Emergency helicopter crashes in SW Iran kills 5
The spokesman for Iran Emergency Center announced crash of an emergency helicopter in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
Pakistan more determined to encounter threats at joint borders with Iran
The commander of Iran Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei said Sun. that the Pakistani government is more resolute than before to tackle threats on the shared borders with Iran.
US not Kabul government can secure release of Taliban prisoners
In an interview with Mehr News Agency, Taliban spokesman Zabihollah Mujahid said that the Afghan government does not have authority over the release of the Taliban prisoners and the United States should act in that regard.
Intl. North–South Transport Corridor meeting kicks off in Tehran
The seventh Coordinating Council meeting for the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has kicked off in Tehran with representatives from 14 countries in attendance.
Leader’s statement on 2nd phase of Islamic Revolution a ‘cornerstone for policy makings’
Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei highlighted that the Leader’s statement on the second phase of the Islamic Revolution is one of the main strategic documents of the country, which should be used as a base for determining general policies.
China’s Currency Becomes Key Issue in US Trade Talks
US officials have said any trade deal with China will include a provision to prevent manipulation of the exchange rate to help exporters but Beijing's currency regime reflects a complex reality.
Iranian Official: Efforts Underway to Address Economic Woes
Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said efforts are underway to deal with the tough conditions caused by the cruel US sanctions.
FATF-related bills should be approved
Spokesman for the Independent Fraction at the Iranian Parliament, Mehrdad Lahouti revealed the presence of Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs in today’s session of the Parliament and said, “considering the extant situation in the country and solving economic problems, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-related bills should be approved.”
Tehran to host Intl. North–South Transport Corridor meeting
Iran is to host the 7th coordination council and the North South Corridor ministerial meeting on March 4 -5 in Tehran.
Iran’s fish production at 1.2 million tons per annum
Currently, Iran grows and produces 1.2 million fish and shrimp per year, Nabiollah Khoun Mirzaei, a deputy minister of agriculture said on Saturday.