Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said some 200 foreign banks have so far forged business ties with Iran since the implementation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in January.

Iran has denounced Israel's election to the chair of a permanent UN committee which came after the US and Europeans flouted the body's internal mechanisms.

Iran says it is looking into a plan to jointly produce Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) airplanes with Russia – what could take the Islamic Republic to the club of global plane makers if materialized.

Iran has censured Bahrain for suspending the activities of the Arab country’s main Shia opposition group, saying such moves will further complicate the conflict in the tiny Persian Gulf state.