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Rouhani orders work on nuclear propulsion vessels
President Hassan Rouhani ordered the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to start work on nuclear-powered vessels to be used in sea transport in response to in response to the expected renewal of sanctions by the United States.

New Airbus planes to join Iran�s fleet by next March
European aviation giant Airbus will finalize an aircraft purchase agreement with Iran within the next two weeks, said an Iranian official adding that that the first planes could be delivered by March 2017.

Trump picks Exxon chief Tillerson as US secretary of state
US President-elect Donald Trump announced Exxon-Mobil Corp�s Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state on Tuesday, praising the business leader as a successful international dealmaker who has led a global operation.

Syrian forces take over all Aleppo areas
The Syrian Army and its allies have taken full control over all the Aleppo districts abandoned by terrorists during their retreat in the city, a Syrian military source said on Tuesday.

London commuters face worst rail strike disruption for decades
Hundreds of thousands of London commuters faced travel chaos on Tuesday as a train drivers� strike bought services from southern England and Gatwick Airport to a standstill in the worst rail disruption in Britain for two decades.

Iran signs two oil deals with Russia�s Gazprom
Iran signed preliminary agreements with Russia�s Gazprom on Tuesday to develop two major oilfields in the latest of a flurry of deals with foreign firms, local media reported.

Rouhani discusses terrorism, resistance with Iraqi, Palestinian officials
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held separate meetings with Sayyed Ammar al-Hakim, head of National Iraqi Alliance, and with Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ramadan Abdullah Shalah on Tuesday.

New achievements unveiled in final day of army drills
The Iranian Army�s Ground Forces wrapped up a three-day military maneuver, unveiling two domestically-designed and manufactured drones.

Official: Enemy�s plot to provoke sectarian conflict in region has failed
Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Ayatollah Mohsen Araki said, �Today, enemy�s plots to create sectarian conflicts and the sedition of sowing discord among religions in the region have failed following the terrorists and extremists� defeats in Syria and Iraq.�

Iran says nuclear agreement to last if all sides comply
Iran said the nuclear deal signed between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries will last only if all sides to the agreement comply with their contractual obligations.


Tehran Times

Tehran, Moscow open new page in energy, industry ties
Iran and Russia signed 11 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on energy and industry cooperation in Tehran on Tuesday.

Rouhani orders work on nuclearpowered vessels in response to ISA
President Hassan Rouhani wrote letters to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the Atomic Energy Organization chief Ali Akbar Salehi on Tuesday asking them to take legal and technical steps in response to the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) by the U.S. Congress which is a violation of the international nuclear deal.

Syria establishing full control over Aleppo
The residents of Aleppo have taken to the Syrian city�s streets to celebrate the imminent official announcement of the city�s full liberation from militants.

Iran, Airbus hopeful of finalizing deal in two weeks
European plane maker Airbus and Iran Air will finalize a deal to buy aircraft in two weeks, the head of Iran�s flag carrier said on Tuesday, adding Airbus has agreed to provide financing for 17 planes.

Rally in Vancouver in support of Narges Ashtari
On Tuesday, a crowd of people held a rally in Vancouver outside the Indian consulate office in support of former resident of Vancouver Narges Kalbasi Ashtari.

Oil minister touts OPEC compromise as outgrowth of nuclear deal
Iran�s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh hailed on Tuesday the recent OPEC deal to stabilize the oil market, seeing it an outcome of the international deal over Iran�s nuclear program.

Aleppo residents celebrate full liberation from militants
The residents of Aleppo have taken to the Syrian city�s streets to celebrate the imminent official announcement of the city�s full liberation from militants.

Leader aide says May�s remarks akin to �stand-up comedy�
A senior advisor to Supreme Leader blasted on Tuesday British Prime Minister Theresa May for her recent anti-Iran remarks, branding her as a �standup comedian�.

Rouhani highlights importance of Iraqi territorial integrity
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that protecting Iraq�s territorial integrity and boosting national unity are main priorities.

Iranian envoy: Iran Sanctions Act runs contrary to JCPOA
Iran�s ambassador to the UN said on Monday that extension of the Iran Sanctions Act runs contrary to obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly called the nuclear deal.

Iran buoyed over Aleppo victory
Iranian Government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht on Monday expressed happiness over the Syrian government�s victory against the terrorists in Aleppo, IRNA reported.