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Israel boycott ban condemned in UK
The UK government has been accused by a coalition of politicians, union leaders and celebrities of trying to shield Israel from criticism by threatening legal action against councils who want to join boycotts against the regime.

 
Iran discussing investments with US firms
Iran said on Saturday that it has started preliminary talks with some American companies over certain investment projects in the country.

 
Pakistan lifts sanctions on Iran
Pakistan formally lifted sanctions on Iran on Friday, a move which is expected to open a new era of cooperation between the two countries in the areas of banking, trade and energy.

 
President: All eyes on Iran�s elections
President Hassan Rouhani said all eyes of regional countries are on the Iran�s upcoming elections as the country is preparing for two elections slated for February 26.

 
Iran, EU set up roadmap for joint cooperation
Iran and the European Union set up a roadmap for future scientific and technological cooperation.

 
UK PM calls EU referendum for June
Prime Minister David Cameron called a June 23 referendum on membership of the European Union on Saturday as he sought to rally his divided Conservative Party behind a deal which he said would guarantee Britain�s prosperity and security in the bloc.

 
�Iran, Oman firm to boost all-out ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described Iran-Oman relations as exemplary, saying Tehran and Muscat are keen to expand relations in various fields to contribute to regional and international peace and security.

 
MP: Turkey playing with fire in region
A senior Iranian lawmaker said Turkey has been playing with fire in the Middle East region, warning that the continuation of policies benefiting the Zionists will backfire on Ankara.

 
IRNA chief, Hezbollah leader meet in Beirut
IRNA Chief Mohammad Khoddadi met with Lebanon�s Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

 
Iran seeks $45b in foreign investment to strengthen economy
Iran�s economy minister said his country is seeking $45 billion in foreign investment following the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with world powers last month.

 
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Iran welcomes foreign capital only if it boosts economy
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Ali Tayyebnia said on Saturday that Iran welcomes foreign investment only if it leads to strengthening national economy.

 
Choice of Mashhad as Islamic capital opportunity: official
Minister of Culture and Islamic Ali Janati said that the selection of the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad as the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2017 is an opportunity for officials to promote the country and city among Islamic nations.

 
Iran sees oil exports to rise by 160,000bpd in March
Iran expects to be able to increase its oil exports by 160,000 barrels a day in March with sales to Eastern Europe on the agenda, said Mohsen Qamsari, director general for international affairs of the National Iranian Oil Company.

 
�Political awareness in elections consolidates national power�
Participating in elections coupled with political awareness is one way to address problems and to consolidate national power, a candidate for Assembly of Experts said late on Friday.

 
Boeing gets U.S. license to talk deals with Iranian airlines
Boeing Co said on Friday that the United States gave it a license to hold talks with airlines in Iran about buying jetliners, but said it would need additional U.S. approval to make sales.

 
Syria, Russia blast Turkish shelling
Damascus has denounced Turkish artillery shelling inside the Syria territory as an �outrageous violation� of international law, saying Ankara is targeting civilians in the country.

 
Election meddling arouses �revolutionary wrath� of Iranians: commander
Hassan Firouzabadi, the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has said the U.S. and England�s interference in upcoming elections is extremely disgusting and despicable, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday.

 
Zarif calls Iran-Oman relations exemplary
In a joint press conference with his Omni counterpart on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called Tehran-Muscat relationship �exemplary.�

 
Rouhani says Iranophobia is replaced by �Iranopraise�
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that his government made serious efforts to replace Iranophobia with �Iranopraise�, noting the true image of the Iranian people should be revealed to the world.

 
Russia announces closer military cooperation with Iran in Syria
The Russian government has promised to increase military cooperation with Iran as both countries continue to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

 
Saudi Arabia halts $4 billion in Lebanese deals amid Iran dispute
Saudi Arabia announced on Friday it is halting deals worth $4 billion aimed at equipping and supporting Lebanese security forces, a likely retaliation for the tiny country�s siding with Iran amid the kingdom�s spat with the Shiite powerhouse.