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Putin on US: Some have mush for brains

RUSSIA

Putin on US: Some have mush for brains

The Russian president slams the US for refusing to cooperate with Moscow on Syria, saying 'some of out partners have mush for brains.'

US launches airstrikes in Syria

MILITARY

US launches airstrikes in Syria

The United States and its so-called coalition partners have conducted at least three airstrikes in Syria and 11 in Iraq, the Pentagon says.

Iran building region’s first ESBR plant

ENERGY

Iran building region’s first ESBR plant

Italy’s Versalis and Maire Tecnimont are helping Iran build a plant for production of the synthetic polymer ESBR, a strategic product used in the petrochemical industry and rubber manufacturing.

Iran plans $25 billion rail investment splurge

ECONOMY

Iran plans $25 billion rail investment splurge

Iran has chalked up a plan for $25 billion of investment to modernize and expand its rail network, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Mohsen Poursaeed-Aqaei says.