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AEOI spokesman: IAEA satisfied with recent inspection of Iran’s N. sites
Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi announced that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced pleasure with the recent inspection of the country’s nuclear sites.
French minister admits Iran’s enrichment right
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who adopted a tough stance on the nuclear talks with Iran, acknowledged that the country has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
Iranian nominated as new D-8 think-tank member
Iranian diplomat Morteza Damanpak Jami has been nominated as the Islamic Republic’s Eminent Person to the D-8 Eminent Person Group (EPG), it was reported on Saturday.
Iran ranks 35th in world’s 2014 science production
Deputy Head of Iran’s Medical Sciences Academy said the country ranks 15th in the world in terms of scientific quantity.
Iran’s South Pars phases to be completed by 2017: Official
All phases of Iran’s giant South Pars natural gas field will be completed by early 2017, an Iranian energy official says.
Envoy: UN ready to assist Iran with natural disasters
UN resident coordinator in Iran voiced the global body’s preparedness for providing Iran with whatever assistance needed in the face of possible natural disasters, particularly earthquakes.
“Fish and Cat” to compete in Sydney film fest
The award-winning Iranian movie “Fish and Cat” will compete in the 61st Sydney Film Festival, which will be held from June 4-15 in Australia.
Envoy calls for expansion of Iran-Azerbaijan media cooperation
Iran’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Republic Mohsen Pakayeen emphasized the need for both Iran and Azerbaijan to pave the way for the consolidation of mutual media cooperation in order to access true news released by reliable and professional sources.
Iran to become gasoline exporter in 2015: Official
Iran is set to become an exporter of high-standard gasoline in the next Persian calendar year 1394 (starting March 2015), an Iranian energy official says.
Iran, IAEA to hold experts meeting on Monday
Experts of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are due to hold a meeting in Vienna, on Monday.
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