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Iran would export gasoline next year

An official has said Iran would export gasoline beginning next year with operation of the news oil refinery.

Rouhani: Iranians would protect holy shrines in Iraq

Iran’s president has said Iranians would protect holy shrine of Shiite imams in Iraqi religious cities.

Rouhani: government committed to curb inflation

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani is in Khorramabad visiting the general public; says government is committed to curb inflation.

Iran ready to take final step towards resolving nuclear issue: President

If the international community recognizes Iranˈs right for peaceful use of nuclear energy, Tehran will be ready to take the final step towards resolution of the issue, President Hassan Rouhani said here on Wednesday.

Iran top holder of worldˈs natural gas reserves: BP

The British Petroleum (BP) classed Iran, for the second consequent year, as the world’s top gas reserves holder with 33.8 trillion cubic meters, it was reported on Wednesday.

Circumstances right to reopen UK embassy in Iran: Hague

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says "circumstances are right" for the reopening of Britain's embassy in Iran.

Iran urges ‘realistic’ approach in nuclear talks

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator has called on the six major world powers to remain “realistic” in the talks.

Iran is committed to a peaceful nuclear program

The nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 powers have reached a critical stage. I am reasonably confident that by next month’s deadline, we can reach a comprehensive agreement that will assure the world that Iran’s nuclear program will remain exclusively peaceful.

Iran Condemns Israeli Aggression against Palestinians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham strongly condemned the recent Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and lawmakers in Gaza, describing it as an indication of the Zionists' weakness and internal rifts.

Ashton’s Spokesman: Iran, Powers Working on Text of Possible Agreement

Micheal Mann, the spokesman of the EU foreign policy chief, said Iran and the six world powers are working on the text of a possible agreement in their talks in Vienna, adding that the seven teams of negotiations are resolved to work out a deal pleasant to all parties.

Undue nuclear demands from Iran will backfire: Analysts

Excessive demands by the US government and its allies from Iran over its nuclear energy program will backfire against Western interests, three university professors write for Press TV.

Iranian FM, IAEA Chief Meet in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano held a meeting in Vienna on Tuesday morning to review the two sides' cooperation and the trend of talks between Iran and the world powers.

Iraqi government powerful enough to defeat terrorists: Velayati

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maleki is powerful enough to defeat Daesh terror group, President of Center for Strategic Research of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati said on Tuesday.

Iran, G5+1 resume official talks

Official talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and G5+1 resumed on Tuesday in Vienna.

Iran and Nigeria match in World Cup 2014

Photos of Iran and Nigeria match in World Cup 2014

Carlos Queiroz Pleased with Iran’s 0-0 Draw With Nigeria

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz hailed his players after they opened their campaign in Group F with a gutsy goalless draw against Nigeria.

Iran, P5+1 determined to start drafting comprehensive deal: Dy FM

Iran and the six world nations – known as the P5+1 – are determined to start drafting a comprehensive deal in Vienna talks, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was quoted as saying on Sunday by Hossein Naqavi Hosseini, rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.

Iran and Brazil valleyball match in the World League 2014

Iran hosted two matches against Brazil in the world league at Azadi Sport Complex where they achieved one win and one loss.

1.5 million Iraqis join fight against ISIL militants

Around 1.5 million Iraqis have volunteered to join battles against the militants of the al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

US warship, 50 fighter jets ready in Persian Gulf as Iraq crisis escalating

The Pentagon says the US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush and more than 50 attack aircraft are in the Persian Gulf, ready to launch attacks against Takfiri militants in Iraq.

Egypt religious institution forbids Muslims from joining ISIL

A major Islamic center in Egypt has issued a religious decree forbidding Muslims from joining the Takfiri militants of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

German delegation in Tehran for bilateral nuclear talks

A high-profile German delegation has arrived in Iran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials aimed at bridging the gap between Tehran and Berlin in the negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

No Iranian forces in Iraq: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed reports about the deployment of Iranian forces in Iraq, but expressed Tehran’s preparedness to provide any help upon Baghdad’s request to fight the Takfiri militants.

US, reactionary allies behind ISIL crimes in Iraq: Larijani

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says the US and its allied authoritarian regimes in the Middle East are behind the Takfiri atrocities in Iraq.

Tehran mounts intl. handicrafts exhibit

The 24th edition of 24th International Handicrafts Exhibition has been mounted at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground.