Tehran, May 23, The Iran Project – FM Zarif meeting with Kerry, Hammond, Bishop and Mogherini on implementation of JCPOA in Vienna, Croatian president Grabar-Kitarovi? trip to Iran, President Rouhani visiting senior clerics in Qom during a rare trip and dominated the country’s media outlets in the past week (May 17– May 22).
Politics
FM meets UN Syria envoy in Vienna
Visiting Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with the United Nations Envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura here Monday evening.
Zarif, Kerry meet in Vienna, discuss JCPOA implementation
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his US counterpart John Kerry met in the Austrian capital on Tuesday where they discussed the obstacles on the way of the implementation of Iran nuclear deal – known as the JCPOA.
Iran, EU review measures to implement JCPOA
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Deputy EU Foreign Policy chief Helga Schmid held talks in Vienna on Tuesday to adopt measures to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
‘Followers of US policies in region, adherents to tyranny: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly criticized US policies and some regional countries’ unholy alignment with Washington.
Presidents of Iran, Croatia call for closer anti-terror cooperation
Iran and Croatia have emphasized their determination to step up Tehran-Zagreb cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism, particularly in the troubled Middle East region.
US finalizing deal to buy Iran heavy water
The US media have reported that the administration of President Barack Obama is moving to finalize a deal with Iran worth $8.6 million to buy heavy water from Iran.
Russia to deliver several S-300 missile divisions to Iran by year-end – agency
Russia will deliver several divisions of its S-300 air defence missile system to Iran by the end of this year, Interfax news agency quoted Russian presidential aide Vladimir Kozhin as saying on Thursday.
Grand cleric urges constructive engagement with world
Ayatollah Hossein Vahid Khorasani on Friday urged the government to continue its policy of constructive engagement with the international community.
Iran says will continue efforts to help regional stability
President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that his government will continue efforts to help regional stability and security.
Iran withdraws lawsuit against Russia over S-300 delivery
Iran has withdrawn its lawsuit against Russia on the delivery of S-300 air defense systems, and the issue is fully resolved, the deputy head of Russia’s Rostec corporation said Friday.
Zarif: US, EU should take practical steps to implement JCPOA
Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said on Saturday that US and EU should take more practical steps to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran test-fires artillery rockets in missile drill
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have successfully test-fired a number of rockets during a major maneuver in the central parts of the Islamic Republic.
Economy
Iran, Croatia ink 2 MoUs to expand trade relations
Tehran and Zagreb signed two agreements to broaden their cooperation in trade and economic areas.
Lawyers say OFAC not clearing Iran sanctions ambiguities
Criticisms are rising against the US Treasury Department for what lawyers say is its failure to clear up the ambiguity caused by a maze of overlapping sanctions and exemptions over Iran trade issues.
US no longer to pursue efforts to reduce Iran’s sales of crude oil
Obama said that the United States is no longer seeking to reduce Iran’s export of oil after reaching a nuclear agreement with Tehran, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Global banks need immunity from allegations of sanctions breaches: CBI chief
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said the global banks need “reassurances” that they will not be accused of breaching sanctions if they rekindle ties with the Islamic Republic despite a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Boeing warned against Iran trade: Report
Executives of airplane giant Boeing have been summoned by US congressmen to be warned against entering the Iranian market, a report says.
No more barrier to trade with Iran in euros: Diplomat
A ranking Iranian diplomat said there are no more limits on the country’s financial transactions with foreign banks in euros, a clear sign of which was India’s recent move to clear part of its debts to Iran in euros through a Turkish bank.
India PM in Tehran to strike agreement on Chabahar Port development
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran at the head of a large delegation to boost economic and political ties with Tehran.
Society
S. Korea, Iran sign MOU for cooperation on environment
South Korea and Iran signed an agreement Tuesday to jointly tackle their environmental issues, further expanding their bilateral cooperation to social issues in the latest sign of their improving relations.
New UNIC director presents letter of appointment to FM Zarif
New Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Tehran Dr. Maria Dotsenko presented her Letter of Appointment to Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif at the Ministry on Wednesday 11 May 2016.
Iran wins 2016 Greco-Roman World Cup
Iran won the title of the 2016 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup on Friday.
Jamkaran Mosque in 15 Sha’ban festivities
Holy Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, historically believed to be established by direct order of the Twelfth Imam (as), has been hosting large crowds of pilgrims coming from around the country.
Minister: 2 new drugs produced per month
Minister of Health and Medical Education said that two new drugs have been produced per month during the 11th government.
Regional Affairs
Iraq’s Sadr loyalists withdraw from Baghdad neighborhoods
Fighters loyal to prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr have withdrawn from several neighborhoods across Baghdad where they were deployed following a spate of deadly bombings.
‘Saudi Arabia providing banned chemical munitions to Nusra Front’
A senior European official says Saudi Arabia is providing members of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front with internationally-banned chemical weapons.
‘US Plan B in Syria legitimizes ISIL’
The US Plan B in Syria could broaden the conflict in the middle Eastern country, as some suggesting that the plan is the division of Syria and division of Iraq into ethnic lines that is going to create even further problems in the long run, a leading expert in Middle East affairs said.
Iran ready to settle row with Saudi through talks: Deputy FM
Iran is ready to settle its political conflict with Saudi Arabia through dialog, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi says.
Taliban official: Group leader killed in drone strike
A senior commander with the Afghan Taliban says the militant group’s leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour has been killed in a U.S. drone strike.
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