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Gov't not seeking membership in FATF: President chief of staff

Gov't not seeking membership in FATF: President chief of staff

Government is not seeking membership in FATF and whenever, the whole system reach a decision on the issue, government will make it operational, Mahmoud Vaezi told reporters.He referred to Iran talks with the European sides of nuclear deal, known also as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after the …

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Tehran, Baku open new chapter in bilateral ties

Tehran, Baku open new chapter in bilateral ties

Salehi, who is visiting Azerbaijan to take part in Iran culture week, in a meeting with his Azeri counterpart said that there are many abundant capacities available for cultural cooperation.He said besides firm political relations, common cultural and historical bonds cause unity between the two nations.Salehi went on to say …

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UN: Men using drugs more than women

UN: Men using drugs more than women

The prevalence of non-medical use of opioids and tranquillizers by women remains at a comparable level to that of men, if not actually higher, according to United Nations Information Center a press release citing the World Drug Report a copy of which was made available by the Islamic Republic News …

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Iran to defy US sanctions by relying on domestic potentials

Iran to defy US sanctions by relying on domestic potentials

Qasemi made the remarks in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Wednesday and in reaction to claims of a senior US official on ceasing sale of Iran's oil.He said that it seems that (US President Donald) Trump has forgotten that the world today differs from the …

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ICRC voices concern over Syrian civilians in southern Syria

ICRC voices concern over Syrian civilians in southern Syria

“We urgently call on all sides fighting in Daraa, Sweida and Quneitra to show restraint and to do their utmost to spare civilians, those no longer participating in the hostilities, and infrastructure essential to their survival,” said the ICRC regional director for the Near and Middle East, Robert Mardini. “We …

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Baku welcomes launching Iran-Azerbaijan cultural center

Baku welcomes launching Iran-Azerbaijan cultural center

During the meeting, Azeri minister said time is ripe to launch cultural center in the Islamic Republic of Iran as Iran's cultural activities in Azerbaijan is now bearing fruits.We take pride to host Iran's cultural figures and artists, said Azeri minister.Setting up of cultural week in Azerbaijan is a good …

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US trying to sanction Iran raises oil price: Western media

US trying to sanction Iran raises oil price: Western media

'Oil prices rose on Wednesday, pushed up by supply disruptions in Libya and Canada and after US officials said all countries should stop Iranian crude imports from November,' wrote Reuters. Brent crude rose 29 cents, or 0.4 percent, from its last close. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reached 70.79 …

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President Rouhani to visit Bandar Abbas Thursday

President Rouhani to visit Bandar Abbas Thursday

After launching the second phase of the Persian Gulf Star Oil Company, the gasoline production will hit 24 million liter per day, Hormuzgan Governor General Fereydoun Hemmati said addressing a provincial meeting on Wednesday.Fourteen million liter diesel fuel and three million liter plane fuel will also be produced, Hemmati said.The …

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New evidence of Urbanization discovered in eastern Iran

New evidence of Urbanization discovered in eastern Iran

The Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) quoted Mohammad Hossein Azizi Kharangi, head of the archeology team, as saying on Tuesday that the main purpose of the exploration operations is to conduct relative and absolute stratigraphy of Kalleh Koub area and identify the …

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Iran, Oman sign MoU on export guarantees

Iran, Oman sign MoU on export guarantees

The deal was signed on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 17th meeting session of Iran-Oman joint economic commission in the presence of Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari and Oman's Commerce and Industry Minister , Ali bin Masoud Al Sinaidy in Muscat. Seyed Arash Shahr Aeini, …

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