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Senior MP says not optimist about FATF action plan on Iran

Senior MP says not optimist about FATF action plan on Iran

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as the world's financial watchdog has extended a waiver for punitive measures against Iran but set a deadline of October.FATF extension of Iran's sanction waiver is very similar to US President Donald Trump waivers before withdrawing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached between …

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Iran names new envoy to UNOG

Iran names new envoy to UNOG

Esmaeil Baqaei Hamane – Iran's new ambassador to UNOG – was proposed by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and appointed by President Hassan Rouhani. Baqaei Hamane has been a member of Iran's negotiating team during nuclear talks with the six world powers which led to Iran deal – known as …

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Electrifying Garmsar-Inchebron railway to begin in coming days

Electrifying Garmsar-Inchebron railway to begin in coming days

Pavlov made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei. He said that launching the project will be a prelude to promotion of future cooperation between the two countries in railway area. Electrifying Garmsar-Incheboron is a joint plan by Iran and Russia which will be implemented …

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Iran Army commander hails regional cooperation with Pakistan

Iran Army commander hails regional cooperation with Pakistan

Gen Mousavi made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Pakistani Chief of General Staff Lt-Gen Bilal Akbar in the Iranian capital. Referring to good interaction between armed forces of Iran and Pakistan in different ground, navy and air force areas, the Iranian commander said the relations between Iran and …

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Official: Medicine, medical equipment sent for Hajj pilgrims

Official: Medicine, medical equipment sent for Hajj pilgrims

He said that the consignment included around 400 items of medicine and 360 items of medical consuming items.Azimi said in addition to offering services in medical centers in Mecca and Medina cities, the services will be offered in hotels hosting Iranian pilgrims.The first medical team of Iran's Red Crescent Society …

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Former nuclear negotiator describes talks with US as fruitless

Former nuclear negotiator describes talks with US as fruitless

Negotiations under the shadow of pressure, humiliation, threats and accusations is a terrible mistake, Hossein Mousavian said in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).He noted that the US President Donald Trump should learn to talk with Iran respectfully.The Iranian analyst who is also a visiting scholar …

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Iran rowers bag 5 medals in Asian champs

Iran rowers bag 5 medals in Asian champs

In men’s double scull category, Kimia Zarei and Forough Aghabala Zade snatched silver medals.Japanese rival ranked third in this field.In single scull category, Hanieh Bidad competed with the third place after Thailand, China, South Korea, Japan and Taipei.Iranian squad received two gold, two silver and one bronze medal.Rowing, often referred …

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Operations specify limits of Sar Qale Mamouniyeh Hill

Operations specify limits of Sar Qale Mamouniyeh Hill

After completion of the probing operations in the site of Sar Qale Mamouniyeh, it seems that the historic hill is a castle belonging to the pre-Islamic era with an adobe structure.The Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) quoted Ali Nemati Abkenar, head of …

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Departure of French automakers from Iran not certain: Minister

Departure of French automakers from Iran not certain: Minister

Mohammad Shariatmadari said on Saturday at a news conference that although these companies have limited deals with the United States, they may have some fears and concerns about continuing their activities in Iran.'Nevertheless, their withdrawal from Iran market is not still certain,' Shariatmadari said, referring to French automakers Peugeot and …

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Iran make no distinction between Shia, Sunni Muslims: Envoy

Iran make no distinction between Shia, Sunni Muslims: Envoy

'We support Hamas, Islamic Jihad Movement and Hezbollah regardless to their religion,' Mohammad Fathali told Al Akhbar.Iran and the mentioned Resistance movements and organizations have agreed to combat the Zionist regime of Israel, and Iran sees all of them as the same when dealing with the issue of supporting Resistance …

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