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Iran, Iraq could pump up trade to $20bn: Minister

A rise in Iran-Iraq transactions will serve the interests of both countries, Tayyebnia said in a meeting with Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari.

A desperate father tells about the tragic loss of loved ones

Abdullah, the father of the two drowned Syrian kids, tells how everything he was dreaming of ended in the watery grave of his family.

Drowned Syrian boy in Iranian media

Iranian newspapers on Saturday brought into focus the horrifying image of a drowned Syrian child, Aylan.

Afghan president calls for expansion of ties with Iran

Kabul has always sought to bolster trade with Tehran, said the Afghan president in a meeting with the Iranian interior minister.

Iraqi Kurdistan Seeks Iran Help Against ISIS Chemical Attacks

Falah Mustafa Bakir said Iran has precious experience in anti-chemical weapons defense which is sought by the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government.

‘Iran seeks friendly ties with all regional countries’

A senior Iranian diplomat has voiced Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries to ensure Lebanon’s security, adding that undermining Lebanon's security just benefits the Israeli regime.

Iran ready to help solve Middle East woes: Zarif

Algeria is determined to boost relations with Iran after the conclusion of the Vienna nuclear agreement, said the Algerian prime minister in a meeting with Foreign Minister Zarif.

Key to Syria crisis is not in terrorists’ hands: Speaker

Larijani told his Syrian counterpart Iran deems it a duty to support the government and people of Syria until the stage is set for dialogue and peace will be ready.

Regional turmoil may spin out of control: Iran’s Larijani

The UN secretary general told the Iranian top MP that he would pay an official visit to Iran in the near future.

Khobar Towers attack; an ace in the hole for Riyadh?

A report by tabnak.ir has said that Saudi Arabia is using the Khobar Towers bombing as a trump card to influence a congressional decision on the Iran nuclear deal in the United States.

British top diplomat: We will repair economic ties with Iran

The British top diplomat has said that London and Tehran are expected to have dialogue, not confrontation, in all areas, whether they agree or not.

India, Korea plan $10 billion energy park in Iran

A consortium of Iranian, Indian and South Korean companies seeks to set up an energy park in Iran’s Khuzestan province in a project worth $10 billion, including generation of 1,000 megawatts of solar power, the IRNA news agency says.

Tokyo welcomes JCPOA, closer ties with Tehran

The Japanese MP told Iran's parliament speaker that his country stands ready to work with Tehran to help promote peace and stability at regional and international levels.

Iranian FM to start North African tour Monday

During the visits, the Iranian top diplomat will explore avenues for the promotion of bilateral ties with Tunisia and Algeria.

Some Mideast countries dream of restoring empires: Iran official

Some regional countries dream of reviving former empires which dominated the Arab countries, and certain countries support terrorism in the region with different motives, said Velayati.

Asian urban officials go on a half-day tour of Tehran

The tour which started with a bus ride took the visitors to Tajrish where the biggest subway station in the Middle East is located.

JCPOA impacting region, world: Iran official

Iran’s nuclear chief has said that the ratcheting up of the sanctions against Iran only resulted in broader cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

Only nations can solve Syria, Yemen crises: Iran

Some powerful countries proposed plans to resolve the crises in Yemen and Syria. We believe that such proposals would not work, since they do not address the wills of the nations, said Larijani.

Wealthy Arabs have made inroads into Malaysia

An IRNA report has said that wealthy Arabs use their money to make inroads to the Malaysian government and influence its regional policies.

Iran’s VP, Russian minister of industry meet in Moscow

Iran and Russia are to ink about 10 cooperation agreements, said Sorena Sattari, who is on a visit to Moscow.

Velvet riots, a Saudi plot brewing in Beirut and Baghdad

The Iranian parliament’s news agency has compared the unrest in Beirut with that of Baghdad, saying that Saudi Arabia which has been sidelined by the Iran nuclear deal has a hand in what the news agency calls “velvet riots” in the two Arab countries.

British Foreign Secretary publishes opinion piece in Iranian newspaper

What impressed me most during this visit was the hospitality of the Iranians, and their bravery in testing the new waters, said the British foreign secretary in the opinion piece.

Iranian industry chief makes appealing offers to foreign investors at Expo Milano 2015

Nematzadeh said Iran stands ready to establish cooperation with foreigners in the fields of tourism and large- or small-scale production.

Iran, Azerbaijan plan to establish joint bank

The minister of communications and information technology has said that a number of Iran's private banks are interested in entering Azerbaijan's banking market.

Two Iranian banks to start operating in UK soon: CBI head

The CBI governor has said that Iran and Britain seek to exchange banking delegations in order to pave the way for cooperation between Iranian and British banks.

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