News in Brief
Gov’t approves plan to support Iranian expats
IRNA – Iran’s government has approved a plan to facilitate the return of Iranian expatriates to the country to encourage them to invest in Iran and use their scientific capabilities.
The plan aims to help the country’s development and progress. However, it needs to be approved by Iran’s Parliament too.
Sandstorm send 1,047 to hospitals in southeast
IRNA – Nearly 1,050 people have been admitted to medical centers in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province after a sandstorm hit the southeastern province’s five cities.
Head of the province’s Crisis Management Headquarters Majid Mohebbi said that at least 90 people have been hospitalized due to respiratory complications and other medical issues.
Affected by the Asian monsoon, the northern parts of Iran’s largest province are slapped by strong winds and dust storms for 120 days during the hot months of the year.
Envoy: Denmark continues to invest in Iran
IRNA – Denmark’s Ambassador to Iran Jesper Vahr said his country has continued to invest in Iran despite the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and re-imposition of sanctions against Iran.
The Danish envoy made the comments during a visit to the central city of Isfahan on Sunday.
He added that Iran and Denmark are concluding several memorandums of understanding in different fields and expressed hope for good cooperation with Iran on energy resources.