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Iran Unveils Homegrown ‘Massaf’ Assault Rifle

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has unveiled a domestically-built assault rifle named "Massaf".

Iran to Build‌ Its Largest Oceanic Port in Sea of Oman: Minister

Iran is to construct an oceanic port in the Sea of Oman where the country’s largest oil terminal will be built.

Iran Likely to Approve FATF Soon: Official

An Iranian official says the bills proposed by the Rouhani administration on adoption of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards will probably be approved at the Iranian Expediency Council soon.

Iran Puts into Service Major Freeway Near Tehran

Iran has inaugurated a 158-kilometres-long freeway that stretches across three provinces.

Zarif Urges South Korea to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets ASAP

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Seoul to provide Iran with access to its assets frozen in South Korean banks, especially now that the Iranian nation seriously needs its money.

Iran Says Ready for Closer Corporate Cooperation with Slovakia’s Private Sector

The Iranian president says companies in Iran and Slovakia’s private sectors can be at the forefront of efforts to enhance mutual relations and cooperation.

Swiss Companies Willing to Make Investment in Iran Despite US Bans: Envoy

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Tehran says several Swiss companies are interested in making investments in Iran even before the US sanctions are lifted.

Iran, South Korea Reach Deal on Transfer of Iranian Assets

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati and the South Korean ambassador to Tehran have reached a deal on how to transfer and use part of the Iranian assets in South Korean banks.

Iran to Launch Direct Shipping Routes to South Africa, Latin America

An Iranian official says the country will launch a direct shipping route to South Africa and then on to Latin America.

Iran’s Economy Thriving despite Sanctions: Vice-President

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s economy is up and running, and the production and procurement of commodities are well underway thanks to efforts by importers and exporters.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Closer Transport Cooperation in Tehran

Iranian Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Eslami has sat down with Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti in Tehran.

Iran President Calls for Stricter Border Controls to Tackle New COVID-19 Strain

The Iranian president has called for tighter measures on the country’s border entry points to stem the spread of coronavirus, especially the new strains of the virus.

Iran’s Trade with Neighbouring Countries to Rise Two-Fold: VP

The Iranian first vice president says the country’s trade exchanges with neighbouring countries is set to increase by 100 percent in the coming years.

Iran Opens 142,000 Projects Creating 263,000 Jobs for Nomads, Villagers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated 142,000 employment plans for nomads and villagers with a price tag of 17 trillion tomans.

Iran Inaugurates over 950 Hectares of Greenhouses in One Day

Iran has inaugurated more than 950 hectares of greenhouses in one day, equal to an eighth of the total land dedicated to greenhouses in the country so far.

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Rising: Minister

The Iranian minister of industry, mines and trade says the country’s non-petroleum exports are increasing compared to several months ago.

Iran Planning to Replace POS Terminals with Smartphone Payment System

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will soon unveil a project whereby customers will use their mobile phones for shopping at stores instead of making payments via POS machines.

Iran Begins Construction Work for Major Petrochemical Facility

Ground was broken on Saturday for the construction of a new petrochemical complex in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah with a total budget of $550 million.

Enemy Failed to Halt Iran’s Economic Progress: VP

An Iranian vice president says the enemies were seeking to put the brakes on the nation’s economic progress, but to no avail.

Iran Puts into Service Five Major Industrial Projects  

Iran's president has officially inaugurated five major projects of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade.

‘Iran Emerged Victorious in US Economic War with Bare Hands’

A senior Iranian official says documents pertaining to the United States’ economic war against Iran should be collected for the generation to come so as to prove how Iran won with bare hands.

Iran’s Oil Exports Rising Despite Sanctions: Top Banker

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country is much better off when it comes to the export of oil and oil products compared to the past.

Iran Inaugurates 13 Major Water, Electricity Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated 13 major national projects in the fields of water and electricity with an investment of over 4.7 trillion tomans.

Iran’s Largest Chlorine Factory Comes on Line

Iran's First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri has inaugurated the country’s largest chlorination factory in southwestern Khuzestan province.

Iran’s Oil, Natural Gas Industries Growing Considerably: Minsiter

Iran’s petroleum minister says the country's oil and natural gas industries have developed tremendously since the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran.

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