Iran Daily

 

Zarif: Tehran will not give in to excessive demands

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed US President Barack Obama’s recent comments on Iran as “unacceptable”, stressing that Tehran will not give in to excessive demands by the other side in nuclear negotiations.

 

FEMOZA eager to cooperate with Iran, despite sanctions

Aras Free Zone is gaining popularity among foreign investors in view of its favorable location and the unique incentives and facilities it offers.

 

Iraqi forces recapture northern town in Tikrit operation
Iraqi forces backed by volunteer fighters have managed to recapture the northern town of Hamrin in Iraq’s Salahuddin province.

 

Persepolis captain Nouri sinks Bunyodkor

A first-half Mohammad Nouri penalty was enough to give Persepolis a 1-0 victory against Bunyodkor in Tashkent on Tuesday and maintain its 100 percent record at the top of Group A in the AFC Champions League.

 

Thousands flee Chile volcano eruption
One of South America’s most active volcanoes erupted early Tuesday in southern Chile, spewing heavy smoke into the air as lava surged down its slopes, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people.

 

Khwarizmi Int’l Award winners honored
Distinguished Iranian and foreign winners of the 28th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) were honored in Tehran on Tuesday.

 

1st indigenous VTOL drone manufactured
Iranian defense researchers have built the country’s first Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone.

 

Tehran, Astana call for expanding defense ties

Iran and Kazakhstan have underscored the significance of expanding defense ties to counter the threat of terrorism and extremism.

 

Iran, Russia agree to produce nuclear fuel
Iran and Russia have struck a deal to produce nuclear fuel in the Islamic Republic, Iran’s ambassador to Russia says.

 

Tehran Times

 

Majlis obliges govt. to cut cash subsidies to the rich

Parliament has tasked the govern- ment of Hassan Rouhani to cut cash subsi- dies to wealthy and well-paid Iranian citi- zens in the next Iranian calendar year which starts on March 21.

 

Iraqi forces ramp up offensive to recapture Tikrit

Iraqi forces have continued their offensive to retake the city of Tikrit, seized by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) ter- rorist group last June, with troops claiming “gains” in the fighting, security forces told Al Jazeera’s correspondent.

 

Iran and U.S. hold more technical nuclear talks

Ali Akbar Salehi, the director of Iran’s Atomic Energy Or- ganization, and U.S. Energy Secre- tary Ernest Moniz held expert talks on Iran’s nuclear activities in Mon- treux, Switzerland, on Tuesday.

 

Iran nuclear talks: The 5 options for what happens if they fail

As Israel’s prime minister, Benja- min Netanyahu, prepares to crit- icize President Obama’s nuclear talks with Iran in a controversial address to Congress on Tues- day, those negotiations have been making unprecedented progress.

 

Congressmen’s clap for a criminal is painful and surprising

It was not surprising at all to see that Benjamin Netanyahu speak in Congress to derail the nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.

 
‘U.S. to protect Syrian rebels when time comes’

The United States will be ready to “protect” Syrian rebels, possibly with air power, once they enter into combat, a top U.S. o?cial said on Monday.

 

U.S. govt. issues logistics support tender for 300 military personnel in Ukraine

The U.S. is planning to send about 300 military personnel to Ukraine from March to October to train the Ukrainian army, according to a ten- der on a U.S. government website that requires logistics for the troops.

 

Iran discusses regional issues, nuclear negotiations with Arab diplomats

The Islamic Republic’s “principled policy” is to promote cooperation and deepen ties with regional countries, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Arab and African af- fairs told ambassadors and charges d’a?aires of some Arab countries in Tehran on Monday.

 

Construction possible despite sanctions: Rafsanjani

Iran’s Expediency Council chairman says even with sanctions in place, much can be done to develop the country.

 

Russia, Iran sign new agreement on Bushehr power plant

Russia and Iran signed an agreement on Monday to supply services to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, the head of Rosenergoatom said.

 

Iran nuclear talks progressing better than in past decade: Germany

Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear pro- gram have made more progress this year than in the past decade, Germany’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.

 

Iran and Kazakhstan eye enhanced defense ties

Cooperation among the Caspian Sea littoral states would play an important role in enhancing regional security and preventing foreign interference.

 

U.S. cannot ignore IRGC’s capabilities: IRGC navy chief

The United States can- not hide its concern about the growing military capabilities of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, the IRGC Navy chief has announced.