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Sayyari: Iran mulls presence in int’l waters

The Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Iran is seeking to have an active presence in international waters.

Iran, Russia Resolved to Boost Defense Cooperation: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that Tehran and Moscow are resolved to promote mutual cooperation in defense areas.

Furore over the Arrest of an Unveiled Mascot in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian media requested changes to the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, criticizing their rough behavior and irrational operation in arresting an unveiled female advertising mascot.

Anbaran Village rich in handicrafts

Anbaran village in Astara in the northern province of Gilan, has developed into a handicraft village, said the deputy head of Gilan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.

Iran, Syria stress cultural, religious tourism cooperation

Head of Iran's Endowment and Charity Affairs and Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi underlined the need for the expansion of cultural and religious tourism cooperation.

China-Iran Freight Train Arrives in Tehran on First Journey

The first direct train connecting China and Iran, which had departed from the city of Yiwu in Zhejiang Province, has arrived in Iran’s capital....

Visit to Iran Was Very Important: Gianni Infantino

UEFA Secretary General and FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino said his visit to Iran was an opportunity for him to present his ideas for the future of football and FIFA.

Iran FM urges following JCPOA example for all crises

The Iranian foreign minister says the precedent of the nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries can be employed to help resolve all crises around the globe.

Developed countries threaten global security: Khoshroo

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshroo has said that the developed countries have posed serious threats against global security by ignoring UN charter and international law.

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.