean and Urdu have been added the list of foreign languages available to be taught at schools by the Turkish Education Ministry.

Iran to Sell Crude Oil to Russia: Minister

Iran will sign a deal with Russia to sell 100,000 barrels per day of oil to its northern neighbour, Iranian Minister of Petroleum said on Tuesday.

Iranian Diplomat Visits North Pole

Iran’s ambassador to Russia has travelled to the North Pole as the first Iranian diplomat to go there after Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

All Iranians to Have Smart ID Cards

While some Iranian citizens already have smart identity cards, all will obtain one in coming months.

Border Outpost in Western Iran Buried under Snow

A border outpost in western Iranian city of Baneh was fully blanketed by the recent heavy snowfall.

Iran Slams Ontario Court’s ‘Unacceptable’ Ruling

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected a Canadian court’s ruling ordering Tehran to pay the legal costs of victims of what it has alleged to be “Iranian-sponsored terrorist attacks”.

Iran’s Roads Minister Survives Impeachment

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development survived an impeachment bid by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.

Iran’s President Congratulates Wrestling Team on World Title

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s wrestlers for their championship at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah.

Iran’s FM Not to Meet US Secretary of State in Munich

Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will not hold any meeting with his US counterpart on the sidelines of the ongoing Munich Security Conference.

Iran Boosting Production and Export of Its Medicinal Herbs

About $91 million worth of medicinal herbs, including cumin, coriander and coriander seeds, henna and damask rose, were exported in the last Iranian year (March 2015-16).

Iran in Final Stages of Purchasing ATR Planes

Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi says his ministry and the world's leading turboprop manufacturer ATR are in the final stages of a passenger plane deal.

MP Rejects Arab Parliament Chairman’s Anti-Iran Remarks

An Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the baseless claims made by the Chairman of Arab Parliament about Iran’s trio Persian Gulf islands, saying historical documents prove Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb islands all belong to the Islamic Republic.

Two Arrested over Plasco Building Fire

Spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says two people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire of Plasco building, which led to its collapse on January 19 and killed several people.

Unusual Sentence for Teenage Criminal

A judge in southern Iran has sentenced a teenager charged with carrying illicit drugs to learn Islamic rules instead of going to jail.

$8.5b in Foreign Funds Approved in Post-JCPOA Era: Iranian Minister

An Iranian minister says $8.5 billion in foreign investment have been approved by the Organization for Investment and Technical Assistance of Iran in the post-sanctions era, of which $5.5 billion pertains to the industry and mining sector.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Take Part in Joint Naval Drills

Iran and Saudi Arabia were confirmed as participants in the “Aman 2017” naval drills held in Pakistani waters on Friday.

Iranian FM Calls on World Leaders to Help Promote Global Peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on world leader to boost efforts to promote peace across the globe.

Bosnian Business Delegation Due to Visit Iran on Saturday

An economic delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina will arrive in Iran on Saturday in a visit aimed at expanding economic relations between the two countries.

US Should Know Threatening Iran Is Pointless: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised American politicians to understand that making threats against Iran is of no avail.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

Ayatollah Khamenei to Meet Iranian Air Force Commanders, Personnel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will meet a group of Iranian Air Force and Air Defence commanders and personnel in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran to Impose Sanctions on American Individuals and Firms: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday that Tehran is considering a plan to put a number of American individuals and companies on a sanction list in reaction to the fresh sanctions recently imposed by Trump on the Islamic Republic.

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