Navy Commander: ‘Sahand’ Destroyer Almost Finished

Navy Commander Sayyari said that the Sahand destroyer of the Moudge class, which is 90% complete, will be delivered to the military fleet this year, adding that the Navy will stage its biggest drill in February next year in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

Iran and Turkey Sign Deal to Build Industrial Park

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to construct an industrial park in Iran in a bid to boost mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Iran Oil Output Over 3.8mbd

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran's crude oil production has crossed 3.8m barrels per day in the month of Khordad, which began on May 21.

Chinese Ambassador Interested In Expanding Iran Ties

China’s Ambassador to Iran Pang Sen stressed the interest of Chinese officials in expanding relations with Iran.

Eurasian official: Iran and EEU to ink FTA

An analysis of the potential benefits for countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to conclude an interim agreement on free trade with Iran will be completed by the end of this year, according to Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Veronica Nikishina, Sputnik reported.

Iranian Parliament Elects Members of Specialized Commissions

Members of eight specialized commissions of Iran’s newly-elected parliament, including National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, were elected.

Germany’s BASF Reopens Bureau in Tehran

An official has announced the reopening of the Tehran office of Germany’s BASF SE, the largest chemical producer in the world.

Iran to Boost Gasoline Refining Capacity

Iran says it has devised a serious plan to increase its refining capacity for crude and condensate by more than 70% within the next four years as it tries to cut its reliance on gasoline imports.

Iran FM and Norway PM Hold Broad Talks in Oslo

In a meeting in Oslo, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg discussed a range of issues, from closer bilateral ties to the regional developments and counter terrorism efforts.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Lebanese Capital

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari strongly condemned a recent explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, calling it “a measure aimed at destabilizing Lebanon”.

Theatre Performance Inspired by Albert Camus to Take the Stage in Tehran

A play based on the works of Albert Camus, called The State of Plague and created by theatre artist Tino Salehi, has been scheduled for this autumn at Tehran’s Iranshahr Theatre Hall.

Iran Started Polypropylene Exports to Europe

Iran's Jam Petrochemical Company (JPC) started exporting products including polypropylene to Europe in the final months of previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2016), the company's senior official said.

Signs of Hope Emerge in Housing Market

The managing director of the Office for Housing Planning and Economy (affiliated to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development) says the recent increase in home sales could be a good omen for the Iranian property market.

Iran Paralympic Swimmers Earn 13 More Medals at IDM 2016

Iranian Paralympic swimmers have maintained their outstanding performances at the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften (IDM) 2016 in Germany, garnering 13 more medals to raise the country’s total medal count to 31 at the prestigious event.

Shooter Khedmati Wins Gold at Olympic Games Training Camp

Iranian female sports shooter Najmeh Khedmati has put on an awe-inspiring display of skills at the Olympic Games Training Camp in France, and managed to snatch a gold medal.

Bushehr-Dubai Flights to Resume

Flights between Bushehr in southwestern Iran and Dubai in the UAE, which were suspended last year, will recommence in the first week of the Iranian month of Tir (starting June 21) in cooperation with Kish Airlines.

Iran and Norway Call for All-Out Confrontation of Terrorism

During a Monday, June 13 meeting between Iran’s FM Zarif and members of Norway’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the two sides called for all-out confrontation of terrorism and extremism.

Leader and President Offer Condolences over Death of Poet Hamid Sabzevari

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani offered their condolences over the death of Hamid Sabzevari, an Iranian poet who is mostly known for the works he wrote about the Islamic Revolution.

NISOC Crude Output Back to Pre-Sanctions Level: CEO

The Managing Director of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) said the company's crude oil output has returned to the level it was before the US-led sanctions targeted Iran's oil sector back in 2012.

VP: Vatican Cooperation Important in Iran’s Foreign Policy

Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said that cooperation with the Vatican is of great importance in Iran's foreign policy.

Over $1.5bn Earmarked for Non-Oil Exports and Development Projects

Iran allocated IRR55 trillion (about $1.586 billion) to promote non-oil exports and implement development projects, ISNA reported on Sunday June 12.

IRGC Takes Out Terrorist Cell in Northwest Iran

Troops from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force killed five members of the Party for Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK) terrorist group in a border area in the northwest of Iran.

Chabahar Deal an Opportunity for Whole Region: Pak MP

The Chairman of the Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs believes that the Chabahar deal signed between Iran, India and Afghanistan, if looked at positively, will be an opportunity for the whole region.

Iran’s Refining Capacity to Surpass 1.8m bpd This Year

Iran's refining capacity will surpass 1.8 m bpd during this Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2016), a senior NIOPDC official said.

Iran and Russia to Ramp Up Nano Cooperation

INIC head Saeid Sarkar said on Sunday June 12 that Iran and Russia had reached an agreement on 16 cases of nanotechnology cooperation during the 3rd Iran-Russia High Commission on Nanotechnology Cooperation held in Moscow earlier in the month.

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