Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Irans Asghar Farhadi, absent at Oscars, pleads for empathy in win for The Salesman
A political context larger than that of films themselves swept Irans The Salesman into the limelight and effectively solidified its win in the best foreign language category at the Oscars on Sunday. Iranian astronaut Anousheh Ansari accepted the award on behalf of director Asghar Farhadi, who was absent from the ceremony in protest of Donald Trumps travel ban.
Iran successfully launches latest cruise missile
Irans latest developed cruise missile Nasir has been successfully test fired during massive naval drills on Mon., Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan announced today.
Irans Zarif to arrive in Pakistan today for ECO meeting
Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif will arrive in Pakistan on Monday evening to attend the 22nd meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization Council of Ministers (COM) which will be held on February 28.
Hundreds of Iranian navy forces deployed in Makran coasts
Hundreds of the Iranian Navys Special Forces and commandos were stationed in the Makran region on Sunday as part of the ongoing naval exercises in southern parts of the country.
London mayor, US State Dept. congratulate Farhadi on Oscar
The US Department of State in a Farsi post in its Twitter account offered its congratulations to Farhadi, the cast and crew of The Salesman, and the Iranian people for winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film.
Iranians welcome Farhadis Oscar for best foreign film
Iranians on Monday cheered the choice of one of their own for best foreign film Oscar, lauding director Asghar Farhadis boycott of the Hollywood ceremony for his film The Salesman as an act of defiance against the Trump administrations executive order.