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Russia builds 5 power plants for Iran

Russian contractor Technoprom energy firm has negotiated construction of 5 power plants with Iran’s ministry of energy.

‘Ganjineh’ teaches ‘proper social behavior’

‘Ganjineh,’ a paper 2D animation production is an attempt to inculcate in children proper social behavior.

Daesh and Iraq

Irdiplomacy Editorial by Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Kharrazi : Daesh and Iraq

US Demands Flexibility from Maleki, not Resignation

An interview with Ali Akbar Assadi, an expert on Middle Eastern affairs

IRGC Commander: Enemies Lack Courage to Invade Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) underscored the high level of security along the country’s borders, stressing that not any adversary, even the US, would dare to invade Iran.

Iraq unrest plot against Muslim world: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the current unrest in Iraq is a plot against the Muslim world.

Iran Beats Italy in Volleyball World League

Iranˈs national volleyball team, in its second match in the fifth week of Volleyball World League, beat Italy for the second time.

President thanks Iranˈs national football team

President Hassan Rouhani in a message on Saturday night appreciated the Iranian football players and managers for their unsparing efforts against the national team of Argentina.

Queiroz: Two personalities in the game made the difference! The referee and Messi

Two-time World Cup champion, Argentina, beat Iranˈs national football team 1-0 despite Iran’s 90-minute resistance against the South Americans in a group F match at the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Iran Defeated by Argentina after Referee Mistake against Queiroz’s Men

Two-time World Cup champions, Argentina, beat Iran's national football team 1-0 with a 90 minute goal by Lionel Messi in the two teams' second match in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on Saturday after the referee overlooked a penalty foul on Iran's Ashkan Dejagah in the second half.

Iran, Ukraine set to boost cooperation in air transport

Head of Iran Civil Aviation Organization Alireza Jahangirian and his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Antoniuk, in a meeting in Tehran on Saturday, explored ways to promote bilateral cooperation in air transport.

Parliament invites Zarif ‘to report’ on nuclear negotiations

A member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said they have invited FM to report on nuclear negotiations.

Envoy: Kabul Keen to Sign Transit Deal with Iran, India Via Chabahar

Afghan Ambassador to New Delhi Shaida Mohammad Abdali said his country is keen to ink a trilateral agreement with Iran and India to facilitate the transit of commodities between Afghanistan and India via Iran's Chabahar Port.

Renault Willing to Resume Activity in Iran

French giant automaker Renault once again voiced its readiness to resume its cooperation with Iranian carmakers in the near future.

Leader’s Aide: Iran Ready to Help Iraq If Baghdad Asks

Supreme Leader’s top Advisor for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati expressed concern about the situation in Iraq, and said Tehran is ready to help the Iraqi nation and government upon a request by the Baghdad government.

Iran, Denmark to Increase Technical, Engineering Cooperation

Iran and Denmark are determined to increase their cooperation in technical and engineering fields, specially in the mining sector.

Fifth Round of Iran-Powers Talks Ends, Next Round in Vienna in Early July

The sixth round of talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) over a comprehensive, final deal is slated for early July, diplomatic sources said Friday, adding that the current negotiations are making "good progress".

Iran Thrash Italy 3-0 in Volleyball World League

The Iranian men's national volleyball team trounced Italy 3-0 in a 2014 World League match at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Friday.

Iran, Powers Drafting Deal, Zarif Criticizes Powers for Excessive Demands

Iran and the six world powers have started drafting the final nuclear deal despite a lack of agreement on major issues, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday, asking the sextet to be realistic and stop raising excessive demands.

Swiss journalist: Iran could be a model example for all Middle East

A Middle East correspondent of a Swiss-based newspaper, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, has said Iran could be an example for all people in Middle East.

Rouhani orders investigation of possibilities of women presence in stadium

Iran’s president has issued a directive to investigate the possibility of women’s presence in stadium.

Iranian ethnicities lead peaceful coexistence

Iran’s Senior Assistant to the President for Ethnic and Religious Minorities has said the peaceful coexistence of Iranian ethnicities is unique.

Iran, Italy Agree to Boost Anti-Drug Cooperation

Iranian and Italian officials in a meeting in Rome agreed to work more closely together to fight against drug trafficking.

Iranian Speaker: Terrorists Strengthened by US Incorrect Approach

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the United States' wrong approach has made the terrorist groups increasingly stronger.

Iran, G5+1 enter third day of talks in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Ministerˈs Deputies Abbas Araghchi and Majid Takht Ravanchi conferred with Helga Schmid, the deputy of EU foreign policy chief on the third day of nuclear talks on Wednesday.