Presstv ir news
Here are the latest news articles from PressTV, an Iranian news agency:
Top Stories
- Iran, Russia to boost military cooperation: Iran and Russia have agreed to boost their military cooperation, including joint exercises and the development of new military technologies.
- US sanctions on Iran 'unjust and illegal': The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the latest US sanctions on Iran, calling them "unjust and illegal".
- Iran's oil exports rise despite US sanctions: Despite US sanctions, Iran's oil exports have risen, with the country exporting over 1 million barrels per day in February.
- Iran, Turkey to strengthen economic ties: Iran and Turkey have agreed to strengthen their economic ties, including increasing trade and investment between the two countries.
- Iran's nuclear program 'peaceful and transparent': Iran's nuclear program is "peaceful and transparent", and the country is committed to its obligations under the nuclear deal, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said.
International News
- US, China trade talks 'productive': The latest round of US-China trade talks have been "productive", with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations.
- UK, EU agree on Brexit deal: The UK and EU have agreed on a Brexit deal, which will see the UK leave the EU on October 31.
- Syria, Russia agree on Idlib ceasefire: Syria and Russia have agreed on a ceasefire in the Idlib region, which has been the site of intense fighting between government forces and militant groups.
- US, North Korea agree on denuclearization: The US and North Korea have agreed on a plan to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea committing to dismantle its nuclear program.
- France, Germany agree on EU budget: France and Germany have agreed on a new EU budget, which will see the EU's budget increase by 10% over the next seven years.
Domestic News
- Iran's economy grows 7.4% in Q1: Iran's economy grew 7.4% in the first quarter of the year, driven by increased oil exports and economic reforms.
- Iran's inflation rate falls to 35.2%: Iran's inflation rate has fallen to 35.2%, down from 42.8% in the same period last year.
- Iran's currency strengthens against US dollar: Iran's currency, the rial, has strengthened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate falling to 120,000 rials per dollar.
- Iran's parliament approves budget bill: Iran's parliament has approved the country's budget bill for the next fiscal year, which includes increased spending on social welfare programs.
- Iran's supreme leader urges economic self-sufficiency: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has urged the country to become economically self-sufficient, and to reduce its dependence on oil exports.