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Pilot eSIM service launched in Iran by second mobile operator

Iran’s second mobile operator MTN Irancell has started providing services to devices that accommodate eSIM, a technology that allows smoother communication through removing the physical SIM cards from mobile phones.

Time not suitable for unofficial meeting with EU, US officials on JCPOA: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the present juncture is not a suitable time for holding an unofficial meeting with European Union and American officials on the landmark nuclear deal that Iran clinched with world powers in 2015, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s military power not ignorable in world: Commander Sayyari

Deputy Commander of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday that Iran has managed to domestically create a defense power that is counted on and cannot be ignored in the world.

Iraq to pay arrears as part of contract with Iran

Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Sunday that Baghdad is to release Tehran’s financial resources in line with an agreement earlier reached between the two countries.

Iran-Russia trade on right track: Envoy

Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on Sunday, in a meeting with Iranian traders residing in Russia, that trade between Iran and Russia reached a noticeable amount in 2020, hoping that the trade balance will become positive in the coming years.

About 60 nanotechnology projects inaugurated

Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari inaugurated 40 industrial and 17 development projects in the field of nanotechnology.

Biden sluggish in lifting Trump’s Venezuela sanctions

US President Joe Biden’s administration is in “no rush” to lift US sanctions on Venezuela but would consider easing them if President Nicolas Maduro takes confidence-building steps showing he is ready to negotiate seriously with the opposition, a White House official told Reuters.

Ardakanian inaugurates new systems to improve services in water, electricity sectors

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian inaugurated several new systems for improving services in the water and electricity sectors through a videoconference on Sunday.

Yemeni forces hit 'sensitive' targets deep in Saudi territory

Yemeni defense forces said they launched massive retaliatory strike, featuring a ballistic missile and as many as nine drones, against “sensitive” spots in the Saudi capital amid an ongoing Riyadh-led war on the impoverished nation.

Ten-month exports of metal, mining sector surpass $5.6b: IRICA

The value of Iran’s exports from the metal and mining sector surpassed $5.6 billion in the 10 months to January 19, 2021, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Germany tightens COVID-19 controls at French border over variants

Germany announced Sunday that travelers from France’s northeastern Moselle region will face additional restrictions due to the high rate of variant coronavirus cases there.

Iran’s 11-month car production tops 817,000

Three major Iranian carmakers, namely, Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), SAIPA Group, and Pars Khodro manufactured 817,069 vehicles during the 11 months to February 18, 2021.

Iran reports 6.2% surge in non-oil exports for month to Feb. 18

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that exports of non-oil goods from the country increased by 6.2 percent in the month to February 18.

Thai protesters, police clash near base of army unit king controls

Thai police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters marching on a military base in Bangkok on Sunday to call for King Maha Vajiralongkorn to give up direct command of the army unit housed there.

Argentinians take to streets to protest ‘VIP vaccinations’ scandal

Thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Argentina on Saturday to protest the “VIP vaccinations” scandal that forced the health minister to resign.