Sunday 17 January 2016 - 14:34
Story Code : 197202
Weekly Report: From historic JCPOA implementation to termination of all sanctions
Politics
US confirms prisoner swap with Iran
A US official announced on Saturday that Iran has released four US-Iranian dual citizens within a prisoner swap, and Washington has reciprocally freed 7 Iranian prisoners and dismissed charges against 14 other Iranian nationals previously put on the red notice list.
Sanctions imposed over Irans nuclear program lifted
Sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are lifted following confirmation of Tehrans commitment to? the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
IAEA Director Generals Statement on Irans compliance with nuclear deal
Today, I released a report confirming that Iran has completed the necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The report was submitted to the IAEA Board of Governors and to the United Nations Security Council.
Executive order signed lifting Iran sanctions
Iran has completed the necessary steps in a deal to restrict its nuclear program, meaning international economic sanctions are lifted, officials from the EU and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Saturday.
UN chief welcomes implementation day under JCPOA
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a statement on Saturday welcomed the achievement of Implementation Day under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the E3+3 and Iran.
President presents next year budget bill to Majlis
President Hassan Rouhani attended the Majlis open session this morning to present the budget bill for the countrys next year that will start on March 20, 2016.
Economy
Tehran Stock Exchange sets new record ahead of JCPOA implementation
In the wake of the imminent implementation of a recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA), Irans main share index increased by 1344 units on Saturday, setting a new record after 18 months of depression.
Iran, Germany ink deal to boost agricultural cooperation
High-Ranking officials from Iran and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop cooperation between the two countries in various areas of agriculture.
Shell, Total representatives arrive in Tehran
Representatives of several worlds oil giants have traveled to Iran on the verge of the removal of international sanctions.A few days before the cancellation of international sanctions against Iran, a number of the largest oil companies including the Anglo-Dutch Royal Dutch Shell company and Frances Total Corporation have sent representatives to Iran in order to negotiation with Iranian oil authorities.
Iran Transport Minister: Deal Signed to Buy 114 Airbus Planes as Soon as Sanctions Are Lifted
Iran Transport Minister: Deal signed to buy 114 Airbus planes as soon as sanctions are lifted.
20 foreign banks say ready to work with Iran
Irans media has said at least 20 foreign banks have announced willingness to cooperate with the country over international transaction issues as soon as the sanctions against Tehran are lifted.
Military
Iran withdraws suit against Russia over non-delivery of S-300 systems
Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that Iran will recall its suit against Russia for the non-delivery of S-300 air defense systems.
Iran unveils first homegrown amphibious aircraft
Irans first domestically-made amphibious aircraft was put on display at a ceremony on Tuesday with Vice-President for Science and Technology Affairs Sorena Sattari in attendance.
US sailors in custody of Iran treated with courtesy: White House
Weve received assurances from the Iranians, both that our sailors are safe, that theyre afforded sort of the care sort of the proper courtesy that youd expect, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.
US sailors drifting into Iran waters not hostile: Spokesman
Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman says the drifting of the US vessels into Irans territorial waters was no hostile act.
US aircraft made dangerous moves in Persian Gulf: Irans EC secretary
Secretary of Irans Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said the US military aircraft that supported the two US Navy boats captured by Iran after trespassing the countrys territorial waters on Tuesday made provocative moves, which should be legally pursued in international bodies.
White House not ruling out anti-Iran sanctions over ballistic missile test
White House cannot rule out imposing sanctions against Tehran at any time over its ballistic missile program.
Society
Music performance for women
Iranian TV, cinema and theatre actress, Hengameh Qaziani, staged her first vocal performance at Vahdat Hall on January 9.
Sanctions removal to boost tourism: VP
Vice president and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization welcomed withdrawal of sanction within 48 hours saying it will result in development of tourism.
Iran to host intl Quran competition for visually-impaired
An Iranian Quranic official said the country will host the first international Quran competition for the visually-impaired later this year.
Iran among top 4 nations with highest refugees
The latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends reports that Iran is one of the worlds four countries with the highest number of refugees.
Aydin Aghdashloo became a Knight in silence
The French Embassy in Neauphle-le- Chateau Street in downtown Tehran on Jan. 12, 2016 played host to a ceremony awarding highest of the French government decoration, the Chevalier(Knight) to renowned Iranian Painter and art scholar Aydin Aghdashloo.
Regional Affairs
Saudi Arabia arrests sister of jailed blogger Raif Badawi: Amnesty
Amnesty International says the sister of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been detained, describing her arrest as damning proof of the kingdoms human rights violations.
Saudi king not aware of his surroundings, report says
Saudi Arabias King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is suffering from periodic blackouts and inability to speak, a new report says.
UK reveals its helping Saudi-led Yemen campaign
TEHRAN (Tasnim) British troops are helping identify targets for an Arab-led military campaign in Yemen and claim they havent found any deliberate breaches of humanitarian law, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said.
Leaders top aide: Saudi Arabias wrong policies causing regional tensions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Supreme Leaders top adviser for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati blamed Saudi Arabias unacceptable policies throughout the past years for the current standoff between Tehran and Riyadh.
Syrian FM: Russia 10 times more efficient in anti-Daesh fight than US
Russias aerial campaign against terrorists in Syria is ten times more successful than that of the United States, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told Sputnik.
Saudi warplanes kill 30 in NW Yemen
At least 30 people have been killed ?in a Saudi airstrike in northwestern Yemen, a day after six troops were killed at a military base of the kingdom near the border.
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