TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran rejected media reports that some Iranian and US officials had held secret talks in recent months. It is possible that some Iranian officials have greeted US officials in some conferences and meetings but it’s not called negotiations, Iranian Intelligence Minster Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie said on Sunday, …
Read More »Iranian VP: West Experiencing Collapse, Iran Flourishing
TEHRAN (FNA)- West is facing huge economic and social crises whereas Iran is flourishing and making progress on a daily basis, Iranian vice president said on Sunday. “After 30 years, we can see the practical and scientific effects of the Islamic Revolution in all dimensions and areas in Iran today …
Read More »Iran to Computerize Presidential Elections
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Sadeq Mahsouli announced that his ministry is seeking to employ computer technology for the different phases of the next presidential election in the country. “Three phases of the election, including registering the candidates, reading the individual voter’s national card number and vote collection, will be …
Read More »Iran’s Oil Revenues Reach $64 bln
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said Saturday that Iran’s oil income reached $64 billion for the first nine months of the Iranian year (from March to December 2008). “The Islamic Republic’s oil revenues for the first nine months of the Iranian year stood at 64 billion,” Nozari …
Read More »Palestinian PM Praises Iran’s Role in Doha Summit
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran Played an active role in the Doha summit which created a new beam of hope among the people of Gaza, Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said in a letter to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad put forward 7 …
Read More »Hamas Leader to Brief Iranian MPs Tuesday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Hamas politburo chief Khalid Meshaal is due to participate in a Tuesday session of the Iranian parliament, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani announced on Sunday. Meshaal will brief the Iranian lawmakers about the latest developments in the region and Gaza Strip, Larijani added speaking to an open session of …
Read More »Iran Welcomes Obama’s Emphasis on Dialogue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, in remarks aired on Saturday, welcomed the new US president’s emphasis on dialogue between Tehran and Washington. Iran is monitoring US foreign policy in countries such as Afghanistan to see if improved ties under President Barack Obama might be possible, Mottaki who was …
Read More »Iran, Lebanon Stress Implementation of Mutual Agreements
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran and Beirut are keen to expand ties and implement mutual agreements, Iranian envoy to Lebanon said on Friday. Speaking in a meeting with Lebanese Minister of Industry Ghazi Zoayter, Mohammad Reza Sheybani added that the agreements had already been signed by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his …
Read More »Belarus to Export Dairy Products to Iran in 2009
TEHRAN (FNA)- In 2009, the Belarusian food producers intend to start the export of dairy products to Iran and Moldova. At present, Belarusian specialists are discussing the terms and prospects of the cooperation with the Iranian and Moldovan sides, BelTA reported. Representatives of the Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food …
Read More »Iran-Oman Trade Rises by $1bln
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Oman have strengthened their trade ties over the past two years and are in talks about Iran supplying the Sultanate with gas. Trade between Iran and Oman has increased by more than $1 billion during the past two years in the cement, bronze and steel industries, …
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