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IAEA head to visit Iran on weekend over JCPOA implementation

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says its director general will travel to Iran on the weekend to hold meetings over the implementation of last year’s nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of world countries.

Iran’s President Hopes for Peace, Stability in Muslim World

In messages to Muslim nations on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hoped for the establishment of peace and stability in the Islamic world through unity and rapport among Muslims.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Tehran, Moscow and Ankara plan to hold a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis at the initiative of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Russian capital, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Iran, Russia to Establish Joint Islamic Bank

Russian officials say Moscow is working on an ambitious plan to establish a joint Islamic bank with Iran – a move that can not only help promote their banking ties but also provide them with a wide banking network of Muslim countries.

Iranian Speaker Urges Palestine’s Backing for Syria

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called on Palestinian groups not to abandon support for Syria, because it will only serve the interests of Israel.

Iranian FM Discusses Aleppo Situation with Russian, Turkish Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday held talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the latest developments in the northwestern Syrian province of Aleppo after it was liberated from the grip of Takfiri terrorists.

Iran’s President Lauds Aleppo Liberation, Urges Support for Anti-Terror Campaign

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the liberation of Aleppo, saying it is the Islamic Republic's duty to support the "flag-bearers" of the fight against terrorism.

Muslim Countries Need to Strengthen Each Other: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslim countries to strengthen each other much to the dismay of their enemies.

Palestine to Be Liberated through Palestinians’ Resistance: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says occupied Palestine will be liberated only through resistance and struggles of Palestinian people and groups, provided that they maintain their unity.

Iranian President’s Order on N. Propulsion Devices No Breach of JCPOA: US

The White House said the Iranian president’s ordering of its scientists to develop systems for nuclear powered marine vessels is not in breach of last year’s nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.

Iran, Indonesia Can Boost Muslim World Security: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and Indonesia can contribute to the security of the region and the Muslim world in general.

General Highlights Iran’s Role in Aleppo Liberation

A top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described Iran as the region’s number one power, attributing the full liberation of Syria’s Aleppo this week to efforts by a coalition comprising Iran, Russia, Syria and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Senior Iranian Security Official Congratulates Syria on Aleppo Liberation

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has congratulated the Syrian army on the full liberation of the city of Aleppo.

Iranian President: Palestine Should Remain Top Priority for Region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the restoration of Palestinians’ rights should be the top issue to be addressed by the Middle Eastern and Muslim countries.

Indonesian President Arrives in Iran for Talks

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has arrived in Tehran on an official visit to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with S. Africa against Terrorism, Organized Crimes

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan hailed South Africa for its common views with Iran on many global issues, stressing that the two countries can effectively tackle terrorism and organized crimes with concerted action.

Iranian Army Unveils New Indigenous Combat, Reconnaissance Drones

The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran.

Asian Young Player of the Year 2016: Sardar Azmoun

Iran’s striker Sardar Azmoun has been chosen as the Asian Young Player of the Year 2016 by outsideoftheboot.com.

Iran’s Leader Allocates $500m to Development of Southeastern Province

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has issued an order to withdraw a sum of $500 million from the National Development Fund of Iran for development projects in the southeastern boeswe province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Army Wraps Up War Game in Southeast Iran

Iran’s Army Ground Force concluded a large-scale military exercise in southeastern parts of the country on Tuesday.

Iran to Get First Airbus Planes by Next March

Iran says it expects to finalize an aircraft purchase agreement with European aviation giant Airbus within the next two weeks, adding that the first planes could be delivered by March 2017.

Iran Marks Wheat Production Self-Sufficiency

Iran has marked what is celebrated at home as a landmark achievement to attain self-sufficiency in production of wheat.

IRGC Chief Urges Basij to Focus on Strategic Activities

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari called on the new commander of Basij (mobilization) Force to focus efforts on “strategic and influential” activities.

Iran ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Bahraini Sheikh Salman’s Jail Term

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed its serious concern over the move by Bahrain’s appeals court to uphold a “long-term” jail sentence handed down to senior Shia opposition cleric, Sheikh Ali Salman.

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