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Top official lauds Russia support for Iran in UN Security Council

Top official lauds Russia support for Iran in UN Security Council

'Russia's measure to veto this resolution was a sign of growing and strategic relations between the two sides,' Member of Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati told reporters on Wednesday.He also slammed the UK's anti-Iranian measures and London's role in drafting the resolution against Islamic Republic in the UN Security Council.Russia …

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Farhadi's 'Everybody Knows' on French silver screens from May 9

Farhadi's 'Everybody Knows' on French silver screens from May 9

According to IMDb, Farhadi's new film 'Everybody Knows' will be screened from May 9 in French theaters but the exact date of screening in Spain is yet to be announced.It is reported that the 2018 Cannes Film Festival will be held on May 8-18 and considering the date announced for …

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Turkish businessmen call for developing ties with Iran

Turkish businessmen call for developing ties with Iran

The joint meeting was held between İzmir chamber of commerce, Iran consular general in Istanbul and Iran commercial attaché on Tuesday.The meeting aimed at reviewing trade and investment opportunities between two countries.Both sides urged facilitating bilateral trade relations.'We spare no efforts in boosting the volume of trade with Iran and …

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Iran President underlines elevation of country's tourism industry

Iran President underlines elevation of country's tourism industry

'Presence of foreign tourists can also make the people of different countries in the world more acquainted with our people's culture and this country's monuments,' the President told a gathering of people in Bandar Abbas located in the southern province of Hormuzgan.The Iranian President referred to the role of tourism …

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Iranian wrestlers bag 2 golds, 1 silver at Asian Wrestling Champs

Iranian wrestlers bag 2 golds, 1 silver at Asian Wrestling Champs

Hossein Nouri in the weight category of 87 kg and Behnam Mahdi Zadeh in the weight category of 130 kg snatched gold medals.In the final match, Nouri defeated Japanese rival 3-0 and ranked first.He had earlier overpowered China 5-0.In 130-kilogram weight category, Mahdi Zadeh won the final match against Uzbekistan …

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Minister: Iran ready to develop judicial, legal ties with Iraq

Minister: Iran ready to develop judicial, legal ties with Iraq

Avaei, who is in Geneva, to attend the 37th meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, met with his Iraqi counterpart Haidar al-Zamili on the sidelines of the meeting.He pointed to trade exchange level between the two countries and underlined the necessity to create mechanism to solve legal problems of …

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Iran mineral exports value hits $7.5b

Iran mineral exports value hits $7.5b

Based on statistics 53,337,903 tons of mineral products were exported which had 1.3% fall compared with the same period last year.Steel products weighing 7,275,723 tons worth $ 2,712,000,000 has the biggest exports share which showed growth of 29% and 11%, respectively.The iron ore exports also reached 15,893,209 tons worth $ …

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Iran, Bulgaria stress broadening of parliamentary ties

Iran, Bulgaria stress broadening of parliamentary ties

Karayancheva referred to the background of relations between Iran and Bulgaria and expressed support for developing ties in all fields.She also invited her Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani to have a visit to Bulgaria.Bulgarian speaker pointed to the rotating presidency of Bulgaria in the European Union as a suitable opportunity for …

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Iraqi MP: Iran higher education best pattern

Iraqi MP: Iran higher education best pattern

Iran has long-standing experience in all fields, Hamoudi said expressing Iran's readiness to present the higher-educational experiences to Iraq.Accepting Iraqi students in scientific and engineering fields to Iranian universities will bring aids for both sides.Despite the economic war against Iran, the country started developments with unity, solidarity and taking advantage …

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Export volume from Mahabad customs office rises 68%

Export volume from Mahabad customs office rises 68%

Ahmad Ahmadi Mamlou told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the main exporting items were carpet, cement, flour, plastics and feedstock, adding that they were exported mainly to Iraq, Turkey and Azerbaijan Republic.Mahabad city with population of 237,000 located in south of West Azarbaijan province and is one of …

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