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Total to cooperate in development of South Azadegan oil field

An Iranian official said here on Saturday that French oil giant Total has received preliminary information for studying the development of the South Azadegan oil field.

Iranian, Turkmen FMs Discuss Closer ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkmen counterpart, in a meeting here in Tehran on Saturday, explored avenues for promotion of cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

New era in Turkey to start as Davutoglu resigns

As Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu left power in Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Thursday, a new era started in Turkey that can be called a shift from a parliamentary system to a presidential one; a change which Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants.

2,000 Books on Display in Turkey’s Stall in Tehran Int’l Book Fair

Cultural Deputy of Turkey's embassy in Tehran said that 2,000 books written by famous Turkish authors have been displayed in Turkey's stall in Tehran International Book Fair.

India Says to Pay Iran Oil Dues via European Banks

The Indian oil minister said the South Asian country is scheduled to pay an outstanding oil debt to Tehran via European banks.

Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation

Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new President of the Iran Football Federation (IFF).

Syria’s Assad Hails Tehran’s Continued Support for Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed his gratitude to Iran’s people and leadership for their unwavering supports for the war-stricken country and efforts to help resolve the five-year-old conflict.

Book Lovers Flock to Tehran Book Fair

The 29th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened its doors to people for a new day at a large, new fairground south...

Iran oil exports hit 2.4 million bpd

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran’s daily production of oil and condensate has risen to 2.4 million barrels.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack on Northern Iraqi Town

Daesh terrorists have reportedly used internationally-banned chemical weapons in their recent offensive against a Shia Turkmen-populated town in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.

Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation

Mehdi Taj has been elected as new president of Iran Football Federation (IFF) on Saturday.

FM: Foes Misrepresenting Iran as Unsafe for Investment

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the incoming parliament to thwart the plots hatched by enemies aimed at portraying the country as an unsafe investment destination and discouraging foreign investors from coming to Iran.

Iran Invites DiCaprio to Visit Lake Urmia

After the famous Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio posted a warning message on his Instagram account, the Urmia Lake Restoration Program (LURP) invited him to visit the dried-up lake in northwest of the country.

People Not Feeling Any Results from JCPOA in Their Lives: MP

A member of Iran’s Parliament criticized the administration for “sanctifying” the nuclear deal (JCPOA) in a way that no one is allowed to question it, and stressed that it has yet to bear any fruit for Iranian people.

Salehi: Amano’s Report on JCPOA Implementation Satisfying

After a two-day visit to Prague, Salehi, the head of Iran’s AEOI, went to Vienna and there met the DG of IAEA, Amano, to discuss issues related to the JCPOA.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran and Berlin Reach New Agreements on Water Management

Iranian and German officials have reached an understanding for joint cooperation in the water supply and sanitation sector.

Velayati: Iran to Maintain Support for Syria

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, reiterated the Islamic Republic’s support for the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism.

Gas Condensate Output Up 35% in March-April

Iranian refineries’ gas condensate output rose by 35% in the Iranian month of Farvardin (March 20-April 19).

Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert

The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...

Iran to Equip Navy with Homegrown Version of Phalanx CIWS

Iran’s Navy is going to have an indigenized version of the Phalanx, a close-in weapon system (CIWS) on military vessels which is used for defense against anti-ship missiles, a top commander said.

Farhadi’s Newest Movie Poster Unveiled at Cannes Festival

Iran’s famous director Asghar Farhadi's film The Salesman has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Riyadh Attempting to Disrupt Syria, Yemen’s Peace Talks: Nasrallah

Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah said the Saudi regime is intensifying clashes in Syria and Yemen in a bid to scuttle any peaceful efforts aimed at putting an end to the crises in the two Arab countries.

Iran set to take over Qatar in gas output from shared field

Iran said on Friday that it will take over Qatar in production of natural gas from a key field that both share as it expects a significant rise in production from the field before March 2017.

Iran Says Ready to Join Oil Freeze Plan

Iran said on Friday that it is ready to join an oil freeze plan that has been proposed by several key peer producers to help stabilize the market.