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PUIC Troika must urgently meet on Gaza: Larijani

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has called for an emergency meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation Member States' (PUIC) Presidential Troika over the Israeli regime’s airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Will it be Jalili vs. Rouhani again?[:fa]Will it be Jalili vs. Rouhani again?[:ar]Will it be Jalili vs. Rouhani again?

A closer look at whether Jalili is going to use the possible breakup of nuclear negotiations with P5+1 as a lever to unseat Rouhani in 2017 presidential polls.[:fa]A closer look at whether Jalili is going to use the possible breakup of nuclear negotiations with P5+1 as a lever to unseat Rouhani in 2017 presidential polls.[:ar]A closer look at whether Jalili is going to use the possible breakup of nuclear negotiations with P5+1 as a lever to unseat Rouhani in 2017 presidential polls.

Can we trust his motto of moderation and prudence?

The release of I am Rouhani, a biopic, prompts a monthly to examine the Assembly of the Wise, its formation and the impact it had on the war between Iran and Iraq in the 80s.

Zarif says Iran sees no benefit in nuclear weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has no interest in developing nuclear weapons.

Iranian benefactress Ezzat-Malek dies

Iranian artistic and cultural community mourns the death of benefactress Ezzat Malek.

Brazilian Ambassador: only 6 percent of Brazilians live below the poverty line

In an interview, the Brazilian ambassador to Tehran said protest rallies in his country before and during the World Cup were a reflection of democracy and individual freedoms.

Symphony of Volleyball

The chairman of Tehran City Council says the recent victories of the volleyball team are a harbinger of better days to come as far as teamwork is concerned.

I’m neither the mayor, nor the president, but I can …

Tehran hosts a small event to solicit public views on ways of propping up the environment and stopping its degradation.

Araghchi: Iran to accept any curb in N-deal temporarily

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said any new limitation in probable nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 would be accepted temporarily.

Iran’s Bushehr Province, Qatar Become Economic Partners

Qatar and Iran's southern province of Bushehr penned an agreement for economic cooperation.

Iran Calls for OIC Reaction to Zionist Regime’s Aggressions

Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman slammed the Israeli aggressions in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and called on the international bodies, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to react to Israeli crimes.

Destruction of nation’s trust worse than killing the deal

Nuclear talks between Iran and the West offer a historic opportunity for the West, particularly the United States, stressed an English-language paper on Thursday.

Preserving Shiraz Historical Core Necessary: UN official

The UN Human Settlements Program (UNHSP) representative to Iran referring to unique historical texture of Shiraz said here Wednesday that preserving that historical heritage is necessary for boosting the cityˈs tourism industry.

Iran team optimistic about nuclear deal

A top Iranian nuclear negotiator has expressed confidence about the results of the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and six world powers over the country’s nuclear energy program.

Iranian Hydroelectric Power Plants’ Output Rises by 9%

The electricity produced by Iran’s hydroelectric power plants has witnessed over 9 percent increase since the beginning of the current Iranian year

Iran-P5+1 deal possible through joint efforts: Russia

Russia says cooperation among parties to the talks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program can pave the way for Iran and six world powers to seal a final deal by the July 20 interim agreement deadline.

Iran will not compromise on nuclear rights: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear rights in the ongoing negotiations with six world powers.

Local singers come to podium live in Ramadan

In month of praying and fasting, Iranian local singers come to podium across the capital and the southern island of Kish.

Zarif, Ashton, meet ahead of Vienna 6 talks

Iran’s FM and EU’s foreign policy chief have met in Vienna ahead of the 6th round of negotiations between Iran and Powers on Tehran nuclear program.

Final nuclear deal to spur Iran economy: CBI official

A senior Iranian banking official forecasts a six-percent economic growth for Iran in case Tehran and six world powers reach a final accord on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

E3/EU+3 determined to reach comprehensive agreement: EU

Iran and six world powers will start a new round of talks in Vienna on Wednesday with the aim of clinching a final and comprehensive nuclear deal.

Iranian researcher develop cancer-resistant nanoparticles

A Mashhad University of Medical Sciences research group had developed a component which would be effective in treating cancer.

Iran self-sufficient in production of radiopharmaceuticals

Research Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has developed radiopharmaceuticals in collaboration with President’s science and technology deputy.

First green school to open in September

The 1st Iranian green school will open in September in Tehran. Mahnaz Mazaheri said that the office would teach 56,000 teachers on environmental issues.

President says sanctions regime crumbled, will not be rebuilt

President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the international sanctions regime has been crumbled and will not be rebuilt even if Iran and G5+1 fail to reach a final nuclear deal by July 20 deadline.