Iran Daily
Iran to export first consignment of petchem to Australia
Australia joined the list of customers for Iran�s hexamine � a fresh sign that petrochemical products are already receiving a central role in the country�s non-oil exports.

Leader calls for boosting might against arrogant powers
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran must continue to boost its might in the face of arrogant powers hostile acts.

Russia calls US move to better arm Syria terrorists �hostile act�
Russia said on Tuesday that a US decision to ease restrictions on arming terrorists operating in Syria had opened the way for deliveries of shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles, a move it said would directly threaten Russian forces in Syria.

Turkish police in court for first trial over coup plot
Almost 30 Turkish policemen went on trial in Istanbul on Tuesday charged with involvement in the July 15 coup, the city�s first trial of alleged putschists in the massive crackdown that followed the failed bid to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Israel says �reducing� ties with nations over UN vote
Israel�s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it was �reducing� ties with nations that voted for last week�s UN Security Council resolution demanding a halt to settlement building in Palestinian territory.

Lavrov: Russia will boost cooperation with Iran, Turkey on Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia would work more closely with Turkey and Iran on the situation in Syria and said the three countries� cooperation had saved lives by helping evacuate eastern Aleppo.

Iran successfully test-fires mid-range missiles
Iran�s Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully test-fired mid-range missiles during the second day of Modafean-e Aseman-e Velayat 7 (Defenders of Velayat Skies 7) air drills underway in southern parts of the country.

Iran�s currency hits record low
Iran�s rial hit a record low against the US dollar as it broke the 41,500-rial threshold in Tehran�s market on Monday.
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Russia: Syrian government and opposition in talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that the Syrian government was holding talks with the opposition ahead of possible peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Interfax news agency reported.

China, U.S. will suffer if ties worsen: ex-CIA official
China and the U.S. are both economically dependent on each other and the two sides will suffer in case their relationship deteriorates, a former CIA official says as President-elect Donald Trump�s phone call with the Taiwanese President early December risked China�s wrath.

Move over, Silicon Valley: Finding innovation in Tehran
Technology is evolving fast, and we�re both fascinated and uneasy about where it could potentially lead. When we reflect on the evolution of technology in the realm of communication, we�ve come a long way in a very short time.

Global stocks mostly gain in thin trading ahead of New Year
Global stocks mostly edged higher as the last week of trading for the year began Tuesday after Christmas holidays.

Life returns to Aleppo
Ten months have passed since the liberation of the two Syrian Shia cities of Nubl and Al-Zahraa in north Aleppo.

Tehran, Baku push for closer ties
In a meeting attended by senior Iranian and Azeri officials in Baku on Tuesday, the two sides underscored the importance of all-encompassing relations, particularly in the economic sector.

Leader: Strength needed to face hegemons
Supreme Leader of the Islamic says the animosity shown by the global hegemony toward Iran has its roots in the country�s huge natural, economic, and political resources, and to stand up to the global hegemony Iran needs to shore up its strength.

Vice president says previous backlog hindering progress
Against expectations for a better economic progress after an international nuclear deal with world powers, Iran�s vice president says huge backlog from previous administrations is thwarting growth.

Protests for Iranian philanthropist spread from India to Canada
On Tuesday scores of students held demonstrations in Bengaluru, India, in support of an Iranian female philanthropist who has been sentenced to prison and paying damages by an Indian court.

China welcomes Tehran-Moscow-Ankara talks over Syria
China has welcomed an initiative by Iran, Russia, and Turkey to hold talks on Syria in Kazakhstan in the near future.