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Iran Says Ready to Link Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to Global Markets

First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says Iran is a major hub of transit in the world and can connect Central Asian states, including Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, to the global markets.

Iranian President Felicitates Algeria on National Day 

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the National Democratic Republic of Algeria on the occasion of the country’s National Day.

Iran Will Pass Difficult Stages, Spokesman Reminds US

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reminded his American counterpart of the futility of the US sanctions, stressing that Tehran will get through the difficult stages like before.

Iran Confirms Presidential Letter to PGCC, Iraq Leaders

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has confirmed that President Hassan Rouhani has sent a letter to the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Member States and Iraq.

Sanctions Force Iranian MMA Fighter to Quit UFC

Iranian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Amir Aliakbari has had to bow out of the UFC –an American MMA promotion company- after the US sanctions against Iran prevented him from transferring his earnings.

Iran Unveils New Murals on Walls of Former US Embassy

Iran has unveiled new anti-US murals and artworks on the walls of the former US embassy in Tehran on the eve of the anniversary of the takeover of the “Den of Espionage”.

Iran to Export Electricity to Syria Through Iraq: Minister

Iran’s energy minister says Tehran and Damascus are working on a framework for long-term cooperation in the electricity sector, including a plan to export Iran's power to the Arab country through Iraq.

Top Banker Refutes US Claims, Says Iran’s Exports Growing

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati has dismissed the US officials’ claim that sanctions have greatly diminished Iran’s oil exports, saying the Islamic Republic is boosting exports and its foreign trade is thriving despite the sanctions.

Iran Slams New US Sanctions on Its Construction Sector

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has lashed out at the United States for imposing fresh sanctions on Iran’s construction sector.

Iran, Iraq Connect National Electricity Grids

Iran and Iraq have connected their national electricity grids in a ceremony with the participation of the Islamic Republic’s energy minister and the Iraqi deputy minister of electricity.

Iran Urges Closer Cooperation among SCO Member States

Iran’s first vice-president has urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to tap into their potential to further enhance mutual cooperation.

Iran Urges India to Be More Active on Chabahar Development

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says Tehran has made serious efforts to implement its part of a deal with India and Afghanistan on the development of Chabahar Port, and expects the other parties to be more active in fulfilling their commitments.

‘Diplomatic Ladies’ Hold Food, Handicrafts Festival in Tehran

A festival of food and handicrafts was held in Tehran on Thursday by the Diplomatic Spouses' Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran Trying to Address Banking Problems for Nationals in Malaysia

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has deplored the banking restrictions imposed on Iranians residing in Malaysia under the US sanctions, saying efforts are underway to address the issue.

Iran Says Will Likely Further Reduce JCPOA Commitments

Tehran says it will take the fourth step in scaling down its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal as the European signatories to the deal fail to keep their side of the bargain.

Saudi Chanel Publishes Fake Photo to Provoke Anti-Iran Sentiments in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hadath TV has claimed in an anti-Iran move that the Lebanese people had been chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic of Iran, but facts on the ground reveal it’s just another piece of fake news.

Tragedy in Pakistan: 64 Killed in Train Fire

At least 64 people were killed on Thursday after a fire swept through a Pakistani train following a gas canister passengers were using to cook breakfast exploded, the minister for railways said.

Iran Congratulates Turkey on Republic Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has, in a message to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated him on the 96th anniversary of Turkey’s Republic Day.

Iran Set to Boost Value of Trade with Turkey to $30bn

A senior Iranian official says Tehran and Ankara enjoy close and strategic relations, adding the two sides aim to bring mutual trade to $30 billion.

Malaysian Premier Says ‘Bullied’ to Close Iranians’ Bank Accounts

Malaysia's prime minister says Kuala Lumpur has been forced to "make it difficult" for Iranians to live normal lives in his country.

Iranian Official Raps US, Israel, Saudis for Plots against Lebanon, Iraq

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has lashed out at the US, the Israeli regime and the Saudi kingdom for hatching plots against Lebanon and Iraq and sponsoring unrest in those two Arab countries.

Iran Joins Railroad Project Connecting China to Europe

Iran and four other countries have signed a cooperation document on a major railroad corridor stretching from China to Europe.

APA Concludes Meeting in Turkey

The 1st Executive Council meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has come to an end after four days in the Turkish city of Rize.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Latest Developments in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pascale Baeriswyl, the State Secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Iran Leader Blames Western Spy Services for Chaos in Iraq, Lebanon

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States and Western intelligence services are creating chaos in regional states with the financial support of reactionary countries in the Middle East.

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