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Iran, flag-bearer of fight against terrorism: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the Islamic Republic as the �flag-bearer� of the fight against terrorism, saying Iran�s efforts have helped prevent the expansion of Daesh terror activities.

 
Task force to be formed to monitor lifting of anti-Iran sanctions
A task force will be formed to guarantee activities in line with removal of anti-Iran sanctions, a member of Iran�s negotiating team announced.

 
US says to buy 32 metric tons of Iran�s heavy water
US State Department Spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said Washington plans to purchase 32 metric tons of heavy water from Iran in the wake of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

 
Iran backs any move to stabilize oil market: Zangeneh
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran will support any initiative to stabilize the oil market after recent talks in Qatar failed to freeze production.

 
British trade minister to visit Iran
British Trade Minister Lord Livingston plans to visit Iran in May, said Head of Investment Commission of Iranian Chamber of Commerce Feriyal Mostofi, adding he is going to be accompanied by a delegation.

 
Any peace plan must respect Syria interests: Velayati
A senior Iranian official has rejected as �unacceptable� any peace plan that would run contrary to Syria�s national interests, reaffirming Tehran�s support for the legitimate government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran, Sweden eager to expand energy cooperation
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said that Iran and Sweden are eager to expand cooperation in various energy matters.

 
Iran, South Africa to sign energy MoU
Iran�s petroleum minister said he expects the country to sign an energy MoU with South Africa.

Spokesman: Iran in final stage of talks on exporting heavy water
Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi announced that the country is in final stage of talks with a number of countries to export its heavy water.

 
EU, G5+1 to reassure foregin investors about Iran�s market: Helga Schmid
European Union�s (EU) Deputy Foreign Policy Chief Helga Maria Schmid said the 28-member bloc and world powers have agreed to cooperate in efforts to boost foreign economic entities� confidence for investing in Iran�s market following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.