Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran, China, US likely to cooperate on Arak heavy water reactor: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani announced on Saturday that the country will improve its Arak heavy water reactor with the cooperation of China and probably the United States.
Iran premieres top-budget epic film ‘Muhammad’, wins praise worldwide
Iran’s most expensive ever movie, “Muhammad”, which chronicles the childhood of the Muslim prophet, was release nationwide on Thursday, winning praise from early audiences.
Iran watching Mideast developments, US evil moves: Cmdr.
Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami reiterated that armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are closely monitoring regional developments and evil acts of the US and its allies.
Iran, Germany eye closer economic ties
Officials from Iran and Germany expressed the hope that the promising prospect of a lasting deal on Tehran’s nuclear program would help the two countries rebuild their economic relations.
JCPOA prelude to Iran’s enhanced international ties: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries has paved the way for the expansion of Iran’s relations with other countries.
Iran’s parliament speaker in New York for IPU event
Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani has arrived in New York for an inter-parliamentary conference on global peace, democracy and development.
Muhammad biopic director calls for more movies about the prophet’s life
Speaking at the premiere of Muhammad: Messenger of God, Majid Majidi says further films would help improve understanding of Islam around the world.
President: Technology transfer prelude to foreign firms’ presence
President Hassan Rouhani underlined that his administration would welcome only those foreign parties that are willing to make investment or transfer technology to the country.
Minister says Iran needs no foreign permission for protecting its security
Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Sunday that the Iranian nation does not needs to get permission from any body for guaranteeing its security.
Iranian court gives jail terms to 2 suspects for spying for US, Israel
An Iranian court issued 10-year prison terms for two suspects on charges of spying for the US and Israel.