Tehran, January 17, The Iran Project Inauguration of South Pars 15th, 16th phases by President Rouhani, the implementation day of JCPOA announced by Zarif and Moghrini in Vienna and subsequent removal of sanctions against Iran, and presenting next budget bill by President Rouhani to Iran's parliament dominated the countrys media outlets in the past week (Jan.11-Jan.17).
Politics
US confirms prisoner swap with Iran
A US official announced on Saturday that Iran has released four US-Iranian dual citizens within a prisoner swap, and Washington has reciprocally freed 7 Iranian prisoners and dismissed charges against 14 other Iranian nationals previously put on the red notice list.
Sanctions imposed over Irans nuclear program lifted
Sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are lifted following confirmation of Tehrans commitment to? the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
IAEA Director Generals Statement on Irans compliance with nuclear deal
Today, I released a report confirming that Iran has completed the necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The report was submitted to the IAEA Board of Governors and to the United Nations Security Council.
Executive order signed lifting Iran sanctions
Iran has completed the necessary steps in a deal to restrict its nuclear program, meaning international economic sanctions are lifted, officials from the EU and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Saturday.
UN chief welcomes implementation day under JCPOA
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a statement on Saturday welcomed the achievement of Implementation Day under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the E3+3 and Iran.
President presents next year budget bill to Majlis
President Hassan Rouhani attended the Majlis open session this morning to present the budget bill for the countrys next year that will start on March 20, 2016.
Economy
Tehran Stock Exchange sets new record ahead of JCPOA implementation
In the wake of the imminent implementation of a recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA), Irans main share index increased by 1344 units on Saturday, setting a new record after 18 months of depression.
Iran, Germany ink deal to boost agricultural cooperation
High-Ranking officials from Iran and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop cooperation between the two countries in various areas of agriculture.
Shell, Total representatives arrive in Tehran
Representatives of several worlds oil giants have traveled to Iran on the verge of the removal of international sanctions.A few days before the cancellation of international sanctions against Iran, a number of the largest oil companies including the Anglo-Dutch Royal Dutch Shell company and Frances Total Corporation have sent representatives to Iran in order to negotiation with Iranian oil authorities.
20 foreign banks say ready to work with Iran
Irans media has said at least 20 foreign banks have announced willingness to cooperate with the country over international transaction issues as soon as the sanctions against Tehran are lifted.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that Iran will recall its suit against Russia for the non-delivery of S-300 air defense systems.
Iran unveils first homegrown amphibious aircraft
Irans first domestically-made amphibious aircraft was put on display at a ceremony on Tuesday with Vice-President for Science and Technology Affairs Sorena Sattari in attendance.
US sailors in custody of Iran treated with courtesy: White House
Weve received assurances from the Iranians, both that our sailors are safe, that theyre afforded sort of the care sort of the proper courtesy that youd expect, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.
US aircraft made dangerous moves in Persian Gulf: Irans EC secretary
Secretary of Irans Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said the US military aircraft that supported the two US Navy boats captured by Iran after trespassing the countrys territorial waters on Tuesday made provocative moves, which should be legally pursued in international bodies.
Vice president and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization welcomed withdrawal of sanction within 48 hours saying it will result in development of tourism.
The latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends reports that Iran is one of the worlds four countries with the highest number of refugees.
The French Embassy in Neauphle-le- Chateau Street in downtown Tehran on Jan. 12, 2016 played host to a ceremony awarding highest of the French government decoration, the Chevalier(Knight) to renowned Iranian Painter and art scholar Aydin Aghdashloo.
Amnesty International says the sister of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been detained, describing her arrest as damning proof of the kingdoms human rights violations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) British troops are helping identify targets for an Arab-led military campaign in Yemen and claim they havent found any deliberate breaches of humanitarian law, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said.
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Supreme Leaders top adviser for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati blamed Saudi Arabias unacceptable policies throughout the past years for the current standoff between Tehran and Riyadh.
Russias aerial campaign against terrorists in Syria is ten times more successful than that of the United States, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told Sputnik.
At least 30 people have been killed ?in a Saudi airstrike in northwestern Yemen, a day after six troops were killed at a military base of the kingdom near the border.