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Iran defense issues non-negotiable: Araghchi
Senior member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team dismissed the statements by US State Department spokesperson, saying that issues related to the country’s defense programs are non-negotiable.

Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tankers in Gulf of Aden
The 33rd Fleet of the Navy has saved two Iranian oil tankers from pirates seize, it was reported on Tuesday.


 
Zarif: Comprehensive nuclear agreement can preserve Iran’s rights
 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday he believed a comprehensive nuclear agreement can preserve Iran’s entire nuclear rights.


 
Over 600 projects simultaneously inaugurated by President
President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday concurrently inaugurated over 600 educational projects nationwide through video teleconference system.


 
Iran nuclear talks on sidelines of Munich conference:German official
The upcoming Munich Security Conference (February 6-8) could be the venue for further talks on Tehran’s nuclear program between Iran and six world powers (US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany), a German foreign ministry spokesman told IRNA Monday.




Iran helps other countries fight terror: IRGC cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic has helped neighboring countries fight aggression and terror from various entities by providing them with military know-how.

 
Fajr satellite serves no military purpose: Official
The domestically-made Fajr (Dawn) satellite serves no military purpose, an official said here on Tuesday.




Iran ready to share nuclear experience with neighbors: AEOI head
The head of Atomic Organization of Iran’s Atomic Energy said the country’s proposal for the establishment of a convention on the safety of nuclear plants is aimed at boosting peace and interaction in the region.

 
Top security official: Iran’s aerospace success displays inefficiency of sanctions
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the country’s success in launching another satellite into orbit displayed that the western sanctions have failed to block Iran’s progress.

 
Barter trade to boost Iran-Russia transactions
Iran and Russia, both facing international embargo, could raise the volume of their transactions should they opt for barter trade, a senior Iranian trade official says.

 
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