TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian envoy to Russia said delays in completion of Iran’s first nuclear plant in the southern city of Bushehr are not only Russia’s fault. Mahmoud Reza Sajjadi stressed that Russia is committed to complete the plant, despite the pressure on Moscow to halt the project, the Islamic …
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3 Films on Islamic Revolution under Production
TEHRAN (FNA)- Three films focusing on the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran are being produced in cooperation with Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry’s Cinematic Department. Those involved in the production of the films titled ‘Vigilance’, ‘Alchemy and Soil’ and ‘A Real Report’ have redoubled efforts to make them ready for …
Read More »Politică, media și cenzură în RM (Interviu cu Vitalie Călugăreanu)
Sursa: stelapopa.unimedia.md „Dacă jurnaliştii au ajuns să se teamă, de dragul slujbei, să anunţe, naşterea sau moartea unui poet român, „pentru a nu supăra pe nimeni”, e foarte grav” (Vitalie Călugăreanu). Intervievatul meu de astăzi se deosebește de restul colegilor săi de breaslă prin câteva caracteristici distincte: este unul dintre …
Read More »Iran to Discuss Gas Swaps with Russia, Qatar
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is to discuss swapping natural gas with Russia and Qatar at an upcoming meeting of a recently formed gas forum known as the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), a senior Iranian energy official said. Iran’s Governor to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Ali Khatibi …
Read More »Iranian Companies Plan to Boost Trade with UAE
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran International Exhibition Company (IIEC) is taking several initiatives to encourage Iranian companies to participate in exhibitions and trade events in the United Arab Emirates after Iranian exporters showed increased willingness to expand their business in the UAE. An official from the company told Emirates business that currently …
Read More »Arrest of Taliban Leaders Raises Hope for Freedom of Iranian Diplomat
TEHRAN (FNA)- The arrest of two key Taliban commanders has raised hopes among the authorities for recovering the Afghan and Iranian diplomats missing since last year, Pakistani officials said. “If the two commanders’ release can help recover the two missing diplomats, the federal government may allow authorities to go ahead …
Read More »Ecuador Seeks Credit Line from Iran for Oil Projects
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ecuador said the country hopes it can receive the required volume of credit from Iran to accomplish its oil projects, following rapid development of relations between Tehran and Quito. “We are asking for a credit line of $280 million, especially to invest in our pipelines. We are sure …
Read More »Iraqi Transport Ministry Activates Deal for Flights to Northeastern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iraqi transport ministry activated an agreement with Iran to operate lines for flights between the Baghdad and Najaf airports, on one hand, and the Mashhad International Airport in Iran on the other, a senior advisor for the transport minister said. “The lines between Baghdad and Najaf in …
Read More »Iranian-Chartered Ship Released by Somali Pirates
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian-chartered ship which was seized in the Gulf of Aden by Somali pirates in November was released. The ship named “Delight,” which was carrying 36,000 tons of wheat when it was hijacked, was released Friday night, the urgent reaction committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping …
Read More »Iran Calls for Structural Change in UNSC
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s president here on Saturday strongly condemned the performance of the United Nations in dealing with the horrific crimes of the Zionists in Gaza and called for a fundamental change in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking to Basiji (voluntary forces) staff of the Presidential office on …
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