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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.

Jaberi Ansari: Switzerland Officially Hosts Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Interests Sections

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, announced that Switzerland had officially taken over the Saudi Arabian and Iranian interests sections in Tehran and Riyadh respectively, at the request of both countries.

Iran’s Purchase of T-90 Tanks Not Cancelled: Commander

The Iranian Army has not still scrapped plans to buy Russian-made T-90 tanks, a top military commander announced, saying the country aims to import advanced technologies rather than just military hardware.

Iran’s oil production increases 400,000 pbd

Deputy Oil Minister Rokneddin Javadi said on Sunday that production of Iran's crude oil increased 400,000 barrel each day and the figure is expected to increase by another 200,000 barrels.

Iran to create first carpet village

Chaleshtar in the central district of Shahrekord, the provincial capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari, is going to be home to Iran's first carpet village, says the head of Carpet Department at the provincial Industries, Mines and Commerce Organization.

Defending Palestine A Religious Duty: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pledged Tehran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian nation, saying that the Islamic Republic considers defending the Palestinian people against the Zionist regime of Israel as its religious duty.

Decision on Syria’s Fate in Hands of People: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that Syrian people alone have the right to decide the fate of their country and President Bashar al-Assad, rejecting comments about Syria by the outsiders.

Iran, Ghana sign deals for ‘new epoch’

Iran and Ghana sign new documents for cooperation as President John Dramani Mahama visits Tehran at the head of an economic and political delegation, hailing the trip as the “beginning of a new epoch in bilateral ties.”

Ghana President: Iran pioneer of fighting violence, extremism

Iran and its President Hassan Rouhani are pioneers of fighting violence, extremism and terrorism, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama said on Sunday.

The Resemblance of Abbas Araghchi to a former US Secretary of Labor

Robert Reich was the United States Secretary Labor during the Bill Clinton government, and has written several books criticizing the US capitalist system. As reported...

Saudi troops deployment in Syria political blunder: IRGC cmdr.

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Saudi Arabia will make a “political mistake” in case of implementing a plan for the deployment of ground troops to Syria.

Iran trade delegation off to Germany

A 60-member trade delegation from Tehran Chamber of Commerce is to travel to Germany today.

Iranian President to Visit Turkey: Ambassador

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will make an official visit to the neighboring Turkey within the coming months, the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara Alireza Bigdeli announced.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, France Mull Nuclear Cooperation

The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) unveiled plans for cooperation with France in the nuclear field, saying several other countries are also eager to work with Iran in the field after implementation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Air Defense Vows Full Advisory Support for Syria

Iran’s Air Defense commander affirmed on Sunday that the country will spare no effort to provide Syria with advisory assistance in the air defense field at the request of the Damascus government.

Iran issues 30-day visas for tourists from 180 countries

Foreign Ministry offices in provinces, and especially country's international airports are directed to issue 30-day visas for nationals of 180 countries, deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday.

Iranian Island and Italian Town Become Sister Cities

In a ceremony held in Italy, Iran’s largest Island, Qeshm, became a sister city to the Italian commune of Vimodrone, a municipality in the...

Perhaps a small exhibition, but surely with great goals and achievements

Mansour Amini emphasized the boundary-crossing function of cyberspace in stimulating the world's curious minds, especially the youth of today. He also stressed the need...

$3m toys imported to Iran monthly

The secretary of Iranian Supervisory Council for Toys said that $3 million toys are imported to Iran every month meaning that 90% of Iranian market is related to foreign toys.

Rouhani welcomes Ghanaian counterpart in Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his visiting Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Sa'dabad historical complex here on Sunday.

Female Iranian Futsal Player among the World’s Top 10

Female Iranian futsal player Fereshteh Karimi has been shortlisted for the title of the Best Woman Player of the World, thanks to her astounding...

‘Not for US, Saudi to decide for Syrians’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Syrian people must decide about the future of President Bashar al-Assad.