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Iran Supports Moves to Improve Oil Price: Zangeneh

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Tehran supports any move to stabilize the situation in the international crude oil market and improve the price of the product.

Tehran Quartet Ministerial Meeting Opens to Tackle Oil Price Slump

A meeting of oil and energy ministers of Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, and Qatar started here on Wednesday to discuss solutions to save the global crude oil prices to stabilize the market.

Deputy FM: Post-sanction era appropriate opportunity for development of cooperation with EU

Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe-American Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi in a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende said that post-sanction era has provided an appropriate opportunity for development of cooperation with European states.

80-year-old post graduate completes degree

An eighty-year-old Iranian post graduate university student has successfully completed a Masters of Arts degree at the Islamic Azad University.

Russia to send S-300 air defense system to Iran

Russian will hand over the first batch of S-300 air defense system to Iran on Thursday, February 18.

Ayatollah Khamenei warns of enemy plots against Iran’s upcoming votes

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy plots to exercise influence in Iran’s upcoming elections.

IRGC Commander: Saudi dares not attack Syria

Chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Saudi Arabia dares not carry out a ground attack on Syria because it is incapable of doing that.

Pictorial encyclopedia of Persian symbols published

A pictorial encyclopedia of Persian symbols has recently been published.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Airbus executive urges European banks to get over Iran fears

An Airbus executive urged European banks to overcome their wariness about financing export projects to Iran because of US sanctions, highlighting difficulties European companies face in their rush to Tehran.

S. Arabia, Russia to freeze oil output

Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to freeze oil output, which is already at near-record levels. This is the first coordinated move by the world’s two largest producers to counter a slump that has pummeled economies, markets and companies.

UNSC Urges Turkey to ‘Comply with Intl Law’ in Syria

Following a briefing requested by Russia, the UN Security Council has urged Ankara to comply with international law in Syria.

Brazil ditching dollar to boost Iran trade

Brazil says it will ditch the dollar in trade with Iran to sidestep a US ban which prevents Tehran from using the American financial system.

Tehran, Riyadh ties vital for regional peace, stability: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani said Iran and Saudi Arabia are two major players in the Islamic World and the Middle East adding that their cooperation is essential to secure peace and stability in the region.

Zangeneh: Iran to export gas to Georgia

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said on Tuesday that export of gas to Georgia and joint investment in the petrochemical sector will be pivot of the Iran-Georgia cooperation.

Iran’s Bank Sepah reconnected to SWIFT

Iran’s Bank Sepah announced on Tuesday that it has been reconnected to SWIFT international banking services system after almost a decade.

Iran’s VP Assures Syrian PM of Iran’s Continued Support

Iran still supports Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri told Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi on Tuesday.

Riyadh Failed in Spreading Takfiri Ideology: Lebanese Politician

Saudi Arabia has recently expressed its readiness to deploy special forces to the war-hit Syria if the US-led coalition allegedly hitting the Daesh terrorist...

International Tourism Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The 9th International Tourism Festival has kicked off on Tuesday in Tehran, the opening ceremony has seen Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Masoud...

Iran Signs Deal with Turkey to Smooth Financial Transactions

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Iyzico, an Istanbul-based payments startup, said the company has signed a deal with an Iranian firm, which would...

German banks ready to inaugurate branch offices in Iran

German Bavaria's Minister for Economic Affairs Ilse Aigner said on Tuesday that German banks are ready to open branch offices in Iran.

Russia can supply 100 Sukhoi superjet to Iran — manufacturer

Russia could supply about 100 short-haul passenger aircraft Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Iran, Vice-President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Vladislav Masalov said Tuesday at the Singapore Airshow 2016.

Iran voices disinterest in oil majors’ deal

Iran on Tuesday expressed disinterest in a reported deal by its heavyweight rivals to freeze output so that the market reaches a stability that has already proved elusive for months now.

Iran’s Deputy FM Urges Enhanced Ties with Japan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi on Tuesday expressed Tehran’s willingness to witness a more active role by Japanese companies in the Iranian market, particularly after the recent termination of anti-Iran sanctions.

Iran, Russia review mutual, regional and int’l developments

Iranian Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan on Tuesday held talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on issues of mutual interests and the regional and international developments.