Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran, Pakistan call for closer cooperation in all fields
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of a politico-economic delegation, has sat down for talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif.
Chilean president, Iranian VP hold talks in Santiago
Vice-President for legal affairs Ms. Laya Joneydi in a meeting with new Chilean President Sebastian Pinera in Santiago on Sunday underlined expansion of ties and confrontation with extremism and terrorism.
Iran recovers 10 bodies, black box from Turkish plane crash
Ten bodies of the eleven people on board the Turkish private jet that crashed in the west of Iran have been found, according to the Iran’s Red Crescent Organization.
Turkish plane’s crash in Iran could have been caused by engine fire
The Turkish private plane’s crash in western Iran could have been caused by an engine fire, Mojtaba Khalidi, spokesman for the Emergency Center said on Sunday.
Iran delegation in Qatar for naval conference
An Iranian delegation including members of the armed forces arrived in the Qatari capital to attend the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC).
Iran ready to supply safe energy for neighboring Pakistan: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Iranian government is ready to commit itself to provide safe and reliable energy, be it oil, gas or electricity.
Report on Iran plane crash cites pilot’s medical history
A preliminary report by the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has mentioned medical history of the pilot of an ATR passenger plane that crashed in southwestern Iran in February, citing his open-heart surgery and the medical limitations in his license.
Iran forces foil twin bombings near Pakistan border, kill two terrorists
Forces with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have foiled twin bomb attacks in a southeastern city near the country’s border with Pakistan, killing two terrorists in the operation.
Austria: motives of Iran residence knife attacker a mystery
Austrian police say they have no information yet on the motives of a man who attacked a guard outside the Iranian ambassador’s residence in Vienna and was then fatally shot.
Iran, Pakistan trade up 35%: FM Zarif
Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif said despite all hurdles, trade between Iran and Pakistan is improving and last year witnessed growth of 35 percent in bilateral trade volume.