Politics
Saudi Arabia regime lacks legitimacy: Iran official
Asenior Iranian military official has announced that international conference on geopolitical crises in the Islamic World will be held in October, saying Saudi Arabias political system lacks legitimacy and democracy.
Salehi: EU now fully engaged in nuclear research coop.
Head of AEOI has said Fordow nuclear facility would provide excellent grounds for Iran-EU cooperation on nuclear research.Ali Akbar Salehi and the EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Caete met on Sunday to discuss Iran and the EUs possible nuclear cooperation. Salehi said that after JCPOA implementation, Iran had hosted many EU delegations, and now we see a full European engagement in the issue.
Saudi Arabia creating problems in Iran Hajj talks: Iran minister
Irans minister of culture and Islamic guidance says Saudi Arabia is creating problems for the dispatch of Iranian pilgrims to this years Hajj rituals.
Iran, Pakistan set to hold joint naval drill today
Naval forces from Iran and Pakistan are going to stage joint military exercises later today, in the waters east of the Strait of Hormuz.
US says Irans purchase of S-300 could draw sanctions
US State Department Spokesman John Kirby said Irans possession of the Russian S-300 surface-to-air defensive missile system could lead to US-levied sanctions against Tehran.
Leader warns against submission to West
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns against any submission to new Western demands about Irans missile defense program and other technologies.
President Rouhani warns of tough action against powers delay in implementing N. deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the world powers of Tehrans serious reaction to their lagging and delay in implementing their undertakings under the Vienna nuclear agreement.
Iranian, EU officials meet in Vienna
Iranian and European Union (EU) officials held talks in the Austrian capital on Friday.
Iran confirms planned sale of 32 metric tons of heavy water to US
A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator confirms reports that Iran will sell 32 metric tons of heavy water to the United States.
Zarif, Kerry hold second meeting in a week
Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif and his American counterpart John Kerry held their second meeting in a week in New York on April 22.
S. African President in Tehran
South African President Jacob Zuma, heading a high-ranking eco-political delegation, arrived in Tehran early Sunday.
President Rouhani welcomes South African counterpart in Tehran
President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his visiting South African counterpart Jacob Zuma here on Sunday.
Economy
South Korean President Park to make state visit to Iran in May
South Korean President Park Geun-hye will make a state visit to Iran from May 1 to 3 to meet President Hassan Rouhani and initiate discussions with Iran on a wide range of areas including energy and engineering, her office said on Monday.
US and Iran report some progress on Iran sanctions complaint
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reported some progress Tuesday on Iranian complaints that its not getting the sanctions relief it deserves under last years landmark nuclear deal.
Russia says Irans crude output increase not much affecting price
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that increase in Irans oil production will not have much effect on the price in the world market.
GOP warily eyes Kerry-Zarif meeting on Iran sanctions relief
Secretary of State John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart will meet Friday for a second time this week over complaints from Iran that its not getting the sanctions relief it deserves under last years nuclear deal. The meeting drew concern from Republicans who said Kerry should not announce changes to U.S. sanctions that go beyond what Iran is entitled to.
Task force on unwinding Iran sanctions established: Araqchi
The First Iran-G5+1 Joint Commission session after implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resulted in formation of a task force to monitor lifting of Iran sanctions, a senior Iranian negotiator said on Friday.
U.S. has no objection to foreign banks dealing with Iran: Kerry
The United States is not opposed to foreign banks doing business with Iran in line with the terms of a historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
EU, G5+1 to reassure foregin investors about Irans market: Helga Schmid
European Unions (EU) Deputy Foreign Policy Chief Helga Maria Schmid said the 28-member bloc and world powers have agreed to cooperate in efforts to boost foreign economic entities confidence for investing in Irans market following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Indias Reliance eyes buying more crude from Iran
A senior official with Indias biggest oil refiner Reliance Industries Ltd said the company plans to purchase more oil crude from Iran following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Society
Foreign investors to invest in Arvand Free Zones water tourism sector
Head of Physical Education Department of Arvand Free Zone said that two foreign investors are to invest in Abadan and Khorramshahr to improve water tourism sector.
Foreign tourists up in Khorasan povince
Director General of Razavi Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Department Hossein Zare Sefat said that foreign tourists entry in the province increased by 5.5% compared to last year.
34th edition of FIFF kicks off in Tehran
The 34th edition of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) in two sections of Cinema Salvation Cinema (International competition) and Eastern Vista (Competition of Asian and Islamic Countries) started today in Tehran.
Sadi commemorated
Ceremonies marking April 20 as Commemoration Day of Sadi, world-known Iranian poet and mystic Shiekh Mosleheddin Sadi Shirazi, are held across the country, including at his tomb in Shiraz.
Irans President urges long-term plans for environmental protection
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed his administrations commitment to conserving the environment, calling for long-term plans on environmental issues.
Regional Affairs
Iranian Army rejects organized deployment in Syria
Iranian Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi dismissed his forces organized presence in Syria, saying that only some army men have been dispatched to the country among other volunteer military advisors.
Obama and King Salman of Saudi Arabia meet, but deep rifts remain
President Obama and King Salman of Saudi Arabia spent more than two hours in a closed-door meeting that American officials said was cordial but underscored deep differences with the kingdom over Iran, human rights and the best way to fight terror.
Syria acted responsibly on chemical disarmament: Iran
A senior Iranian diplomat has highlighted the Syrian governments measures on disarmament of chemical weapons, saying Damascus has acted responsibly in this regard.
Syria crisis death toll stands at 400,000: UN Envoy
The United Nations special envoy for Syria says some 400,000 people have lost their livesas a result of more than five years of foreign-sponsored conflict gripping the Arab country.
Top terrorist commander killed in northwest Syria bombing
The leader of al-Qaeda-linked Ahrar al-Sham terrorist group has been killed in a bomb attack that targeted the Takfiri militants headquarters in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib.
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