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Rouhani: JCPOA political victory for Iranian nation
President Hassan Rouhani defended a nuclear agreement which has recently come under criticism at home, calling it a �political and legal honor for the Iranian nation.�

 
Iranian footballer Oladi dies aged 30
Iranian footballer Mehrdad Oladi, playing for the country�s northern side Malavan Bandar Anzali, passed away at the age of 30 due to a heart attack in a Tehran hospital on Tuesday.

Zarif calls on US to stop meddling in Iran�s relations with other states
Iran�s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Washington to stop meddling in Iran�s relations with other countries ahead of a meeting with his US counterpart.

 
White House signals veto on Saudi 9/11 bill
The White House signaled that President Obama would veto legislation that would open the door for litigation against Saudi Arabia by families of 9/11 victims.

 
Taliban attack in Kabul kills 28, wounds over 320
A major Taliban bomb and gun attack on a government security office in central Kabul during rush hour on Tuesday killed at least 28 people and wounded more than 320, a week after the militant group announced a spring offensive.

 
UN chief: Israeli settlement activities �illegal
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has slammed Israel�s �illegal� settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian lands and said Tel Aviv�s land grab polices are an obstacle to peace.

 
TCMF director: Contemporary music not receiving sufficient attention
The first international Tehran Contemporary Music Festival (TCMF) will be held in Tehran during April 22-29.

 
Iran, Kazakhstan urge joint efforts to fight terrorism
The parliamentary speakers of Iran and Kazakhstan called for a genuine fight against terrorist groups, particularly Daesh Takfiri terrorists, in the region.

 
Parliament approves current year budget bill
The Iranian Parliament on Tuesday approved a $97 billion budget for the current year (March 20, 2016-March 20, 2017).

 
Chinese envoy to visit Syria, Iran in peace bid
The parliamentary speakers of Iran and Kazakhstan called for a genuine fight against terrorist groups, particularly Daesh Takfiri terrorists, in the region.

 
Iran has made significant progress in neurosurgery
A prominent German scientist praised Iran�s growth in neurosurgery, saying Iran had made significant progress in neurosurgery over the past few years.

 
Minister hails Iran anti-drug measures
Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli hailed Iran�s anti-drug measures that have enormously contributed to stopping drug-transit to Europe and the United States.

 

 
Tehran Times
 
Iran�s crude output to reach pre-sanctions level by June
Iran�s crude oil production will reach pre-sanctions levels within two months, a deputy oil minister was quoted as saying on Tuesday, reaffirming Tehran�s commitment to boosting production.

 
Fajr festival showcasing bright lineup of world cinema
A vibrant lineup of movies, documentaries and shorts by directors from around the globe will be screened during the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, which opens today at Tehran�s Charsu Cineplex.

 
Employing �U-Turn� secures JCPOA implementation
Three months after the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - the nuclear agreement signed between Iran and P5+1 in mid-January, President Hassan Rouhani�s administration could eventually persuade its dubious critics that Iran is reconnected to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).

 
Pakistani flotilla leaves Bandar Abbas
The Pakistani flotilla headed home on April 19 by leaving Bandar Abbas, a port city located in southern Iran, the Pakistan embassy said in a press release a copy which was received by the Tehran Times.

 
Aiming at Iran, Saudi Arabia mixes oil policy with politics
After taking over defense and economic planning, Saudi Arabia�s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has now stamped his authority over oil policy.

 
Rouhani calls JCPOA a �political and legal honor�
President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a �political and legal honor for the Iranian people�.

 
U.S. unipolar system has ended in failure, Iran says
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the U.S. unipolar system in managing the world has failed, noting and its failure is obvious given the current crises and wars.

 
Iran staunching flow of narcotics into U.S., Europe
Iranian Interior Minister Abodolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Tuesday that Iran staunches unbridled flow of narcotics into the U.S. and Europe thanks to increasing drugs seizures and stricter anti-drugs measures.

 
Gov. says cannot cut cash subsidies to 24 million citizens
Government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht has thrown into question the feasibility of cutting cash subsidies to 24 million people, saying it is �unfair� to delist Tehran residents with monthly incomes as high as almost $900.

 
UN Security Council unable to settle Palestine crisis: Iran
The Iranian deputy permanent representative to the UN has said the Security Council is unable to resolve the decades-old Palestinian crisis.