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Lawmaker: MKO expulsion to restore regional security
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian legislator predicted that expulsion of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorists from Iraq would help return security to…
Photos: Iran’s FM meets U.N. humanitarian chief Valerie Amos
By Mehr News Agency
Senior MP: US withdrawal to strengthen Syrian army
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator underlined that Washington’s withdrawal from its war plans against Damascus will reinvigorate the Syrian army in…
Iranian president to meet British top diplomat in New York
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed to meet British Foreign Secretary William Hague on the sidelines of the upcoming UN General…
SP phase 16 platform will be installed soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- South Pars gas field’s phase 16 platform will be loaded from Bandar Abbas Yard in November to be installed in…
Forouzan output to hit 100,000 b/d
TEHRAN (FNA)- Production from Forouzan oil field will increase to 100,000 b/d by March 2015 after the installation of two production and…
West support for MKO due to enmity toward Iran: Defense Minister
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the West’s support for the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) is driven by their…
Two refining projects to come online next month
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Ongoing upgrading plans at Isfahan and Tabriz oil refineries will become operational in the next month, Deputy Managing-Director of…
Oil deals reformed to boost output
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said the structure of oil contracts is being reformed in order to boost recovery…
More Iranian firms hike LPG sales
TEHRAN (FNA)- Middle Eastern shipping sources announced that Iranian companies have raised LPG exports in recent months. A report published by Platts…
Iran welcomes Japan’ investment in oil industry
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said he welcomes Japan’s investment in Iran’s industry, specially in the oil and gas sector. Rouhani…
Iran unveils Renault Koleos
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran’s Pars Khodro Corporations unveiled Renault Koleos for Iran’s SAIPA super sales and after sales services missions in a ceremony…
EU sanctions on IOEC lifted
TEHRAN (FNA)- The European Court of Justice ruled out the sanctions imposed by the West on the Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction…
Rouhani’s presence at UN can promote Iran’s status: Lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker says the participation of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani at the UN General Assembly can promote Tehran’s standing in the…
Omani minister to arrive Monday
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Oman’s Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busaidi, heading a high-ranking military…
Commander: IRGC ground force to stage massive drills soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour announced that his forces are scheduled…
Iran, Iraq parliament speakers call for fostering ties
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Osama Al-Nujaifi called on the two…
Salehi: Iran, biggest power in region
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi said Iran is the most powerful country in…
Basij commander: Dismantling Syria’s chemical weapons not to save Israel
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of Iran’s Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi underlined the Syrian army’s preparedness to retaliate against any…
Bolivia’s envoy calls Iran strategic ally of Latin America
TEHRAN (FNA)- Bolivian Ambassador to Tehran Jorge Rodolfo Miranda Luizaga underlined the importance of Iran for Latin America, specially Bolivia. “The Islamic…
MP: Iran’s resolute support for Syria foiled US action
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A ranking Iranian legislator said Tehran’s unwavering support for the Syrian government made the US think twice about taking…
Iran ups Iron ore production
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s iron ore production in the first five months of the current Iranian year (started March 21) exceeded 14.1 million…
Judiciary official raps US for supporting MKO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian judiciary official said while the US claims it is advocating for human rights, it supports members of…
Iran’s deputy FM: US-Russia deal leaves no pretext for attacking Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat underlined that the US should stop its war rhetoric against Syria after reaching a deal with…
Zarif rejects report on response to Obama’s letter
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif categorically denied media reports that he responded to a letter by US President…
US war on Syria would harm the value of UN: Iran UN mission
The spokesman for Iran’s UN mission says any potential military intervention by the United States in Syria is against the UN Charter…
Iran v-ballers clinch berth in 2014 FIVB World Championship
The Iranian national volleyball team has booked the ticket to the 2014 World Championship after it achieved its third consecutive win in…
UN deputy chief hails Iran’s humanitarian aid efforts
TEHRAN (FNA)- United Nations Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Valery Amos in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Hassan Qaddami lauded…
India seeks to increase Iran oil imports
India seeks to increase oil imports from Iran to curtail dollar payouts, despite US-led sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic’s energy and…
Iranian FM’s facebook page hacked
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif confirmed on Saturday that his facebook page was hacked. “My facebook page has…
Meeting of Iranian Foreign Minister with “Six” in New York scheduled for September 26
ILNA: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet with the “Six” International Mediators on the settlement of the Iranian nuclear program,…
Iran ready to set up UN’s logistic base to help neighbors
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society Mohammad Farhadi in a meeting with UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency…
Photos: Iran’s Culture Minister meets artists on occasion of National Cinema Day
By Fars News Agency
Energy Minister says government determined to save dying lake
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian energy minister underlined the government’s determination to save the endangered Lake Oroumiyeh in northwest of the country, which…
A senior Iranian MP says London regrets closing embassy in Tehran
A senior Iranian lawmaker says the British government has come to regret its rash decision to close Iran’s embassy in London. Head…
Resistance mindset, public opinion averted US war on Syria: Iran MP
The United States halted its plan to attack Syria as Washington was apprehensive of the resistance movement and the opposition of the…