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US playing blame game by calling Iran 2013 poll unfair

US playing blame game by calling Iran 2013 poll unfair

During an interview on Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani reacted to a report by saying that elections in Iran remain to be free, healthy, competitive and democratic.“I think those who are critical of the elections in Iran had better look at their recent elections and all the problems caused by it …

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US freezing CBI's assets in Luxembourg breaches intl. law

US freezing CBI's assets in Luxembourg breaches intl. law

Speaking after the weekly cabinet session, Tayebnia hoped that Luxembourg court will issue verdict in Iran’s favor.'The US move in blocking the assets, which do not fall within its jurisdiction, is contrary to the international laws; we expect Luxemburg court to vote in Iran’s favor,” said Tayebnia.He said it was …

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Zarif discusses bilateral ties with Qatari counterpart

Zarif discusses bilateral ties with Qatari counterpart

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional as well as international cooperation.Zarif arrived in Qatar on Wednesday afternoon for one-day visit and before holding meeting with his Qatari counterpart, Zarif met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tammim bin Hamad al-Thani.Earlier in Augist 2016, Zarif visited Qatar …

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Talks held for $13bn investment in petrochemical sector

Talks held for $13bn investment in petrochemical sector

“Petrochemical success after the JCPOA is undeniable; within the period, talks were held for commission of petrochemical projects to the tune of almost $ 13 billion,” said Zamaninia.The JCPOA was signed on July 14, 2015 after 20 months of talks by Iran, the EU and the G5+1.The accord was legally …

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President hails Iran's top rank in science worldwide

President hails Iran's top rank in science worldwide

President Rouhani told a group of officials that such a forward-looking gesture should continue enabling the country to ascend more altitudes of science.Elsewhere in his address, President said this year, 15 big dams with the capacity to reserve about three billion cubic meters of water have been operational. He said …

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Amano reappointed IAEA director-general

Amano reappointed IAEA director-general

After the appointment, Chairman of IAEA Board of Governors Tebogo Seokolo issued a statement saying, “Today the Board of Governors re-appointed by acclamation the current Director General, Mr. Yukiya Amano, to a further term of office for four years, from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2021.” “The Board extended …

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Slovakian Official: Ties with Iran increases for past 2 years

Slovakian Official: Ties with Iran increases for past 2 years

He made the remarks in a meeting with Governor General of East Azarbaijan province Ismail Jabbarzadeh here on Wednesday.Pellegrini said that there are good potentials for joint venture activities between the two countries and we invite East Azarbaijan investors and businessmen for cooperation.Jabbarzadeh said that Iran is interested to increase …

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Kabul terrorist attack death toll rises to 30

Kabul terrorist attack death toll rises to 30

Most of the casualties are reportedly civilian people. According to the eyewitnesses, after a powerful explosion in front of the hospital downtown Kabul, a number of gunmen attacked the 10-storey building. According to informed sources, the hospital is regarded as a strategic place since it overlooks many governmental buildings and …

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Over 2,300 French enterprises to launch business in Iran

Over 2,300 French enterprises to launch business in Iran

Addressing a press conference in Tehran, Penicaud, who is also managing director of Business France, said Business France has thus far encouraged 300 companies to join Iranian market and is in efforts to make more 2,000 such enterprises interested in the market as they are busy planning to be active …

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Zarif, Qatari Emir hold talks

Zarif, Qatari Emir hold talks

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Tehran, March 8, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and conferred with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday on issues relating to bilateral ties and regional developments. www.irna.ir

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