Tourism, ground for further Athens-Tehran relations

Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – A Greek minister said tourism industry can be a good ground for exchange of cultural commonalities between Athens and Tehran that can lead to intimacy between the two nations.

Velayati: Ties with Japan a priority for Iran

Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velyati said ties with Japan is a priority for Iranian foreign policy.

Zarif: Iran willing to boost ties with EU

Tehran, Feb 17, IRNA – Iran is willing to improve relations with the European states, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday evening.

Zarif: Iran, EU ready for comprehensive cooperation

Iran and the European Union (EU) will begin “all-out cooperation” in different arenas, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said before talks with the EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in Brussels.

Russia: Saudi Arabia thinking about nuclear weapons

Some countries are thinking about creating nuclear bombs after what has happened in North Africa and the Middle East, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

Silk Road train arrives in Tehran

The first train to connect China and Iran arrived in Tehran on Monday loaded with Chinese goods, reviving the ancient Silk Road, the managing director of Iranian Railways said.

$South Korea\'s Iran crude oil imports triple$

South Korea's Iran crude oil imports triple

South Korea's imports of Iranian crude oil tripled in January from a year earlier after lifting of sanctions on Tehran, customs data showed on Monday.

Iran FM : Foreign troop deployment to Syria, publicity stunt

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed as “propaganda” claims by certain regional countries that they might deploy troops to Syria, saying no outsider can make decisions for the conflict-stricken country.

US-based insurance firm to cover Iran oil cargos

A US-based insurance company, which covers the global shipping industry, says it has obtained necessary authorization from US government to cover Iranian oil cargos transported by non-American companies.

$Iran\'s oil production increases by 400,000 bpd$

Iran's oil production increases by 400,000 bpd

Iran's daily crude oil production increased by 400,000 barrels and the figure is expected to rise by another 200,000 barrels shortly, said a deputy oil minister.

Government determined to rebuild economy

Iran’s government, which is seeking to improve the country’s economy, has decided to focus on foreign exchange rate and banking interest rate after it managed to bring down inflation rate under 15 percent.

IME weekly trade reaches $185m

Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) announced that commodities valued at around $185 million and weighing over 583,942 tons were traded in its domestic trading and exports halls in the past working week (Feb. 6-10).

$Zanganeh: South Pars development tops gov\'t agenda$

Zanganeh: South Pars development tops gov't agenda

Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said development of the South Pars offshore gas field is a top priority for the government and his ministry.

S. Korea, Germany eye new business opportunities in Iran

South Korea will provide comprehensive financial support to local companies wanting to enter the Iranian market, the trade and industry minister said Friday.

Sources: Syria militants get new missiles from foreign backers

Takfiri militants in Syria have reportedly received new supplies of Grad missiles from their foreign supporters in the face of their recent losses against the Syrian army.

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