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Iran rejects groundless accusations on New Delhi explosion

New Delhi, March 9, IRNA – Iran’s Embassy in New Delhi, in a statement on Tuesday, rejected groundless accusations regarding minor explosion near the embassy of the Zionist Regime, linking it to efforts to spoil Iran-India relations.

Zarif: JCPOA implemented only by Iran

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran was the only participant of the JCOPA to fulfil its commitments under the JCPOA.

Iran’s foreign trade hits $65.5b

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Chairman of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization Hamid Zadboum said on Tuesday that the country’s foreign trade reached 65.5 billion dollars this year, despite coronavirus pandemic.

Iran attends Berlin international tourism fair

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iran’s pavilion in Berlin International Tourism Fair (ITB) was inaugurated on Tuesday as a virtual event with the presence of Deputy Minister of Tourism Vali Teymouri. The fair will be open on March 9-14.

Rouhani: Iran passes hard days of sanctions

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday said that the Iranians resisted the imposed sanctions and passed through those difficult days.

Jondishapur varsity’s sci-tech products play unique role in world civilization progress

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansur Gholami said here on Tuesday: University of Jondishpur’s scientific and technological products have ever since remote past up to the present day played a unique role in progress of the world civilization.

Iranian artist to showcase tsunami photos in Tokyo

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to put up an exhibition of Iranian photographer Afshin Valinejad’s photos on the occasion of the tsunami’s anniversary for the tenth consecutive year.

Iran’s non-oil exports rise by 6.2% :Official

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iran's non-oil exports in February 2021 increased by 6.2 percent compared to the previous month, said the managing director of the Industries, Mines, and Trade Ministry’s Center for Commercial Training.

Women pivotal in defeating US maximum pressure: VP

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that the Iranian nation, women in particular, demonstrated ultimate patience in economic war waged by the US and women had a pivotal role in defeating the US policy against Iran.

COVID-19 claims 81 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Some 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,867, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.

Cmdr says Iran will stage further joint Navy drills with Russia, China

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iran will hold further Joint Navy drills with China and Russia, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear-Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said on Tuesday.

Supreme Leader to deliver speech on Thursday

Tehran, March 9, IRNA - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is scheduled to deliver speech on Thursday to mark anniversary of appointment of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as messenger of God.

Science, culture longstanding common dialogue for proximity of nations: President

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said in a message to the 3rd International Gundi-Shapour Congress on Tuesday that science and culture are the longstanding common dialogue for proximity among nations, the common dialogue was upheld by ancient Iranians sponsors of the oldest university – Gundi Shapour.

Iran ready to exchange prisoners with US

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to exchange prisoners with the United States and that if it has not happened yet was due to the US unpreparedness.

UNESCO Dir-Gen says supports Iran efforts to promote science & technology

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in his message to the 1,750th anniversary of the University of Gundi-Shapur said: UNESCO stands ready to support the Islamic Republic of Iran in its efforts to promote science and technology, to create knowledge, and to share it. In this way, we will not only support scientific progress but also the progress of all mankind.

Iran calls for US unconditional return to JCPOA

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabiei on Tuesday urged the US new administration to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – Iran nuclear deal – unconditionally.

Iran Sepahan SC, Lebanon Al Ahed sign MoU

Isfahan, March 9, IRNA – Iran's Sepahan SC and Lebanon's Al-Ahed FC signed an agreement on cooperation, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Supreme Leader honors martyr, veteran women

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said on Tuesday that martyrs and veteran women are the highest pinnacles of honor.

Bright prospects for Iranian economy in upcoming Iranian New Year

Tehran, March 9, IRNA– Although Iranian economy has suffered great losses under world’s most severe sanctions and corona virus impacts, bright prospects are envisaged for national economy in the New Iranian Year with positive economic growth.

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Irish FM: JCPOA plays vital role in context of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation

Tehran, March 9, IRNA - Irland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney referred to the change of policy in the new US administration, saying the Iranian nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) can play a vital role in the context of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on March 9

Tehran, March 9, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Tuesday: