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Ashton’s Spokesman Describes Iran-Powers Talks Tough, Complicated, Precise

Michael Mann, the Spokesman for the EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton, underlined that Iran and the Group 5+1 (the US, Russia, China, Britain and France plus Germany) had "tough, complicated and precise" negotiations in their three-day meetings which ended Friday.

Commander: 5th Iranian Border Guard Still Alive in Pakistan

Commander of the Iranian Border Guard Units General Hossein Zolfaqari announced that the 5th Iranian border guard who was abducted by Jeish al-Adl terrorist group along with four of his comrades in February and was not released when the other four were set free in April, is still alive and kept hostage in Pakistan.

Vienna Nuclear Talks: Senior Negotiators Start Bargaining over Text of Nuclear Deal

Senior teams of negotiators from Iran and the EU started a second meeting Wednesday afternoon to end their decade-long standoff over Tehran's nuclear program through a comprehensive deal.

Leader: Iranian Nation Will Never Bow to Foreign Pressures

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei reiterated that the Iranian nation will never give in to pressures of the US and other world powers.

No written invitation yet been received from Saudi FM

No written invitation has so far been received from Saudi Arabia for a visit to Riyadh by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.

Photos: Iranian Football Team’s Training Session

Iran’s national football team on Saturday held a training session in Tehran as a part of a preparation process for the FIFA 2014 World Cup competitions in Brazil.

US must make tough decisions in N-talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says it is the US not Iran that must make tough decisions in nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1.

Palestine,Waiting for Liberation

Kayhan Newspaper Int’l Political Desk : Palestine,Waiting for Liberation

FM: Iran’s Defensive Capabilities No Subject for Talks with Powers

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that the country's negotiators will not discuss issues related to Iran's defensive capabilities in the talks with the world powers.

US Hints at Longer Military Presence in Afghanistan

The United States says its military presence in war-weary Afghanistan will remain "significant" despite this year's drawdown.

Iran President Stresses Promotion of Ties With World

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says his administration attaches importance to the expansion of ties with all world countries, particularly with neighboring states.

‘Takfiri Groups Pose Threat to All Muslims’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that Takfiri groups pose a threat to all Muslims including Shias and Sunnis.

Leader Warns of Attempts to Damage Iran-Pakistan Ties

Supreme Leader cautioned against ongoing attempts to drive a wedge between Iran and Pakistan, and stressed that the two nations do not need any other country’s permission to expand ties.

Iran, Pakistan Sign Agreement on Extradition of Criminals

Iranian and Pakistani officials signed an agreement on the extradition of criminals as part of a broader effort by the two sides to boost mutual cooperation.

President urges enhanced cultural, economic cooperation with Pakistan

President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that relations between Tehran and Islamabad should be based on broadening secure and developed borders.

Birthday celebration of children with cancer in Iran

birthday celebration of children with cancer in Iran

In picture: World Laughter Day celebrated in Iran

World Laughter Day has been celebrated in Iran. World Laughter Day takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year.

Iran supports regional stability, security: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi says Tehran supports stability, security and national solidarity in regional countries.

Iran to unveil three nuclear achievements: AEOI

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country is to unveil a number of new achievements in the nuclear industry.

Hashemi’s Heavy Blow to Wall of Mistrust

An interview with Hossein Sadeghi, Iran’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia : Hashemi’s Heavy Blow to Wall of Mistrust

Islamabad-Riyadh Cooperation Will Not Damage Tehran

A speech made by Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan, in the Iranian Diplomacy roundtable entitled “A Look at Pakistani-Saudi Political and Security Cooperation”

Larijani advises G5+1 to adopt rational stands on Iran

Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the G5+1 should adopt rational stands in dealing with Iran.

Zarif: Iran, EU enjoy extensive capacity for economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran and the European Union enjoy extensive capacity to develop economic cooperation.

VP: Kidnappers of Nigerian school girls, their mentors, after uprooting Islam

Iranian Vice President for Women and Families Affairs here Friday strongly condemned kidnapping of Nigerian school girls, emphasizing those who do so and their thought mentors are after uprooting Islam.

Expert talks in New York constructive: Top negotiator

Expert talks in New York were constructive, Head of Iranˈs negotiating team to the expert meeting, Hamid Baeedinejad said on Thursday.