TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker dismisses Washington’s claims that it would help Israel create a nuclear umbrella against Iran, saying that Tehran pursues a fully peaceful nuclear drive. “In the modern-day world, nuclear program is no longer a defensive measure aimed at protecting the national security of different countries,” …

TEHRAN (FNA)- The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) currently has the construction of 7 refineries across the country in hand. Khuzestan refinery, The Persian Gulf Star refinery, Shahriar refinery, Anahita refinery, Hormoz refinery, Caspian refinery and Pars refinery are the seven planned refineries, MNA reported. When these …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Martynov described Iran as an important partner of his country in the region and the world, saying Minsk is ready to increase its all-out relations with Tehran. Martynov made the remarks in a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki who was …