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Qatar Keen to Consolidate Trade Ties with Iran

Qatari Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Bin Abdullah Bin Mutib al-Rumaihi underlined Doha's determination to utilize each and every capacity and potential to widen and deepen all-out ties, particularly trade exchanges, with Tehran.

Leader: Persian Gulf security hinges upon ‘healthy’ relations in the region

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran has met with Kuwaiti Emir and his accompanying delegation today morning.

Iran launches cutting-edge Ghadir radar system

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has officially put into service a domestically developed long-range radar system capable of detecting stealth aircraft.

In photos: President Rouhani and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah

Iran President receives the Kuwaiti Emir , Iran – Kuwait signed 6 cooperation documents , Kuwaiti Emir attends president Rouhani’s banquet

Iranian, US Religious Figures Meet

Iranian and US religious figures held a meeting in the holy Iranian city of Qom.

Iran, Italy Discuss Promotion of Cultural Cooperation

Iranian and Italian officials stressed the need for both Tehran and Rome to share their experiences in various cultural fields.

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup, as Mohammad Reza Khalatbari, Sardar Azmoun and Sosha Makani are absent in his list.

Iran, New Zealand Review Ways to Develop Ties

Iran and New Zealand officials in a meeting in Tehran discussed different ways to step up efforts to further expand relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian Speaker: Political Solution to Syrian Crisis Lies in Ballot Box

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the importance of presidential election in Syria, and said a political solution should be sought to the Syrian crisis through the ballot box.

Syria Is neither Egypt nor Tunisia

An interview with Mohammad Ali Sobhani, Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon and an expert on Middle Eastern affairs

Shush: Major Iranian option for 2014 global registration

Iranian ancient city of Shush is slated to be offered to the UNESCO for a possible inscription on the World Heritage list of the organization.

Iranian ancient legends contribute to a novel

Two Iranian ancient legends, ‘Chel Gis’ (Persian for ‘forty plaits of hair’) and ‘Bahram Gur’ (a Sasanian king) will be incorporated into a novel.

Iran, Kuwait to discuss Mideast developments: Official

Iran and Kuwait will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East during an upcoming visit by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official says.

MP: China Planning to Finance Completion of Khoda Afarin Dam in Northwestern Iran

China plans to allocate approximately $1bln for the implementation of Khoda Afarin Dam irrigation project, an Iranian parliamentarian announced.

30 Countries to Take Part in ‘Friends of Syria Conference’ in Iran

Over 30 countries are due to send their representatives to Iran to participate in a conference on the Syrian crisis, a senior lawmaker announced on Saturday.

Syrian elections to consolidate Al-Assad legitimacy: Velayati

Head of the Center for Strategic Research of Iranˈs Expediency Council, Ali-Akbar Velayati said here on Friday that the Syrian presidential elections would strengthen the legitimacy of the countryˈs President Bashar Al-Assad.

Hormuz Island to host next GNAP

Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf will host the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) in 2015, said an environmental artist.

Persian literary figures honored at Turkish university

A ceremony was held in Ege (Aegean) University in Izmir (Turkey) to commemorate famous Iranian poets and top literary figures including Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam and Saˈdi.

IRGC Army Chief: Message of peace, friendship for peace-seeking countries

Commander of revolution guards Army said here Saturday in a meeting with foreign embassiesˈ military attaches in Tehran that Iranˈs message for entire peace-seeking, freedom-seeking, and humane countries of the world is a message of peace and friendship.

Iran sends relief aid to flood-hit Balkans: Official

Iran has dispatched humanitarian aid to flood-stricken countries in the Balkans, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) says.

Peyman Moadi selected for Shanghai film festival jury

The celebrated Iranian actor/director/writer Peyman Moadi has been selected for the international jury of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, announced the organizers.

Iranian-Austrian Symphony Orchestra to perform in Tehran

A joint Symphony Orchestra of Iranian and Austrian musicians is slated to present programs in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Iran nuclear talks encouraging: German FM

Germany's foreign minister has described as “encouraging” the ongoing negotiations between Iran and six world powers over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

Turkish cultural festival presented in Tehran

Turkish cultural festival presented in Tehran , A number of Turkish artworks have been presented during a cultural exhibition held in Tehran’s Saba Art and Cultural Institute.

Big Brother not the only political canal in Persian Gulf

The Political adviser of the president’s office has said Kuwaiti emir’s visit to Tehran has proved the political issues in Persian Gulf have not gone only through Big Brother’s canal.