Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Irans Army Ground Force unveils new achievements
Iranian Army Ground Force on Wednesday unveiled its latest achievements including a new air defense system, an optimized version of Chieftain Tanks, and an NRBC vehicle named Shahram.
Iran, Italy ink 12 trade contracts
Executive Manager of Iran-Italy Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Mines said that 12 contracts and pre-contracts were signed in the presence of Italian PM and Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammadreza Nematzadeh on Wednesday.
IMF forecasts 4% growth for Iranian economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a four-percent growth rate for Iran in 2016 while maintaining a gloomy outlook for Saudi Arabia.
Leader underlines Irans positive view on cooperation with Italy
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Iran holds a positive view of Italy, expressing the hope that visit by the European countrys prime minister would further strengthen Irans optimistic view.
Iran advisors helped kill 200 terrorists in Syria: Commander
Commander of the Iranian Armys Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan says four military advisers recently martyred in Syriahad helped kill as many as 200 terrorists.
Irans young population to create economic boom: Envoy
Irans Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshroo said the Islamic Republics young population will further prepare the ground for rapid economic growth in the country.
US lawmakers petition Iran to grant them visa
Three members of the US congress have asked Iranian officials to allow them to inspect Irans nuclear sites ahead of a speech by the governor of the Central Bank of Iran in Washington this Friday.