Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iranian Police kill 4 armed militants in Southern province
Iranian police forces managed to kill four armed militants reportedly affiliated with Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group in the southern province of Hormozgan, seizing some explosives and munitions, the provincial police chief announced.
Iran keen for closer ties with Russia
In a message to his Russian counterpart, Irans president hoped for a broadened scope of cooperation between the two countries at the international levels.
Iran invites regional states to talks, restraint Irans FM spokesman Ghasemi said the current challenge straining ties among regional states is the result of Riyadh Summit, calling on countries in region to hold talks and remain calm for settling their issues.
New oil contracts to be signed by year end: Official
Deputy Minister of Petroleum said that the condition is ready for signing new oil contracts by the end of this Iranian year (March 20, 2018), with South Pars phase 11, oil layer, and Azadegan field development on priority.
1st Iranian wheat cargo leaves for Oman
The director of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) said on Monday that the first Iranian wheat cargo left Imam Khomeini Port, Khuzestan Province, southwest Iran, for Oman.
Iranian Commander: ISIL created by US, Israel
Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan described Washington as the permanent enemy of his country, and said the ISIL terrorist group has been created by the US and Israel.
Amano: IAEA continues verification of Irans nuclear commitments
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to continue its unbiased survey on Irans nuclear commitments to sound implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in line with the safeguard agreements, says the IAEA director general.