Sunday 21 May 2017 - 13:36
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Weekly report: Hassan Rouhani wins another term as president of Iran
Politics
John Kerry among Obama-era officials reuniting to defend Iran nuclear deal from Trump
Former Secretary of State John Kerry and other top national security experts are backing an organisation aimed at defending the Iran nuclear deal, as Donald Trump determines for the first time whether to temporarily alleviate some restrictions on the country.
US extends Iran nuke sanctions relief, adds other sanctions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will continue granting nuclear sanctions relief to Iran, keeping the Obama-era nuclear deal intact for now. But the U.S. also announced new unrelated sanctions in a bid to show it wasnt letting Tehran off the hook.
Calm, secure Iran preparing for polls: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is preparing for its presidential elections in a secure and calm environment at the heart of a region rife with unrest.
Senior Iranian official tenders resignation ahead of presidential election
Head of the Inspection Bureau at the Office of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has resigned his postahead of the Friday presidential election.
Polls open in important Iran presidential election
Iranians are heading to the polls at home and abroad on Friday in closely-contested elections to choose the countrys 12th president.
Supreme Leader casts vote in presidential, local elections
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei arrived in polling station No. 110 Friday morning and cast his vote in the 12th presidential and fifth city and village council elections.
Iran security forces bust several terrorist cells prior to elections: Minister
The Iranian intelligence minister announced that the countrys security forces have managed to smash a number of terrorist cells that intended to disrupt the process of the elections on Friday.
Final results of Irans Presidential Election declared
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli officially declared the results of Irans presidential elections, where Hassan Rouhani was re-elected by a wide margin.
Supreme Leader: Iranian nation, Islamic Republic winner of elections
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message on Saturday praised Iranians massive turnout in May 19 presidential and said Iranian nation is the real winner of the countrys presidential elections.
Iran strikes back at US with more reciprocal sanctions
Iran has sanctioned nine more U.S.-linked businesses, organizations and people over Americas sanctions over its ballistic missile program.
Raeisi: Nation main winner of election
Defeated presidential candidate Ebrahim Raeisi in a statement late on Saturday said that the Iranian nation is the first and main winner of the May 19 presidential election.
Tillerson says hell talk to Irans Zarif at the right time
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said hell talk with his Iranian counterpart at the right time after elections in Iran saw moderate President Hassan Rouhani returned to power.
Economy
Iran, China highlight significant role of Iran in Silk Road
Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ali Tayebnia conferred on Monday with Chinese Finance Minister Xiao Jie on the expansion of economic cooperation and removal of existing barriers between the two countries.
First ATRs land in Tehran
The four out of twenty purchased ATR 72-600 airplaneshave just landed at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on Wednesday.The ATR 72-600 turboprops with registration numbers EP-ITA, EP-ITB, EP-ITC, and EP-ITCwhich was scheduled for landing at Mehrabad Airport late April, finally arrived in Tehran today May 17, 2017.
Irans extraction from joint field with Qatar equals in 11th govt: Minister
Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh said on Wednesday that Irans gas extraction from the joint field with Qatar equaled with Qatar in the 11th government after the 11 phases of South Pars came into stream, each costing $5 billion.
Talks between EAEU, Iran on free trade zone may end by October Ministry
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Nebenzya said that negotiations between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran on a temporary free trade zone agreement could be finished by the next EAEU summit.
Italy biggest EU trade partner of Iran
Bilateral trade between Iran and Italy in the first three months of 2017 stood at 1.2 billion, making Italy the biggest trading partner of Iran in the European Union over the period, IRNA reported, citing the EUs statistical service Eurostat. France and Germany followed Italy.
Regional Affairs
Labour govt. will immediately recognize a state of Palestine
Britains opposition Labour Party has announced in its General Election manifesto that a Labour government will immediately recognize a state of Palestine if the party wins the June 8 vote.
Trump not to relocate US embassy in Israel visit: Official
US President Donald Trump does not plan to announce relocation of the American embassy to Jerusalem-al-Quds in the upcoming visit, says a senior administration official.
Mattis: Militia hit by US strike in Syria Iran-directed offensive force
US Defense Secretary James Mattis stated that the US-led coalition strike on Thursday targeted Iranian-directed forces near Syrias al-Tanf.
Trump lands in Saudi Arabia to reset relations
US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia, making his debut on the world stage in a country that is home to two holiest Muslim sitesin an apparent effort topublicly appeal to Muslims worldwide to view him as a partner and not an enemy.
Full liberation of Mosul in next few days: Iraqi president
Iraqi PresidentFuad Masum has voiced hopes that west Mosul will be freed over the next few days as the countrys special forces announce the end of their mission in the city.
Society
Iran marks National Ferdowsi Day
Iranians paid tribute to Hakim Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi, a renowned literary figure whose Shahnameh is considered as the worlds longest epic poetry written by a single poet.
Harvard Art Museums to show Persian paintings
An exhibition of Persian classic paintings will be held at the Harvard Art Museums, part of Harvard University in Massachusetts, the US, May 20-August 13.
Asghar Farhadi to open Cannes Film Festival
The two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will open the 70th edition of prestigious Cannes Film Festival later on Wednesday.
Islamic Solidarity Games: Irans Weightlifter Barari bags gold medal
Irans Mohammadreza Barari took a gold medal in the mens 105 kg weightlifting competition at the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku on Wednesday.
Irans Asghar Farhadi collects Oscar at Cannes after boycott
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has finally received his Oscar for best foreign language film, nearly three months after boycotting the Academy Awards ceremony.
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