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Oman urges boosting trade exchanges with Iran

Oman urges boosting trade exchanges with Iran

Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi in Muscat also noted that the trade exchanges between Iran and Oman increased last year.In the meeting, ways for boosting joint economic and trade cooperation were also discussed.Meanwhile, the Iranian official, for his part, called …

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Envoy: Tehran, Baku ties at highest political, economic level

Envoy: Tehran, Baku ties at highest political, economic level

'Not only there is no political obstacle for both countries to have cooperation, but grounds have been prepared for Tehran and Baku to develop ties,' Jahangirzadeh said.He referred to recent Iran-Azerbaijan-Russia trilateral meeting in Tehran, and said both sides discussed security and political agreements and regional issues.Facilitating Iran-Azerbaijan joint investment …

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North-South Transport Corridor to accelerate exports: Iran official

North-South Transport Corridor to accelerate exports: Iran official

During the quadruple meeting participated by railway officials from Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Russia and Belarus, the parties decided to decrease the tariff fees by offering discount rates, Ashouri said on the sideline of the event in the Azeri capital. 'The participants agreed to offer attractive tariff rates, until …

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Former diplomat warns about 'Triple Alliance' threat against Iran

Former diplomat warns about 'Triple Alliance' threat against Iran

Killing of the Iran Nuclear Deal as well as intensifying the sanctions against Iran and Hezbollah in the US Congress; commemorating the death of 241 US marines in Beirut and accusing Iran and Hezbollah for that; inviting Iraq's [Prime Minister] Heidar al-Abadi to Saudi Arabia with the promise of reviving …

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Iran President warns against divisions in region

Iran President warns against divisions in region

'I hope rulers in certain countries in the region understand the reality and help promote solidarity and convergence among regional nations,' he said at the weekly cabinet meeting.The Iranian president condemned the approach adopted by the United States and Zionist regime in the region, saying that the enmity of Washington …

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AFC names Iranian football super star as 'Asian Maradona'

AFC names Iranian football super star as 'Asian Maradona'

'Around the turn of the millennium, Islamic Republic of Iran fans witnessed a special time in their country's footballing history as a number of talented players made their breakthroughs. It can be argued that none of them retains the kind of recognition and fame that Ali Karimi has,' AFC website …

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Iranian FM, Tajik president confer in Dushanbe

Iranian FM, Tajik president confer in Dushanbe

Zarif arrived in Dushanbe on Wednesday morning heading a high-ranking delegation. Prior to the visit, Zarif held talks with his Tajik counterpart Sirodjidin Mukhridinovich Aslov.Zarif will fly to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from Dushanbe after his visit to Tajikistan. He is slated to attend International Conference on Security and Sustainable Development in …

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Arbaeen, World Unity Axis int'l conference kicks off in Iraq

Arbaeen, World Unity Axis int'l conference kicks off in Iraq

'Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was the flag-bearer of unity among Muslims; and Quran is unity-creating book,' Najaf Najafi-Rouhani said stressing the necessity of Islamic scholars' movement toward convergence of the Islamic ummah.The conference is participated by scholars from Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria, Bahrain, Yemen, Kenya, Germany, England, and the …

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Iranian FM visits Afghan art exhibit, wishes peace in world

Iranian FM visits Afghan art exhibit, wishes peace in world

Zarif made the remarks while touring the 1st Nimrouz Global Visual Art Exhibition of Afghanistan in Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran. 'The exhibition showcases some sad experiences,' Zarif said, 'I hope that with the help of arts such bitter experiences turn into sweet ones.' He also chatted with a group …

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ICRC urges opening of Yemen borders for health, medical supplies

ICRC urges opening of Yemen borders for health, medical supplies

“Humanitarian supply lines to Yemen must remain open,” said ICRC’s regional director for the Near and Middle East, Robert Mardini. “Food, medicine and other essential supplies are critical for the survival of 27 million Yemenis already weakened by a conflict now in its third year.”There are currently no movements in …

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