Daily look at Iran�s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 

Iran urges Europe to back JCPOA �practically�


A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the European countries to �practically� support implementation of the July 2015 nuclear deal.

Huge offshore platform held in place in Iran�s South Pars


Iranian technicians installed the first platform of Phase 14 of the South Pars gas field after shipping the megastructure in the Persian Gulf.

1st Intl. Comprehensive Marine Expo kicks off in Tehran


�The first International Comprehensive Marine Exhibition of Iran (MARINEEX) has kicked off in Tehran in the presence of head of marine department of Ministry of Defense and participation of 140 companies.

Iran, Hong Kong, China, Panama agree to jointly probe tanker collision


�The maritime authorities of China, Panama, Iran and Hong Kong on Thursday signed an agreement to jointly investigate the collision that led to explosion and sinking of Iranian oil carrier Sanchi.

EP Official: Europe supports strongly JCPOA as valid int�l agreement


�Head of foreign relations committee of European Parliament (EP) David Mc Allister said on Wednesday that EP strongly supports Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Lebanon after best relationship with Iran


Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri told Davos attendees on Wednesday that he as the prime minister wants the best relationship with Iran.

100s of safety risks loom ahead, year after Tehran high-rise blaze


One year after the tragic blaze at Plasco high-rise in downtown Tehran, experts warn of hundreds more similar safety hazards facing�the Iranian capital city.

Gas sales to Turkey�s BOTA? irrelevant to Turkmenistan case


The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that the new sales contract inked with neighboring Turkey�s BOTA? has nothing to do with Iran-Turkmenistan gas dispute.





Tehran receives Iranian sailors� DNA tests from China: Diplomat


Iran consul general in Shanghai said on Thursday that the DNA tests taken from the bodies of the Iranian sailors killed in the Sanchi oil tanker inferno earlier this month have been sent to Tehran two days ago.

TEDPIX ends trading week above 99,500


Tehran Stock Exchange�s main index gained 297.48 points or 0.3% to end Wednesday trade at 99,522.2.