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EU says will side with Iran to save nuclear deal

EU says will side with Iran to save nuclear deal

'Despite Trump's moves, the EU will side with Iran,' EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan said in a meeting with Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri.He dismissed the US sabotage of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and said that 'We should save the JCPOA which is …

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Ten-fold surge in foreign investment in post-JCPOA era: Spokesman

Ten-fold surge in foreign investment in post-JCPOA era: Spokesman

Addressing a news conference late on Saturday, he added that investment can have foreign or domestic origin and both of them require conditions which should be prepared.Referring to over 13 billion dollars of foreign investment made in the country last year, Nobakht said that given the mechanisms the US administration …

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Analyst: Iran's influence common concern for US, Saudis, Zionists

Analyst: Iran's influence common concern for US, Saudis, Zionists

On the current developments in Lebanon, Fantina told IRNA in an exclusive interview that President Trump sees any development in the Middle East through two lenses: how it impacts Israel, and how it can profit him. To understand Trump’s view, we will first explore these two developments separately.First, the resignation …

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Iran expects EU firm stance against violation of JCPOA: Veep

Iran expects EU firm stance against violation of JCPOA: Veep

'Tehran expects the European Union countries to resist firmly those sides that aim to violate the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action),' Eshaq Jahangiri said on Saturday in a meeting with visiting EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan. He referred to high level of stability and security …

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Iran: No halt to heavy water production

Iran: No halt to heavy water production

An advisor to head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Ali Asghar Zarean said that the Arak facility is now working with the capacity of producing 20 tons of uranium in a year.He pointed to re-design of Arak heavy water reactor in the coming year with the cooperation of Chinese …

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There are 5,000 operative mines in Iran: Official

There are 5,000 operative mines in Iran: Official

In an interview with IRNA, he said the organization is very young with 36,000 employees. The prospects of this field in the South Khorasan province are promising but require support from the country's officials as well as economic sectors, he said. Equipments used in the mines should be upgraded to …

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Minister: Iran to host D8 university

Minister: Iran to host D8 university

He made the remarks on the sidelines of signing ceremony of MoU with South Africa.Gholami said that foundation of the D8 international university was one of Iran's obligations in D8 Group meetings.Group 8 is an economic group comprising of eight developing Islamic states of Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, …

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Iran's Saipa runner-up in Asian Water Polo Clubs Championship

Iran's Saipa runner-up in Asian Water Polo Clubs Championship

Iranian teams Saipa and Islamic Azad University stood against Korea and Thailand.During the first match, Kazakhstan defeated Thailand and ranked first.In the second match, Saipa overpowered Korean rival 26-4 and stood second.Azad University team hit Thailand 18-6 and ranked third.The 11th Asian Water Polo Clubs Championship kicked off on November …

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Archeologists discover works in northern Iran

Archeologists discover works in northern Iran

The Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) quoted head of the archeological team in Soleymanieh Palace in Karaj, Mohammad Ahmadi, as saying the exploration was conducted with an aim of discovering the architectural structures of the southern side of the palace.According to the …

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Iran urges France to be realistic about Mideast developments

Iran urges France to be realistic about Mideast developments

Qasemi's comments came in reaction to recent anti-Iran remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron in his tour of the Persian Gulf region. 'We expect France not to be affected by misleading and wrong statements by certain Persian Gulf regional countries,' the spokesman said. 'French president and other French officials are …

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