Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Zarif says to visit India, Iraq next week
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Thu. that he will head a large economic delegation to India and Iraq in the coming weeks aimed at expanding bilateral trade.
Rouhani accepts Hashemis resignation as health minister
Appreciating Dr Sayyid Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemis sincere work and efforts during his tenure, President Rouhani accepted his resignation and appointed Dr Saeid Namaki as Acting Minister of Health and Medical Education.
Iraq says not obliged to abide by US anti-Iran sanctions
The Iraqi foreign minister says his country is not obliged to abide by unilateral US sanctions against Iran, adding that Baghdad is seeking ways to bypass those sanctions and continue trade with Tehran.
No country can claim it can decide worlds fate: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the notion of being a superpower is weakening and no country can claim that it can decide the fate of the whole world.
Irans parliament issues ultimatum to domestic carmakers
A Member of Iranian Parliament said that at the meeting between the Parliament members and minister of industry, mine and trade, the representatives threatened to lift the ban on the import of foreign cars, if the prices on domestic cars are not lowered.
US withdrawal proves JCPOA is beneficial to Tehran: Iran senior MP
The US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) proves that the deal is beneficial to Iran, said the head of the Commission on Councils and Countrys Internal Affairs of Legislative Body on Thursday.
Pakistan acknowledges Irans role in Afghan peace process
Pakistan, acknowledging Irans role in Afghan peace process, has said that regional consensus is important for the success and sustainability of reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan.