Politics
Irans Rouhani says U.S.-Iran enmity eased, but distrust will remain
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with a U.S. television network that aired on Sunday that Tehran and Washington have taken the first steps toward decreasing their enmity due to a landmark nuclear accord.
Iranian nuclear experts take Parchin samples without IAEA: IRNA
Iranian nuclear experts have taken environmental samples from the military base at Parchin without United Nations inspectors being present, the spokesman for Irans atomic energy agency was quoted as saying on Monday.
UN nuke agency: Irans role in nuclear probe meets standards
The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency has acknowledged that it agreed to have Iranian experts take samples it wants to analyze for signs that Tehran might have worked on atomic arms. But it says that the probe meets strict agency standards.
Araqchi appointed as head of JCPOA headquarters
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affaris Abbas Araqchi was appointed as head of a headquarters in charge of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it was announced on Tuesday.
Pope Francis praises Iran-P5+1 nuclear agreement
Pope Francis has hailed the recent nuclear agreement clinched between Iran and the P5+1, saying the breakthrough proved political goodwill can play a significant role in resolving international issues.
Irans president, UN chief meet in New York
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met at the UN headquarters in New York on Saturday.
President Rouhani: Iran ready to expand all-out ties with EU
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with President of the European Council Donald Tusk here on late Saturday voiced Irans readiness to considerably boost cooperation with the European Union.
Rouhani calls for enhanced ties with Japan
President Hassan Rouhani said Japan is a strategic partner of Iran and diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between the two countries shall further increase.
Rouhani, Hollande support new bilateral ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and French President Franois Hollande met here on Sunday discussing new areas of cooperation between Tehran and Paris under the post-sanction conditions.
Economy
NIOC, Total planning new, diverse cooperation
Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Rokneddin Javadi and Totals President of Exploration and Production Arnaud Breuillac have expressed determination of their companies to expand their cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
France business development office inaugurated in Tehran
France has inaugurated a business development office in the Iranian capital Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with Iran.
Novo Nordisk to build 70 million plant in Iran
Danish insulin maker Novo Nordisk A/S NVO, -1.50% has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Food and Drug Administration of Iran to build a new manufacturing facility in the country.
Iran, China sign major electricity deal
China has signed a major strategic agreement with Iran based on which it will provide funds for Iran to develop electricity projects.
German firm to organize Iran Plast 2016
Messe Dsseldorf, one of the worlds largest trade fair organizers, has announced that it plans to organize Irans biggest plastics show that will be held next year.
Swiss firm opens Airbnb-style service in Iran
OrientStay lists 200 flats in nine cities, and is seeking investors at Europe-Iran Forum in Geneva
US firms can use post-sanction conditions: Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran is not banning US companies adding they can also use the post-sanction conditions and in a competitive setting invest and transfer techonology to Iran.
Military
Iran Armed Forces biggest anti-terror force: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are the biggest anti-terrorism force.
Iran marks Sacred Defense anniversary with nationwide parades
Iranian Armed Forces staged military parades across the country on Tuesday morning to commemorate the Sacred Defense Week, which marks the onset of the Iraqi imposed war on Iran 35 years ago.
Irans Army Ground Force furnished with new artillery gear
The Iranian Army Ground Force on Saturday officially received a number of the latest homegrown military equipment, including cannons and anti-armor missiles.
Report: Iran unveils indigenous reconnaissance drone
Irans semi-official Tasnim news agency is reporting that the countrys army has unveiled a new home-made reconnaissance drone that can stay aloft for up to six hours.
Society
President officially starts new school year in Iran
President Hassan Rouhani here on Wednesday officially started the new school year in the country by ringing the bell in a high school in southeast of Tehran.
Head of space agency: Orbiting home-made satellites Irans priority
Orbiting satellites is our priority; generally we have strategies for different levels and we will start from lower to the higher orbits, Manteqi, who used to serve as the managing director of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), told FNA on Sunday.
Irans Festival of Tribes going global
The 10th Festival of Iranian Tribes Culture will also host tribes from Central Asian countries.
Mesbah satellite to return home after sanction lifting
President of Iranian Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) said Mesbah satellite was sent to Italy for final experiments and is scheduled to return to the country by the removal of sanctions.
Iran wins AFC Womens Futsal Championship
Iranian national futsal team claimed the title of the inaugural AFC Womens Futsal Championship after beating Japan 1-0 in a thrilling final on Saturday.
Epic Muhammad film represents Iran at the Oscars
The epic film Muhammad by director Majid Majidi, which portrays the childhood of the Muslim prophet, will represent Iran in next years competition for an Oscar for best foreign film, media reported Saturday.
Regional Affairs
Iran president condemns raid on diplomatic missions in Yemen
Irans President Hassan Rouhani has strongly condemned airstrikes against civilians, infrastructure and specifically diplomatic missions in Yemen.
Palestine President Abbas warns Israel of Intifada
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has warned Israel of another Intifada (Palestinian uprising) over the intensification of clashes in al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East al-Quds (Jerusalem).
Iran leader hits at Israel over al-Aqsa violence
Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced Israel on Wednesday for what he called its insult to Jerusalems Al-Aqsa mosque in connection with Israeli actions at one of Islams holiest places.
43 Iranians killed, tens of others injured in Hajj stampede
As many as 43 Iranians were killed and tens of others were injured in Hajj stampede in Mena on Thursday.
At U.N., Irans Rouhani calls for investigation into Hajj crush
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed over 700 people at the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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