Iran news headlines on Sunday include Iranian students scoring5 medals in int'l Physics Olympiad; Iran trade with over 150 countries despite sanctions;Iranian movies winning Armenian intl fest award;Renault cooperation with Iranian carmakers;country unveiling pilot-training simulator systems;Ahmadinejad inauguration of national projects; Netanyahu stressing on getting more pressure on country over nuclear program; Rouhani remarks over significance of relations with African states;Iran & Tunisia stressing peaceful settlement of crisis in Egypt andFrench senator calling for reconsideration of sanctions on Iran.
Iran does trading with over 150 countries despite sanctions
Iran has done business and trading with 158 countries in non-oil sections in the first three months of Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), despite sanctions targeting the countrys industry.
Renault not suspended activities in Iran, says official
Secretary-general of Iranian Auto Parts Manufacturers Association Sasan Ghorbani rejected some reports that Renault has suspended its activities in Iran, stressing that the French auto manufacturer company does continue its presence in Iran.
Ahmadinejad inaugurates national projects
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated several macro-scale national projects related to biological sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
Netanyahu: Israel must offer a credible military option against nuclear Iran
Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahusaid Sundaythat the need to intensify pressure and prepare a credible military option againstIranover its nuclear program was more important than ever, as world powers prepared to meet in Brussels mid-week to deliberate the possibility of renewing talks with Tehran.
Iran, Tunisia stress peaceful settlement of crisis in Egypt
Irans President-elect Hassan Rouhani and Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, in a phone conversation, discussed the latest developments in Egypt, underlining that national dialogue is the only way to meet the demands of the Muslim nation.