Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
All capacities of Armed Forces being used to help flood victims: Minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami highlighted the Armed Forces major role in relief and rescue operations in flood-hit areas across the country and said all of the capacities of the forces have been provided to the Crisis Management Organization.
Rouhani calls for strong presence of Iranian athletes at Tokyo 2020
I expect Iranian athletes to have a powerful presence at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a meeting with Iranian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar on Saturday.
Iran biggest exporter to Iraq: Min
Iran ranked first in export of goods and products to Iraq for the first time in the past Iranian year (ended on March 20) surpassing major rivals Turkey and China, said Irans minister of industry, mines and business Reza Rahmani on Saturday.
France delivers 2nd rescue aid cargo to Iranian Red Crescent
France delivered its second shipment of humanitarian aids to Irans Red Crescent Society (IRCS) on Saturday in a bid to help boost relief operations to the countrys flood-affected victims.
Leaders Top Aide: IRGCs rising nationwide support means US hostile move backfired
Iranian Supreme Leaders top Aide for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati deplored Washingtons designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist organization, but meantime said the hostile move has enhanced IRGCs popularity rate more than ever.
EU determined to implement INSTEX: Dutch envoy
The EU is resolved to make its introduced SPV (a special purpose vehicle) also called INSTEX (Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges) operational, the Netherlands Ambassador to Iran Jacques Werner announced on Saturday.