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US attaches no value to int’l agreements, bodies

US attaches no value to int’l agreements, bodies

Rahabi made the remarks in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).By abandoning the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the US has breached international regulations and conventions.All have verified the peaceful nature of Iran nuclear program, he said, adding that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) …

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Russian servicemen killed in Syria after shelling carried out by militants

Russian servicemen killed in Syria after shelling carried out by militants

'Several groups of terrorists attacked an artillery battery of the Syrian government forces at night in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor. Two Russian military advisers, who directed the fire of the Syrian artillery, were killed on the spot. Five more servicemen were injured and were taken to the hospital …

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Majlis speaker: MPs review banking system reform

Majlis speaker: MPs review banking system reform

'In today’s plenary session, we have held important talks on banking cooperation and on some necessary reforms in its structure,' Larijani saidExperts of Majlis research center also elaborated on banking problems, independence of Central Bank of Iran and modification of banking rules, he added.In Sunday's session also attended by the …

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Iran Deal barometer for EU to exercise independence of action

Iran Deal barometer for EU to exercise independence of action

'For the first time in the history, the Europeans faced with the extraterritorial US laws, want to demonstrate they can act independently in the new atmosphere where the US is not present, said Bahram Amirahmadian in a recent interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Amirahmadian said that for a …

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Iran, China chess federations sign MoU

Iran, China chess federations sign MoU

The agreement was signed in a meeting between the representatives of Iranian and Chinese chess federations.Among the articles of the agreement are exchange of players in international matches, inviting China to partake in Paytakht Cup International Chess Festival, holding camps, and sending coaches for elevation of chess skills in colleges. …

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Over 2 tons of narcotics seized in SE Iran

Over 2 tons of narcotics seized in SE Iran

'The traffickers were arrested after an exchange of fire. Three cars, 1,502 kilograms of opium, two Kalashnikov automatic rifles and a colt were confiscated in the operation in Nikshahr,' said Brigadier-General Mohammad Qanbari.He said in the other operation two armed traffickers, a car loaded with 760 kilograms of opium and …

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Iran gas condensates exports up after US JCPOA withdrawal

Iran gas condensates exports up after US JCPOA withdrawal

US President Donald Trump announced on May 8 that Washington would pull out of Iran nuclear deal and reinstate nuclear sanctions on Iran.This is while most world powers including Russia, China, and European Union have repeatedly stressed that keeping the deal is in the interest of world peace and security.During …

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Tehran to host Caspian Sea safety conference

Tehran to host Caspian Sea safety conference

Maritime safety, promoting interaction mechanisms on inspection and rescue affairs and taking advantage of legal capacities in controlling and inspecting ships will be among the most important topic to be discussed in the conference, Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Marzban said.The Islamic Republic of …

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IRNA chief meets with counterparts in St Petersburg

IRNA chief meets with counterparts in St Petersburg

The meetings were held on the sidelines of the international conference of world news agencies in St Petersburg.In a meeting with Secretary General of the Federation of Arab News Agencies Farid Ayyar, the IRNA chief said media should make efforts to help countries' politicians make correct decisions on facilitating relations …

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IRNA ready for fostering media ties with Russia

IRNA ready for fostering media ties with Russia

Media cooperation should be developed in different parts of the world in order to counter the West, particularly the US' media domination, Zia Hashemi said in a meeting with his counterpart from TASS Russian News Agency Sergei Mikhailov.Talking on the threats posed by unreasonable behavior of the US President Donald …

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