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Iran Plans $200bn Investment in Oil Sector

First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said that the Rouhani Administration is planning to invest $200bn dollars in oil sector in a push to develop the industry by employing new technologies.

Iran’s President Forms Committee to Reclaim Money Seized by US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has set up a committee to find a way to restore the Central Bank of Iran’s assets, seized by Washington according to a US court order, an Iranian diplomat announced.

Araqchi: No obstacles for foreign banks in transactions with Iran

Foreign Ministry Deputy for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said the powerful stands taken by the head of Iran’s Central Bank has resulted in the US announcement that non-American banks have no problems in transactions with Iran.

Iran’s President Urges Long-Term Plans for Environmental Protection

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to conserving the environment, calling for long-term plans on environmental issues.

Zarif urges effective implementation of JCPOA by US

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged effective and real implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by Washington.

Iran Cabinet Orders Flood Damage Recovery

The Iranian cabinet ordered the organizations in charge to recover the damage that a recent flooding inflicted on vast areas of western and southwestern provinces.

Iranian Students to Appreciate CBI Chief’s “Honesty” on JCPOA

A group of Iranian students wish to reward the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif with a “Statue of Honesty” for being outspoken in his recent remarks on the implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA.

Iran’s Diplomacy, Armed Forces Following Same Goal: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a military parade on Sunday highlighted the necessity for paying equal attention to both diplomacy and Armed Forces in national doctrine, saying that the country needs both of them at the same time.

11th Government’s Policies Include Opening Artistic and Cultural Doors

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said, “The Government of Hassan Rouhani has tried to apply open-door legal policies to these fields, which prevent unnecessary objections.”

Iran Urges End to Psychological Legacy of Sanctions Era

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for accelerated efforts to fully get rid of the fears for trade with Tehran that persist from the time of anti-Iran sanctions.

Official: President Rouhani to visit Turkey this week

Iranian head of Iran-Turkey joint economic commission Mahmoud Vaezi said that President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Istanbul, Turkey, this week to attend an OIC summit.

Senior MP Criticizes Western Silence towards Killing of Yemeni Civilians

Western silence towards the murder of Yemeni civilians is not acceptable, the Head of Parliament's Research Center, Kazem Jalali, said on Sunday.

Iran Favors Closer Ties with EU, President Says

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran welcomes warmer ties with the European Union, noting that such cooperation will greatly contribute to the settlement of regional and international issues.

EC chief: Iran should help neighboring states overcome insecurities, resolve disputes

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Saturday that Iran should help its neighboring states to overcome insecurity and resolve regional disputes.

Minister: Iran hopeful about WTO membership

Iran is optimistic about its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said in this southern province.

Shafei: Improving business environment key to economy of resistance

Internal economic problems should be removed and business environment improved in order to materialize Iran’s economy of resistance, said Deputy Head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce here Wednesday.

Iran Raises Concerns over Countries’ Refusal to Comply with Nuclear Disarmament Commitments

Gholamhossein Dehghani, the Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, categorically slammed certain countries for their refusal to abide by nuclear disarmament commitments.

Iranians again amazed world in recent elections: President Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation once again amazed the world by their recent massive electoral participation.

Another JCPOA Needed for National Reconciliation: Iran’s President

Addressing millions of people gathered at Tehran’s iconic Azadi (Freedom) Square to commemorate the 37th victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Thursday, Iranian...

President Rouhani: Global interaction conditions different from past

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that conditions for interaction with the world have changed drastically introducing tourism industry as a sector that generates employment.

JCPOA implementation, political victory for Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the implementation of the nuclear agreement between the country and the P5+1 group of countries, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as a political victory for the Iranians.

Iran opens new chapter in relations with world: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has opened a new chapter in its relations with the world, as Tehran and the six world powers begin implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

President calls for punishment of Saudi Embassy attackers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani, called for punishment of those who attacked Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Tehran and Mashad.

Iran taking urgent action on air pollution

President Rouhani has said that necessary decisions have been made to deal with the pressing problem of air pollution in Iran.

Sixth Development Plan: To trim a fat government

The Sixth Development Plan proposed by the government is to help bring changes to the economic, energy and industrial sectors as well as government recruitments.

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