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Iran Ready to Transfer Anti-Terror Expertise: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran has valuable experience in fighting terrorism and is ready to transfer it to other countries.
Velayati Raps US Supreme Court Ruling to Seize Iran’s Assets
Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council, Ali Akbar Velayati, criticized the US decision to seize nearly $2bn of the Central Bank of Iran’s assets in an American bank, describing the move as an indication of Washington’s “bullying” approach.
Iran and France Hold Cultural Soiree in Shiraz
Iran and France held a cultural night in the historical city of Shiraz on the night of Apr 24.
On the Strong US Opposition to Brexit: Playing the UK Card in the EU
The United States insists that the United Kingdom should stay in the European Union. US President Barack Obama recently visited the country right after...
Iran and South Korea Confer on Expanding Nuclear Cooperation
In an Apr 24 meeting in Tehran, a South Korean delegation headed by the deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Energy stressed the continuation of talks on the expansion of nuclear cooperation with Iran.
Portugal to Open Commercial & Investment Bureau in Tehran
A trade delegation from Portugal came to Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explore the situation for business and investment with their Iranian counterparts.
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.
Bombardier to Set Up Own Airline in Iran
Canada’s global aviation firm Bombardier is reportedly planning to launch its own airline in Iran – a groundbreaking move that could help boost air trips between Iran and Northern America.
Belgian Parliamentary Delegation Due in Tehran Wednesday
A high-ranking parliamentary delegation from Belgium is scheduled to visit Tehran this week for talks on bilateral ties.
Leader Underlines Closer Ties among Independent States
Independent states should establish closer ties regardless of efforts underway by the hegemonic powers to disrupt the trend, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Sunday.
Rally Held in Tehran to Remember Armenian Killings of 1915
Iranian Armenians gathered at a cathedral in Tehran on Sunday to commemorate victims of the killings of ethnic Armenians by Ottoman Turks over a century ago.
Iran, South Africa Ink 8 MoUs
In a ceremony held in Tehran on Sunday, high-ranking officials from Iran and South Africa signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to broaden the relations between the two countries in a range of fields.
Iran, German Sachsen state to Cooperate on Specialized Agriculture
Iran and the German Federal State of Sachsen will develop their cooperation in specialized agriculture, and jointly invest in processing and supplementary industries.
Iran Ready to Help Expedite Silk Road Revival: Soltanifar
The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to help expedite the revival of the Silk Road and re-energize its capacity, Vice-president and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said Saturday.
Kerry assures world business transactions with Iran are safe
US Secretary of State John Kerry assured the world that financial transactions with Iran are safe and European banks should not be worried in this regard.
President Rouhani Welcomes South African Counterpart in Tehran
President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his visiting South African counterpart Jacob Zuma in Tehran on Sunday.
Tehran, Seoul to Ink Multi-Billion Dollar Deals: Report
Construction companies from South Korea plan to sign contracts with Iran on a series of big development projects during an upcoming visit to the Islamic Republic by the president of the East Asian nation, South Korean industry officials said on Saturday.
Falling Asleep While Listening to Symphony of F-16
Is it possible to give over all the fighter jets of the world to such humanitarian bodies as the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and stop killing people for a few years? Or is it just a dream?
Bright prospect for Iran-South Africa cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian says today Chinese, Indian and Turkish companies are turning into big economic and trade players in South Africa which further underlines the need for targeted and efficient planning of Iran’s private sector in the South African market and investment of that country in Iran.
“Norfolk” different from its script: director
British director Martin Radich whose “Norfolk” went on screen on the opening day of the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, says the movie, produced under a tight budget, is considerably different from the script.
Iran and Canada to Cooperate on Oil Industry Equipment Construction
A high-ranking oil industry official said that Iran and Canada are to cooperate on building equipment related to oil industry surface facilities.
Iran Signs Deal to Export Heavy Water to US
Tehran signed a deal with an American company to export its excess heavy water supplies to the US, Abbas Araqchi, the head of Iran's Foreign Ministry Headquarters for Monitoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), said on Friday 22 April.
Kerry: No objection in the way of foreign banks engaging with Iranian banks
Secretary of State John Kerry before meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday said US has no objection does not stand in the way of foreign banks engaging with Iranian banks and companies.
Three Valuable Carpets from Kerman Go under the Hammer at Christie’s
Payamema: London’s Christie’s auction house is set to auction three valuable carpets from Kerman. In the past few years, Sotheby’s has sold various Persian artefacts, the most famous of which was a carpet from Kerman for a price of $33.8m.
Next President Revoking JCPOA Would Undermine US Credibility: American Academic
An American university professor said the abrogation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by a potential Republican winner of the next US presidential election would damage other countries’ trust in the US.