SNSC official: Iran, Russia cooperation on Syria strategic
Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani on Tuesday said Iran and Russia enjoy strategic cooperation in the fight against terrorism in Syria and share their facilities and capacities to this end.
Zarif, Rodrguez stress expansion of Iran-Venezuela ties In a meeting between Irans FM Zarif and his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodrguez, the two sides called for further expansion of relations between Tehran and Caracas.
Iran-China joint meeting to bolster bilateral ties Irans Tayebnia said the 16th meeting of Iran-China Joint Economic Commission could play a significant role in development of strategic relations between the two sides.
MasterCard says not active in Iran yet
The spokesman of the US-based multinational financial services corporation MasterCard rejected reports that it has agreed to start offering credit card services to Iranians in late August, stressing that anti-Tehran sanctions are still in place.
Rouhani urges NAM to be more active on intl. scene
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with Burundis Foreign Minister called for development of relations and cooperation among NAM member states on the international scene.
Iranian weightlifter lands 6th in Olympics Mohammadreza Barari of Iran only managed to stand in the sixth place of Mens 105 kg weightlifting event by lifting a total of 406 kilograms.