Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
Iran to boost oil exports to 2mbd: Economy minister
Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ali Tayebnia says Iran will raise its crude oil exports to 2 million barrels per day in a short time.

 
Leader appoints new custodian of Astan Quds Razavi
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a decree on Monday appointed Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raeesi as the new chief custodian and trustee of the Astan Quds Razavi, a charitable organization holding trusteeship of the eighth Shiite Imam’s shrine.

 
IAEA confirms Iran nuclear program non-deviation
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the non-deviation of Iran’s nuclear program of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

 
Japan’s Abe looks to visit Iran this year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has informed the Iranian government that he wishes to visit the country this year, a first trip by a Japanese leader in 38 years.

Rouhani: Country’s security indebted to IRGC, Basij
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has told public in desert city of Yazd his government has run the country with lower oil prices.President Rouhani is visiting the desert province of Yazd to unveil some construction projects. He arrived in Yazd Monday morning and addressed the people who was welcoming him.

 
NIOC, Total to sign confidentiality agreement
Oil minister said following the oil sale contract between NIOC and France’s Total, the two sides will ink a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) on South Azadegan oilfield within days.

 
Iran winning back oil market share: Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani said that following securing of its nuclear rights, Iran is also regaining its share in the international crude oil market as it has increased export 400,000 barrels a day in the wake of removal of sanctions two months ago.

 
Russia confirms $5bn loan to Iran for joint projects
Russia has confirmed plans for a $5 billion loan to Iran for joint projects in the Islamic republic, according to Moscow’s energy ministry representative.

 
FM Zarif: Islamic countries’ support for Israel ‘embarrassing’
Iranian FM Zarif said on Monday the moves by certain Muslim countries in getting closer to the Israeli regime is ‘embarrassing’.

Commander: IRGC transforming into major force
Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Hossein Salami said the IRGC is transforming itself into a major military force.