Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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India Says to Pay Iran Oil Dues via European Banks

The Indian oil minister said the South Asian country is scheduled to pay an outstanding oil debt to Tehran via European banks.

Syria’s Assad Hails Tehran’s Continued Support for Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed his gratitude to Iran’s people and leadership for their unwavering supports for the war-stricken country and efforts to help resolve the five-year-old conflict.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack on Northern Iraqi Town

Daesh terrorists have reportedly used internationally-banned chemical weapons in their recent offensive against a Shia Turkmen-populated town in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.

Tehran and Berlin Reach New Agreements on Water Management

Iranian and German officials have reached an understanding for joint cooperation in the water supply and sanitation sector.

Velayati: Iran to Maintain Support for Syria

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, reiterated the Islamic Republic’s support for the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism.

Farhadi’s Newest Movie Poster Unveiled at Cannes Festival

Iran’s famous director Asghar Farhadi's film The Salesman has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Riyadh Attempting to Disrupt Syria, Yemen’s Peace Talks: Nasrallah

Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah said the Saudi regime is intensifying clashes in Syria and Yemen in a bid to scuttle any peaceful efforts aimed at putting an end to the crises in the two Arab countries.

US, Zionism brought terror to Middle East: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani names the US and Zionism as the main forces behind terror and insecurity gnawing away at the Middle East.

Spokesman: Iran to Further Broaden Relations with Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari underlined Tehran's resolve to broaden bilateral ties with neighbouring countries

Afghan Minister: Afghan Commodities to Be Exported via Chabahar Port

The Economy Minister of Afghanistan said commodities and minerals from his country will be exported to different parts of the world through the strategic ocean port of Chabahar.

Without Iran’s Help, ISIS Would Now Be in Baghdad’s Green Zone

An Iraqi lawmaker praised Tehran’s assistance to the Iraqi nation in their fight against terrorism and extremism, saying that if it was not for Iran’s help, ISIS (also known as Daesh) terrorists would have been in the Iraqi capital by now.

Modi’s Iran Visit Is a Golden Chance to Settle Financial Disputes

The significant and historical visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran, slated for May 22, provides a golden opportunity for both countries to develop ties and focus on ways of settling their financial disputes.

Nechirvan Barzani Hails Iran’s Positive Role in Suppressing ISIS in Iraq’s Kurdistan

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani praised the Iranian government and nation for assisting the Kurdish civilians in overcoming ISIS threats and other security crises in Iraq.

Iran Has Capacity to Lure Foreign Tourists: Qashqavi

Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said on Wednesday May 4 that Iran enjoys the proper capacities for luring foreign tourists to visit the country.

Iran-Germany Joint Venture Should Become Operational

Iran’s Minister of Industry called for the two sides’ industrial joint venture to enter the operational phase in a meeting with German Deputy Economy Minister Uwe Beckmeyer.

Hebrew Language Courses for Seminary Students in Qom

The Institution of Theology and Religions in Qom holds Hebrew language courses for seminary students majoring in Christian Studies.

3rd Europe-Iran Forum Opens in Zurich

The 3rd Europe-Iran Forum opened on Tuesday May 3 in Zurich, Switzerland. The 2-day event offers a new and innovative program designed to balance high-level networking opportunities with panels and industry-focused workshops of real practical value.

Spokesman: Iran Supports National Compromise in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman voiced the country’s readiness to help Iraq pursue the process of negotiations between political factions for national compromise, after recent political turmoil had Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad’s Green Zone and enter the Parliament building.

Iran Keen to Boost Cooperation with Iceland in New Tech, Clean Energy: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran’s willingness to further boost its cooperation with Iceland in economic fields, renewable energy and new technologies in particular.

TAVANIR and KEPCO Sign $10bn MoU

Iran’s Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) have sealed a deal over expansion of cooperation in power and energy industries.

Hajj to Be Cancelled Unless Saudis Carry Out Responsibilities: Iran

If Saudi Arabia does not carry out its responsibilities towards Hajj, Iran will be forced to cancel its annual pilgrimages, the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.

Africa A Foreign Policy Priority for Iran

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani received the Togolese and Bangladeshi ambassadors to Tehran.

South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran

South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...

Iran and Switzerland Hold Financial Talks in Bern

Iran and Switzerland held a first round of financial talks in Bern and explored grounds for cooperation by presenting reports on their respective financial and banking activities and monitoring systems.

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with Ukraine and Montenegro

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s willingness to enhance relations with Ukraine and Montenegro in light of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal that has lifted international sanctions on Iran.

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