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Iran, Venezuela must boost international cooperation: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Venezuela must enhance close and constructive cooperation in international circles.

Jahangiri: Iran sees no limits in enhancing ties with Venezuela

First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said Iran sees no limits in enhancing relations with Venezuela in economic affairs.

Green Film Fest to promote environment protection: Ebtekar

One of the most important environmental activities this year will be organizing and holding the Green Film Festival, says head of Iran's Department of Environment.

Iranian movies to go on screen at UCLA event

13 documentary, animated and feature movies of Iranian cinema will be showcased at UCLA Film Festival.

Iran’s Larijani Due in Russia for Interparliamentary Conference

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani will travel to Russia to attend a meeting of parliament speakers of the Eurasian states, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow announced.

34th FIFF to host acclaimed directors from Russia, Hong Kong

Famous Hong Kong director Andrew Lau and Russian director Alexander Sokurov will attend the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, which will kick off in Tehran on April 20.

Mogherini, Zarif issue joint statement on Iran-EU coop.

The EU Chief Federica Mogherini and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated their intention to develop a broad and comprehensive agenda for bilateral cooperation in a statement issued on Saturday.

Davutoğlu: We support Iran, Turkey banking cooperation

Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu in meeting with Hassan Rouhani emphasized Turkey's serious intention to develop cooperation with Iran saying that Ankara supports cooperation with Iranian banks with no restriction.

Iran, EU ready to promote bilateral cooperation

Iran and the European Union have underscored their determination to promote their bilateral relations in various areas, particularly economy, as well as cooperation on other issues of international importance.

Two books by 11-year-old author enter market

An 11-year-old author Reyhaneh Nekouei has written and illustrated two children books that have been printed and distributed recently.

Zarif, Mogherini hold talks in Tehran

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini held talks here on Saturday.

Dizin ski resort hosts intl. snowboard competition

Iran is hosting an international snowboard competition event in Dizin ski resort, north of the capital Tehran. The competition has provided ski enthusiasts to...

9th Traditional Food Festival

9th Iranian festival of traditional food was helf Friday at Rahyar Educational Complex, Tehran, aiming to help talented and needy students.    

Why Iran Needs Ballistic Missiles: A Missile for a Missile

During the eight-year war imposed on Iran by the currently-overthrown Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, cities and residential areas, hospitals and schools across Iran, including...

6 people killed, gone missing in floods

Head of Iran's Emergency Organization announced that at least six people have been killed or gone missing in the country's recent flooding incidents.

CBI governor: Iran’s trade partners return in post-sanctions era

Governor of Central Bank Valiollah Seif underlined that Iran's trade partners have returned to business with Tehran in the post-sanctions era.

EU chief arrives in Tehran for expanding ties

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mogherini arrived here Saturday morning.

Talks Under Way at Iran Plast for Boosting Petchem Trade

Iranian exhibitors at the 10th Iran Plast Exhibition are working out future cooperation with their international counterparts at the showcase, a senior Iranian petrochemical official says.

Mongolia, new buyer of Iranian crude

An NIOC official announced Iran and Mongolia have resumed negotiations on Iranian crude oil sales to the East Asian country through China’s route.

Iran Keen to Expand Ties with All Neighboring Countries: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the reinforcement of ties with all countries, particularly neighbors, as the principled policy of his administration, and stressed that Tehran looks for the restoration of peace and security to all regional states.

Iran, Pakistan state news agencies to sign MoU

Pakistan Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid says state news agencies of Iran and Pakistan (IRNA, APP) will sign a new MoU to enhance cooperation in near future.

Iran’s defense minister to visit Russia for military cooperation

Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan plans to visit Russia to discuss further military cooperation between the two countries and attend a security conference, the Iranian Embassy in Moscow says.

Iranian delegation boycotts OIC closing meeting

In protest to 4 anti-Iranian articles in the final statement of the 13th summit of OIC in Istanbul, President Rouhani, FM Zarif and accompanying delegation did not attend the closing meeting.

Iran’s president slams any ‘divisive’ measure at OIC

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed as unacceptable "any divisive move" at the ongoing Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference.

11th Government’s Policies Include Opening Artistic and Cultural Doors

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said, “The Government of Hassan Rouhani has tried to apply open-door legal policies to these fields, which prevent unnecessary objections.”