Iran's Deputy FM Due in Moscow Today to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian is slated to leave Tehran for Moscow on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, specially Syria. ( 12:42:04 - 2013/06/11)

Two Killed, 26 others Wounded in Terrorist Bomb Attacks in Damascus, Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Two people were killed and 26 others wounded in the explosion of two explosive devices planted by terrorists in al-Marjeh square in Damascus on Tuesday, police said. ( 12:41:59 - 2013/06/11)

Russia to Spend over 90bln Rubles to Build Advanced Modified Arsenals
TEHRAN (FNA)- The preliminary price of building 15 advanced modified arsenals for the Russian Defense Ministry has been estimated at approximately 90 billion rubles, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov said. ( 12:41:54 - 2013/06/11)

Chinese, Russian Special Forces Start Joint Training
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chinese and Russian special forces kicked off a 10-day joint training exercise in Beijing on Tuesday. ( 12:08:45 - 2013/06/11)

Russia Scrambles Combat Aircraft in Snap Alert Drills
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Russian Air Force redeployed some 20 combat aircraft and helicopters from their home bases to forward airfields in Western Russia as part of a new round of snap combat readiness check of the Russian military, the Defense Ministry said. ( 12:06:12 - 2013/06/11)

Syrian Army Smashes Terrorists in Several Areas in Damascus Outskirts
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian troops, in a series of operations, killed and wounded a large number of antigovernment fighters in the town of Harasta. ( 11:52:45 - 2013/06/11)

Petrochemical Sector Leading in Energy Efficiency
TEHRAN (FNA)- Petrochemical plants are leading in energy efficiency, director of planning and development at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said. ( 11:51:30 - 2013/06/11)

Syrian Troops Restore Security to Villages in Hama Province
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian Army restored security and stability to the villages of Masa'ada, Abu Hanaya, Masoud, Salba, and Kleib al-Thor in the Eastern countryside of Hama Province. ( 11:51:02 - 2013/06/11)

Russia to Launch 3 Glonass Satellites on July 2
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia will launch a Proton carrier rocket with three additional satellites for its Glonass global positioning and navigation network on July 2, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said. ( 11:39:10 - 2013/06/11)

Iran's Governor: OPEC Expected to Act to Stabilize Markets
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's OPEC Governor Mohammad Ali Khatibi said members of the oil cartel should counter the prevailing trend of falling oil prices in the markets. ( 11:37:02 - 2013/06/11)

Bomb Threat Forces US Los Angeles Flight to Land
TEHRAN (FNA)- A telephone bomb threat against a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, caused the plane to be diverted to Phoenix, the FBI said. ( 11:36:51 - 2013/06/11)

Islamabad Keen to Strengthen Energy Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Pakistani officials underlined their emphasis on boosting bilateral relations with Iran, specially in the energy sector. ( 11:28:44 - 2013/06/11)

Russia to Send 250 Troops for Indra-2013 Drills in India
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia will send over 250 servicemen from the Eastern Military District to take part in the annual Indra-2013 joint anti-terrorism exercise with India, the district's press service said. ( 11:28:31 - 2013/06/11)

IOTC Upgrading Sludge Prevention Systems
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Research and Development Department of Iran's Oil Terminal Company (IOTC) Mehdi Hosseini said the company plans to upgrade efficiency of submerged rotary jet systems in Kharg Island oil tanks through conducting a simulation program. ( 11:10:33 - 2013/06/11)