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Airplane maker ATR signs $536M, 20-aircraft deal with Iran
European airplane manufacturer ATR said Thursday it signed a $536-million deal with Iran Air for at least 20 aircraft, the latest aviation firm to strike a deal following Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.




 


176 more presidential candidates register
“The registration of 176 nominees out of 196 has been confirmed on the third day of enlisting candidates,” says Ali Pourali-Motlagh, the Secretary of Election Headquarters.

 
Iran’s missile tests not linked to UN resolution on nuclear deal: Qassemi
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country’s missile tests are not in contravention of a UN resolution endorsing the country’s nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries.

 
Idlib chemical attack probe mission should include Iran, Turkey Reps – Moscow
The mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to investigate the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Idlib province should include representatives of all the UN Security Council members, as well as the guarantor countries of the ceasefire – Iran and Turkey, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik.

 
Swedish Gov’t authorizes firm to invest in Iran through bitcoins
The government of Sweden is reported to have authorized a local business to create a mechanism based on a globally popular virtual currency to transfer funds to Iran.

 
Creation of coalition to demine Syrian historic sites to be discussed in Tehran
A document on creation of the international coalition on demining the UNESCO cultural heritage sites in Syria is to be discussed at forthcoming Tehran meeting, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.

 
Iran calls US to send peace message, not missiles, to region
Head of Parliament NSFPC has criticized the US for its missile attack against Syrian airfield; says US should have sent message of peace rather than symbol of destruction.

 

Iran’s diplomatic mission in Egypt: Claims for Iran’s support of terrorists in Sinai ‘ridiculous’
The Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Egypt issued a statement on Thursday rejecting the claims that Iran has supported terrorists in Sinai and described the news hype as a measure to deviate attentions from terrorist attack on Egyptian churches.


 
Mexican President stresses enthusiasm for broadening ties with Iran
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto underscored his country’s willingness to further develop relations and cooperation with Iran, specially in energy and economic fields.

 
Iran to provide social security for foreign nationals
An Iranian official declared that immigrants and refugees who have a work permit and reside in Iran will be covered by the Social Security Organisation.