Nation has overcome ‘maximum pressure’, says Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the Iranian nation has successfully passed the difficult test of countering the “maximum pressure” policy of the ill-wishers.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran-Armenia economic ties not affected by U.S. sanctions

While the U.S. renewed sanctions on Iran are aimed at isolating the Islamic Republic both politically and economically, Iran’s relations, especially in the economic sectors, with its neighbors are seemed not to be affected by the sanctions.

Govt. launches project to build 110,000 affordable housing units

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially launched the government’s National Action Plan for Construction and Supply of Housing on Tuesday, inaugurating a project for constructing 110,000 affordable housing units.

Iran to facilitate foreign tourist arrivals

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday issued a decree on facilitating foreign tourist arrivals in the country, saying that visa-stamping waivers should be extended to all airports across the country.

Development projects worth $1b inaugurated

TEHRAN- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani launched and inaugurated some development, service, and infrastructure projects worth 44.65 trillion rials (about $1.063 billion) in West Azarbaijan Province.

Tehran metro line 6 partially inaugurated

TEHRAN – Tehran metro line 6 partially opened on Sunday morning during a ceremony with President Hassan Rouhani in attendance.

U.S. cornered at UN, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the U.S. achieved nothing at the UN General Assembly and UN Security Council’s meetings.

Iranian trade delegation to accompany Rouhani in Austria, Switzerland tour

TEHRAN- A delegation from Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) will accompany Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in his trip to Switzerland and Austria on July 1-6, the portal of ICCIMA reported.

Leader plants saplings to highlight natural resources

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday planted two fruit saplings, urging officials to take measures for increasing green spaces as it can prevent floods and curb sand and dust storms.

Govt. to update truck fleet to ease air pollution

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani announced plans for renovating 70,000 clunker trucks annually within the framework of policies to combat air pollution.

Intl. event to celebrate Tabriz 2018 concurrent with Noruz

TEHRAN – An international event will be held concurrent with Noruz - the Iranian New Year in March 2018 – to celebrate ‘Tabriz 2018’, marking the naming of the city as the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.

Tourism chief calls on private sector to assist ‘Tabriz 2018’

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief has called for a partnership between domestic travel companies and associated businesses to help organize ‘Tabriz 2018’, an event which marks the naming of Tabriz as the capital of Islamic tourism.

‘Absurd’ to negotiate with disloyal Washington: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday rejected negotiations with Washington, saying it is “absurd” to hold talks with a country that violates previous agreements.

Top IRGC commanders meet President Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has thanked the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces for their efforts and services to the country and stressed the need for unity among all the forces and institutions in the country.

BY Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Splitting of ministries; another trial and error?

With President Hassan Rouhani’s first tenure coming to an end, the administration has taken a decision for splitting three ministries in a bid to make them smaller and swifter.

Iran will counter any terrorist move with full force: Rouhani

TEHRAN – In reaction to the June 7 terrorist attacks in Tehran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Iran will counter any terrorist move with full force.

BY Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Re-elected Rouhani’s economic challenges, priorities

After his landslide victory in Iran’s presidential election held on May 19, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani swept to his second term.

Those guilty in mine incident should stand trial: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that those who are found guilty in a coal mine incident should face trial.

Rouhani orders work on nuclear-powered boats in response to Iran Sanctions Act 

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani wrote letters to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the Atomic Energy Organization chief Ali Akbar Salehi on Tuesday asking them to take legal and technical steps in response to the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) by the U.S. Congress which is a violation of the international nuclear deal.

Rouhani to lead trade delegation to Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – A high ranking trade delegation headed by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is due to leave Tehran for Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on December 21, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s portal reported.

Iran, Russia to continue war on terror, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Iran and Russia will continue cooperation in fighting terrorism until it is eradicated.

Rouhani: Government tasked to back Basij

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the government is duty bound to support Basij.

Rouhani inaugurates major development plans in southwestern province

TEHRAN- President Hassan Rouhani in a one-day trip to the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Sunday inaugurated a number of important development projects in the region, IRIB reported.

Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina agree on SMEs co-op

TEHRAN- Tehran and Sarajevo signed an MOU on cooperation between the two side’s small and medium-sized enterprises on Tuesday, IRIB news reported.

Tehran, Bangkok could double trade soon: Rouhani

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran and Thailand could double bilateral trade in the near future by implementing agreements and joint projects.

Malaysian firms invited to Iran’s energy, industrial projects

TEHRAN – Malaysian firms are invited to participate in Iran’s energy and industrial projects, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.