Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
Tehran approves Iranian-Russian bank proposal
The bank will initially focus on investment in bilateral trade and other joint economic projects.

 
Zarif stresses UN role in diplomatic settlement of Yemen crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif here on Wednesday stressed Tehran’s principle stands on establishment of ceasefire and success of the political process in Yemen to be participated by all Yemeni groups.

 
IAEA report proves peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program: Envoy
Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stressed that a recent report by the agency on Tehran’s nuclear energy program once again showed the country’s commitment to its obligations, but at the same time said the report includes “unnecessary” details.

 

Salehi: Removal of sanctions, implementation of JCPOA depends on Iran
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Thursday that grounds are now well prepared for full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as other side has undersigned documents on redesigning and modernization of Arak Research Reactor.


 
Ceasefire prerequisite for start of political process in Syria: Iranian official
 Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian said cessation of conflicts is necessary before a political process for resolving the Syrian crisis could begin.

 
Russia may produce Sukhoi Superjets in Iran
Russian officials say the country is negotiating with Iran over the local production of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) airliner to replace the ageing Iranian fleet on regional routes.


 
Ayatollah Hamedani: Paris incident justifies ignition of new waves of Islamophobia
Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani said on Thursday that the recent terrorist operation in Paris has justified new waves of Islamophobia to expel Muslims and set ablaze the holy Quran.

 
Iran pillar of regional stability: Velayati
Senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader has referred to Iran as the backbone of stability and security in the region.

 

Iran, Russia cooperation documents to be inked during Putin’s visit
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi said that documents aimed at upgrading Tehran-Moscow cooperation will be signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tehran.


 
Transition to national currencies in Iran-Russia trade matter of 2-3 weeks
The process of switching to national currencies in transactions between Moscow and Tehran may be completed very quickly, a senior Iranian official said.