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Germany’s Leipzig String Concert in Shiraz’s Vakil Historical Bath

Germany’s Leipzig String Quartet performed in the Vakil Bath cultural-historical complex in Shiraz on Sunday evening.

Iran, Europe See Common Grounds for Cooperation on Migrant Crisis

Iran’s foreign minister and a ranking member of the European Parliament discussed ways for closer cooperation between Iran and Europe to deal with the migration crisis.

Japan PM due in Iran to expand oil cooperation

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a visit to Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials on ways to expand oil cooperation, Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says.

S-300 Delivery to Iran to Start in ‘Nearest Time’: Russian Official

Iran will take delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems in “the nearest time”, a Russian foreign ministry official said Monday.

The Israeli Minister Gets Chummy with Saudi Arabian Authority

After giving a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Moshe Yaalon, the Defense Minister of the Israeli Zionist Regime, went to Turki Al-Faisal, the director of the Saudi Arabia General Intelligence Directorate, and warmly shook hands with him.

Iranian FM Downplays Saudi Claims about Deploying Troops to Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, referring to certain claims by Saudi Arabia about sending ground forces to Syria, hailed them as “propaganda”, saying that everyone knows just how little military might such countries have.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran researcher: GMO imports ‘a Zionist plot’

Imports of genetically modified products are a “Zionist plot” to infect Iranians with diseases and a “serious example of infiltration,” a researcher says.

Iran to Issue Visa on Arrival for Citizens of All But 9 Countries: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Monday announced a decision that will enable the citizens of all but nine countries to obtain Iran’s visa on arrival at the country’s airports.

IRGC to conduct missile drills soon: Senior commander

A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is preparing to conduct a missile maneuver in the near future.

CBI starts implementing SWIFT in banking transactions

Iran has started implementing SWIFT codes in its banking transactions since yesterday, a senior official said.

Spokesman: Iran, Russia enjoy highest level of diplomatic ties

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said here on Monday that Iran and Russia enjoy the highest level of diplomatic cooperation.

Minister says banking facilities to pave way for boosting economic ties with Ghana

Iran’s Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said providing banking facilities could be the first step towards boosting economic relations between Iran and Ghana.

Spokesman: Syria crisis complicated, multilayered

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari here on Monday described the Syrian crisis as 'complicated and multilayered'. Jaberi Ansari made the remarks in his weekly press conference.

Iran, Ghana economic, trade commission meets in Tehran

Iran and Ghana economic and trade commission held a meeting here on Monday morning.

Saudi FM Defends Prohibition of Women’s Driving Rights

Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, expressed his support for the Al Saud regime’s ban on women driving, and urged Saudi women to be patient and wait to claim their rights.

Foreign troop deployment to Syria, publicity stunt: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed as “propaganda” claims by certain regional countries that they might deploy troops to Syria, saying no outsider can make decisions for the conflict-stricken country.

Malaysian official sees better trade ties with Iran after removal of sanctions

A senior Malaysian official said he predicted better trade opportunities with Iran after the removal of sanctions.

South Korea triples Iran crude imports

South Korea tripled its imports of Iranian crude oil in January from a year before, says a new report, coming a day after the Islamic Republic exported its first crude shipments to Europe.

IRGC to Have Delivery of New Ballistic Missiles: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said his forces are going to receive two types of advanced homegrown ballistic missiles in the near future.

Iran Accomplishing Oil Export Objectives

Since the termination of anti-Iran sanctions in January, the country has succeeded in increasing its crude exports by 400,000 barrels per day, getting closer to the intended selling 2 million bpd of oil, a top official announced.

Iran won’t let malicious states have their way in Syria: Commander

A senior Iranian commander has issued a warning to countries seeking to tailor the situation in Syria in accordance with their political ambitions.

Iran eyes competitive marketing of nuclear products

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Ali-Akbar Salehi said after supplying heavy water to the international markets, his organization is going to take steps toward competitive marketing of its products.

Syrian army urges gunmen to lay down weapons, have their legal status settled

The General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces called on the gunmen in Daraa district in the eastern province of Aleppo to lay down their arms to have their legal status settled.

Syrians, Not Others, Should Decide for Syria’s Future: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei blamed hegemonic powers, the US in particular, for the sufferings of the people of Syria, and reiterated that the Arab country’s fate cannot be decided by non-Syrian sides.