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India to Consolidate Ties with Iranian Private Sector

After negotiation with their Iranian counterparts, the Indian Oil & Gas Minister, accompanied by representatives of 25 Indian companies, came to Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture (TCCIMA), and talked with leaders from Iran's private sector.

You’re Not a Stranger – The First Afghan Immigrant Platform on Iran’s National TV (IRIB)

The first exclusive news show about Afghan immigrants to Iran, entitled You’re Not a Stranger, will be broadcast on Sundays on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN).

Envoy: Iran, Kazakhstan to Finalize 35 Cooperation Deals

Iran’s Ambassador to Astana Mojtaba Damirchilou said Iran and Kazakhstan are set to finalize cooperation agreements in different fields during the official visit to Tehran by President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Senior MP Criticizes Western Silence towards Killing of Yemeni Civilians

Western silence towards the murder of Yemeni civilians is not acceptable, the Head of Parliament's Research Center, Kazem Jalali, said on Sunday.

Iran Travel Photo Award 2016 calls for entries

The third round of Iran Travel Photo Award to be held in the city of Shiraz is calling for submissions from all interested Iranian and non-Iranian photographers.

World’s largest neurosurgical hospital to be launched in Tehran

Iranian official announced the launch of the world's largest neurosurgical hospital in Tehran by the end of Iranian Persian year, on March 20, 2017.

UK ready to help development of Iran airport, aviation industry: Goodwill

UK is ready to help development of Iran airport and aviation industry, British Minister of State at the Department of Transport Robert Goodwill said on Sunday.

Louvre director at Golestan Palace

The President of Paris' Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, along with a delegation of artistic experts, has been visiting Tehran. During his trip, he has...

Iran Mulls Joining Indian Refinery Projects to Guarantee Oil Sale

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Tehran is interested to joint refinery projects in India in a bid to ensure sale of its crude oil in the Indian market.

Rio center to hold Abbas Kiarostami retrospective

A retrospective of works by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be held at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Rio de Janeiro from April 13 until May 9, the Rio Times reported on Friday.

IME trading grows by 124%

415,000 MT of commodities worth over $157 million were traded in Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) early April, the value and volume of trading experienced a growth of 99% and 124% respectively.

Iran-Iraq gas pipeline ready for use: Official

The pipeline set up to take Iran's natural gas to the neighboring country Iraq is ready for operation, says managing director of the Iranian Gas Transmission Company.

Iran’s Rouhani urges firm, collective anti-terror bids

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has renewed a call for taking collective measures to tackle terrorist groups, saying lack of a serious fight against terrorism will lead to its spillover into other regions including Europe.

Military might, spirituality go hand in hand: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Iranian Armed Forces are required to enhance their “military might” along with “spiritual and religious motivations."

Top Iranian Cleric Stresses Demolition of Nuclear Arsenals

A prominent Iranian cleric, Hujjat-ul-Islam Alireza Arafi, met with a high-ranking delegation from Finland to stress Iran’s stance on global nuclear and chemical disarmament.

Paragliding in Kermanshah

Paragliding as a recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders is widespread all over Kermanshah province.    

FM calls for resolution of regional conflicts based on int’l rules

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday called for resolution of regional conflicts based on international rules and regulations.

Iran Favors Closer Ties with EU, President Says

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran welcomes warmer ties with the European Union, noting that such cooperation will greatly contribute to the settlement of regional and international issues.

IKCO, Peugeot to launch joint venture soon

Deputy industry minister said Iran Khodro Industrial Group and Peugeot Car Company will officially launch joint cooperation in late April.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Louvre Museum Eager to Cooperate with Tehran’s Malek Library

In his first visit to the grand museums of Tehran on Saturday, the director of the Paris’ Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, explored the Malek National Museum and Library, and expressed interest in cooperation between the two entities.

Velayati: ​Ousting Assad ​is ​Iran’s ​R​edline

The idea of the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is a redline for the Islamic Republic, says a senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran, Turkey Ink Three Economic Deals

High-ranking officials from Iran and Turkey signed three trade and banking agreements as part of efforts to boost economic relations between the two neighboring countries.

Iran: Riyadh Cannot Impose Embargo on Tankers Buying Iranian Crude

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said that Saudi Arabia is not in a position to impose an embargo on oil tankers buying Iranian crude oil.

Iranian Deputy FM in Turkey to Attend OIC Meeting

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi is in the Turkish city of Istanbul to take part in a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).