Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
US issues new travel warning to Iran after prisoner swap
The State Department says Americans should think twice about any nonessential travel to Iran.

Supreme Leader pays tribute to Founder of Islamic Republic
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Late Imam Khomeini here on Saturday morning.

 
Iran to buy 40 ATR planes: vice minister
Iran expects to finalise within days a deal to buy up to 40 planes from ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, a deputy transport minister said Saturday.

 
Police arrest students protesting at Iranian oil ministry’s contracts
 A group of Iranian students on Saturday gathered in front of the oil ministry in Tehran to protest at the Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC) model slated to be followed in foreign oil contracts, but the police dispersed the demonstrators and detained a number of them.

 
Singapore lifts ban on transactions with Iran
Singapore has scrapped its prohibition on transactions with Iran, the latest outcome of the entry into force of Tehran’s nuclear agreement with world powers earlier this month.

 
Iran adds 160kb to crude production capacity
Development projects at North Azadegan and Yadavaran are close to completion adding 160,000 barrels a day to the country’s crude oil output, a senior Iranian petroleum official said.

 
Iran cancels conference on oil contracts over visa
Iran has cancelled an oil conference that was scheduled for next month in London to unveil new terms for oil contracts, citing visa restrictions.

 
IRGC doubles missile activities despite US pressure: Commander
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has stepped up boosting its missile capabilities since the US asked to curb them.


 
Iran container ships set for Europe sailings after five years
Iran’s biggest shipping line hopes to start calling again at European ports, with plans for a bi-weekly service connecting India, Iran and Europe as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter.

 
Iranian shooter Khedmati wins gold at Asia Olympic Qualifying
 Iranian woman shooter Najmeh Khedmati snatched a gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle at the Asia Olympic Qualifying Competition on Friday.