Politics
Iranian, South Korean presidents confer on mutual ties
President Hassan Rouhani and his visiting South Korean counterpart Park Geun-hye held talks here Monday on various international, regional and bilateral issues.
Supreme Leader receives South Korean President
Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday received South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
IRNA denies Iraqs Sadr on surprise visit to Iran
Irans official news agency denies media reports that prominent Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is in Iran on a surprise visit.
Irans Navy to hold 20 specialized wargames: Commander
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that his forces will stage 20 specialized military drills in the current Iranian year that started on March 20.
Hajj to be canceled unless Saudis carry out responsibilities: Iran
If Saudi Arabia does not carry out its responsibilities towards Hajj, Iran will be forced to cancel its annualpilgrimages, the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.
Iran beside Palestinian nation to achieve final victory
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan pointed to the unity among all Muslims to practically support the aspirations of Palestinian people as the key factor to the final victory upon Zionist regime and the liberation of Holy Quds.
Leader: US in a fight on Islam, Iran, Shias
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is currently in a fight against Islam, Iran and Shia Muslims.
Hezbollah source of pride in Muslim world: Leaders aide
The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah is a source of pride in the Muslim world, says asenior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran to continue support for oppressed Palestinians: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged the Islamic Republics unwavering support for the Palestinian nation.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran pioneer in fighting US-led ignorance
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran has pioneered the confrontation with the ignorance current by taking model from the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) designation as prophet by God.
Iran calls for Wests fulfillment of JCPOA commitments
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the western countries to accelerate fulfillment of their undertakings under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the nuclear deal.
Iran says 13 IRGC forces killed in Syria
Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says 13 of its military advisers have been killed and 21 others wounded in Syria in recent days.
President Rouhani calls for govt-Majlis coordination
President Hassan Rouhani called for coordination between the Iranian lawmakers and his government in order to help implement the domestic affairs.
Economy
President: Iran, South Korea economic exchange to reach $18b
President Hassan Rouhani said here Monday that volume of Tehran-Seoul trade exchanges will triple and the two countries will witness exchanges worth 18 billion dollars.
Iran, South Korea ink 13 more MoUs
Tehran and Seoul signed over a dozen more cooperation pacts in the Iranian capital on Tuesday after the endorsement of 19 agreements on Monday.
UK business secy. postpones Iran trip
UKs Business Secretary Sajid Javid has postponed a major trade visit to Iran to focus on the future of the countrys steel industry, a spokesman from the business department said on Tuesday.
Iran has banned the import of Chevrolets
Iran has banned the import of Chevrolet cars, a week after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized imports of U.S. autos and asked the government to support domestic production.
FM: Foes misrepresenting Iran as unsafe for investment
Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the incoming parliament to thwart the plots hatched by enemies aimed at portraying the country as an unsafe investment destination and discouraging foreign investors from coming to Iran.
Iran to resume oil sales to Eni soon
An Iranian deputy minister says the country will soon resume oil sales to Italys state energy producer Eni.
CBI okays real estate leasing
The Central Bank of Iran has finally agreed with the long-pending real estate leasing scheme which was proposed by the National Association of Leasing Companies. The scheme will be legally-binding when the Money and Credit Council the top monetary policymaker approves it.
Regional Affairs
Iran urges inclusion of Ahrar Al-Sham, Jeish Al-Islam in terrorists groups list
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a meeting with his Russian counterpart Mikhael Bogdanov in Moscow on Wednesday underlined that the Takfiri extremist groups should be designated as terrorist organizations.
Turkeys Davutoglu confirms wont seek new term as AKP head
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has defended his termin office as a success, saying he will no longer stand for the leadership of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Supporting Iraqi government only way out of problems
The Iraqi government is no less involved in corruption compared to the corrupt and inefficient governments of some Arab states. But today these are the problems of the government which have highlighted issues like corruption and inefficiency of the administration in the eyes of people.
Turkeys Erdogan rejects EU calls to amend terror laws
Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected the European Unions demandto change the countrys terror laws in return for lifting Schengen visa requirements on Turkish nationals.
Syrias Assad hails Tehrans continued support for Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed his gratitude to Irans people and leadership for their unwavering supports for the war-stricken country and efforts to help resolve the five-year-old conflict.
Society
President: Culture is apex of affairs
President Hassan Rouhani said in the the post JCPOA era, Iran will reach its final destination with the help of culture, books and deep thinking.
South Korean president tours Irans natl museum
South Korean President Park Geun-hye toured Irans National Museum on Tuesday evening.
Senior Catholicleader hails Irans attention to religious minorities
Leader of Armenian Church Catholicosate of Cilicia Aram I appreciated attention paid by Iranian government and Supreme Leader to affairs related to religious minorities, Armenians in particular, in Iran.
Persian language to be taught in Malaysias UKM
Deputy of National University of Malaysia (UKM) has announced that Persian language will be taught in this university in the near future.
Mehdi Taj elected as president of Iran Football Federation
Mehdi Taj has been elected as new president of Iran Football Federation (IFF) on Saturday.
Hafez poetry on canvas
German artist Gunther Ueckers art collection is currently on show at the mausoleum of Hafez in Shiraz in tribute to the celebrated Persian poet (1325-1386).
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