Zarif arrives in New York to attend UN meeting

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif landed in the American city of New York hours ago.

Iran ready for talks if sanctions lifted, bullying behaviour abandoned: Rouhani

Politics Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that if the United States lifts the sanctions and ends its bullying behavior, Iran is ready for negotiations.

Iranian industry min:

Sanctions meant to paralyze production but it grew 1% in Q1

Economy Despite all pressures from US sanctions which aimed to hamper Iran's economy, domestic production has increased by 1% in the first three months of the year, Iranian Industry Minister Reza Rahmani said on Sunday.

Energy min:$2.4bn of investments made in power industry in 6 years

EconomyIranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Sunday that during the past six years, some 230 trillion rials (about $2.4 billion) of investments have been made on power and electricity industry.

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Two phases of combined-cycle power plant launched in N Khorasan

Politics The first and second steam units of Shirvan Combined Cycle Power Plant in Shirvan County, North Khorasan province, with a combined capacity of 320 megawatts were launched on Sunday morning in a ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani.

Govt. to prepare budget bill biannually: Nobakht

EconomyHead of the Plan and Budget Organization Mohammad-Bagher Nobakht said on Sunday that the government is to prepare budget bill biannually to provide a clearer image of and higher confidence about the future.

Intelligence Ministry busts two major drug-trafficking bands

PoliticsThe Intelligence Ministry says its security forces have dismantled two major drug-trafficking groups in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran ready to sign MoU with Qatar on 2022 world Cup

sportIranian Football Federation and Kish Free Zone Organization on Sunday expressed readiness for signing MoU with Qatar on trilateral cooperation during 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.

 Countries of region providing security for waterways: Gov't spokesman

PoliticsIranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei underlined that security of region's waterways is maintained by the regional countries.

Iran, Norway discuss bilateral, regional issues

Politics Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Norwegian counterpart Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide on Sunday discussed bilateral and regional issues over phone.

Rouhani says Iran overcomes US unilateral sanctions

Politics Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday Iran has overcome the difficulties caused by the US unilateral sanctions over the past 14 months.

FM spox: Iran holds no talks with US

PoliticsIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected speculation spread by media about Iran-US negotiations, saying the Islamic Republic of Iran holds no talks at any level with the US.

Envoy: UK act not to be left unanswered if tanker not released

PoliticsIranian Ambassador to London reacted to illegal seizure of the Grace 1 supertanker carrying Iranian oil at Gibraltar, saying any failure to release it will not be left unanswered.

Nuclear weapons not part of Iran's defense doctrine: AEOI

Politics"International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed Tehran's declaration that it is not seeking such weapons," said the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), reiterating the fact that nuclear weapons are not part of Iran's defense doctrine.

Iran FM Spox urges Britain to speedily free Iranian tanker

PoliticsIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said London's claims about the seizure of Iran's oil tanker are legally irrelevant and urged British to free the tanker as soon as possible.

Aggressors to face crushing response from Iran: Minister

PoliticsThe Minister of Defense in response to the recent threats of the Zionist regime said that any enemy at each level who intends to violate the territorial integrity of Iran will get a decisive and crushing response.

Iran, Russia underscore expansion of technology ties

PoliticsIran's Vice President for Science and Technology and the senior assistant of the Russian President in science and technology, in a meeting in Moscow, emphasized the growing trend of Iran-Russia cooperation in this field.

Iran's envoy to UN urges UK to release oil tanker

PoliticsSeizure of the Grace 1, Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying Iranian oil, by UK forces is piracy and breach of the international law, Iran's envoy to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Wednesday while urging London to release it as soon as possible.

Iran's step-by-step reduction of nuclear commitments is unchangeable: Senior official

Politics Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said on Wednesday that Tehran's step-by-step reduction of its nuclear commitments is unchangeable, stressing such measures will continue until all Iranian rights are fulfilled. 

President mocks US request to convene IAEA Board of Governors

Politics Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the US request to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors to convene is "ridiculous".

Zarif: Iran not to negotiate under pressure

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister described as clear Iran's position regarding the nuclear deal and negotiations, saying talks are not possible under pressure.

Outlining development of scientific, educational relations in ECO to lead to economic development

PoliticsHead of the Institute for Education at the ECO Foundation said the outlining of educational and scientific relations in the ECO member countries would definitely lead to the development of economic goals.

Exports from Iran's Arvand Free Zone stand at $220 million

EconomySince the beginning of the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2019) 220-million-dollar worth of goods has been exported from Arvand Free Zone, said the deputy head of Arvand Free Zone Organization (AFZO) for Business Development and Investment Affairs Seyyed Ali Mousavi.

Iran to stick to its nuclear commitments as much as the Europeans do: Spokesman

PoliticsGovernment spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that Iran will abide by its nuclear obligations as long as Europe sticks to its duties in order to enable Tehran to take advantage of its economic benefits.

Tourists coming to Iran increased by 40%: ICHTO Official

tourismDeputy head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO), Vali Teimouri said on Tuesday that the number of foreign tourists entering the country increased by 40% this spring compared to the same period last year.

INSTEX without credit not acceptable to Iran: Deputy FM

PoliticsEurope's efforts to help Iran thwart the US sanctions is valuable but not enough unless it receives the required credit, a senior Iranian diplomat said Sunday.

Needs determine Iran's nuclear activities: Spokesman

PoliticsSpokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said on Sunday that the second phase adopted by AEOI focused on the needs of the country.

Iran deplores UK Navy wrongful act to seize supertanker

PoliticsIranian Government on Sunday deplored the UK Navy's wrongful act to seize Iranian supertanker on the high seas.

Iran to start 2nd phase of reducing JCPOA commitments today: Dep. FM

PoliticsToday is the last day of the 60-day opportunity given to the Europeans and since Iran has not gained what it expects from its JCPOA commitments, it is to start the second phase of reducing its commitments, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi.

Uranium purity to be fixed as per Iran's need, says spokesman

Politics Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Sunday that in the second phase of reducing its commitment to the nuclear deal, Iran will raise the degree of uranium enrichment from 3.67 percent, so that the purity will be fixed as per Iran's need.