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“Tehran Ready to Boost Value of Trade with Sofia to $1bn”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov, has called for expansion of business ties with Sofia.

“Terrorism Crisis in Bab el-Mandeb Imminent If Yemen War Not Stopped”

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Mandeb Strait in southern Yemen will turn into a new centre of terrorism if the Saudi-led coalition’s war on the impoverished country is not stopped.

Boosting Trade Ties with Iran, Top Priority for Bulgaria: President

Sofia gives great priority to expanding its trade relations with Tehran, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said, describing Iran as a “very important” country in the Middle East.

Vetoed UN Resolution Another Defeat for US: Iran’s Araqchi

A senior Iranian diplomat says Russia's vote against a United Nations draft resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged missiles provision to Yemeni forces represented another setback for the United States.

Iran to Modernize Medical Waste Treatment Using Belgian Technology

Iran’s Health Ministry has reached an agreement with a Belgian firm to modernize the process of healthcare waste disposal in Iranian hospitals.

Iran, Armenia Discuss Enhancing Energy Cooperation

Iran and Armenia have held the 15th meeting of their Joint Economic Commission to explore ways for further cooperation between the two sides in energy as well as other fields.

“Saudi Blockade Has Pushed Yemenis to Brink of Famine”

Iran’s Justice Minister Alireza Avaei says the blockade imposed on Yemen by Saudi Arabia has pushed about 17 million civilians to the brink of a devastating famine.

UNSC’s Anti-Iran Resolution ‘Ugly Show’ to Support Saudis: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister has denounced certain member states of the UN Security Council for voting for an anti-Iran resolution that threatened the world body’s reputation.

Iran President Hails Gen. Soleimani for Standing Up to ISIS Terrorists

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has lauded IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for helping Iraq and Syria in their campaign against terrorists.

Iran FM’s European Tour Takes Him to Bulgaria

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia on the second leg of his tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

Iran Rejects Report about ‘Successor Deal’ to JCPOA

Spokesman for the Iranian government Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht has dismissed the claims about the EU-US cooperation on revising the Iran nuclear deal, saying that Tehran will never accept any ‘successor’ to the accord.

Iran, Germany Discuss Resolution of Consular Issues

Iranian and German officials have held a meeting in Tehran to confer on a range of consular issues, including the facilitation of visa issuance for the two states’ nationals.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: A Rainy Day in Persepolis

Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, is situated 60 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in Fars Province, southern Iran.

Iran Slams US, UK’s ‘Unconstructive’ Approaches at UNSC

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US and the UK for adopting ‘unconstructive’ approaches at the United Nation Security Council particularly over the past three years.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 27, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Zarif’s Trip Turning Point in Iran’s Ties with Eastern Europe”

A senior Iranian official says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s ongoing tour of Eastern Europe and the Balkans is a watershed in Tehran’s relations with those countries.

Serbia Ready to Enhance Parliamentary, Trade Ties with Iran

Serbian Minister of Trade, Tourism and Communications Rasim Ljaji and President of the country’s National Assembly Maja Gojković, in separate meetings with Iran’s foreign minister, have called for promotion of ties with Tehran.

Iran Can Use Tourism to Improve Its Global Image: Omani Minister  

Oman’s minster of heritage and culture has praised the huge number of tourist attractions in Iran, stressing the country’s great capacity in the field of tourism should be used to promote the Islamic Republic’s image across the world.

Russia Vetoes UK-Drafted Anti-Iran Resolution at UNSC

A UK-drafted resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged weapons supplies to Yemeni fighters has failed at the UN Security Council.       

Oil Swap Deal between Iran, Iraq Delayed over Safety Issues

An oil swap plan between Iran and Iraq is facing delays due to safety problems, secretary of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce says.

Iran FM, Serbia PM Discuss Bilateral Ties in Belgrade

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Serbia's Prime Minister Ana Brnabić as part of his meetings with the country’s officials in Belgrade.

Families of Foreign Diplomats Visit Historic Sites of Iran’s Qazvin

A delegation comprising wives of foreign diplomats residing in Iran has visited historic attractions in Qazvin Province Sunday.

Belgium Calls for Promotion of Health Cooperation with Iran

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi and his Belgian counterpart Maggie Celine Louise De Block have discussed expansion of bilateral health ties in Brussels.

Iran to Hold International “Israel Hourglass” Festival

The first edition of International Hourglass Festival, dedicated to anti-Israel art and media productions, will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran in April.

Leader’s Aide Rules Out Iraq’s Mediation in Iran-US Ties

A top aide to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says there is no room for any mediating role for any state including Iraq on relations between Iran and the US.