Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
Iranian defense minister denies media reports of Tehran’s missile test
The Iranian Defense Minister has denied media reports of Tehran’s missile test, Press TV reports.

 
Trump cautioned against designating Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organization
The US State and Defense Departments have cautioned President Donald Trump against designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a report says.

Oil major Total says final investment decision on Iran project depends on renewal of U.S. waivers
French oil major Total plans to make a final investment decision on a $2 billion gas project in Iran by the summer, but the decision hinges on the renewal of U.S. sanctions waivers, the company’s chief executive said on Thursday.

Visa regime with many countries to be lifted soon: Iranian deputy FM
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said the country’s citizens can make visa-free trips to a large number of countries in the near future.

 
Russia, Iran plan to sign agreement on visa-free travel for tourist groups
The agreement on visa-free travel for Russian and Iranian citizens within tourist groups will be signed during the visit of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to Moscow scheduled for March 2017, Russia’s Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan told TASS.

 
Iran in possession of diverse types of missiles: IRGC commander
A senior IRGC commander highlighted Iran’s know-how to manufacture a wide range of military equipment, including missiles, saying that the country has developed various domestically-built surface-to-surface missiles.

 
Russia to promote Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft on Iranian market
According to the Russian ambassador, the interest in Iran’s market has grown significantly. Promotion of Sukhoi Superjet-100 (SSJ-100) aircraft on the Iranian market is one of the priorities for Russia in its economic cooperation with Iran, Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan told TASS in an interview on Wednesday.


 
Takht-Ravanchi, Dutch counterpart highlight cordial ties
Deputy FM for European and American Affairs is visiting the Netherlands and has met country’s Foreign Minister Bert Koenders.

 
Driving wedge between Moscow, Tehran impossible — head of Russia-Iran Business Council
Chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council Vladimir Obydenov said Moscow and Tehran “have a lot of common interests”.

 
Iranians preparing to mark Islamic Revolution anniversary amid US threats
Iranians from all walks of life are preparing for rallies marking the 38th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution amid the new US administration’s stepped-up anti-Iran rhetoric.