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Shamkhani: Presence of Daesh in Iraq, a threat to whole region
Iranˈs Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Shamkhani said the growing presence of the terrorists affiliated to Daesh group in Iraq is a threat to the whole region.
Araghchi: Iran, US talk ‘in positive atmosphere’
Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said the second day of Iran-US nuclear talks was held in a positive atmosphere in Vienna.
Iraqi Grand Ayatollah calls for unity against DAESH
Iraqi Shiite Grand Ayatollah has called for unity among all of the country’s political and army factions against the terrorist DAESH.
Iran condemns terrorist attack in Iraq
Iran has strongly condemned terrorist attack in Iraq by the DAESH in Mosul and Kirkuk.
Maliki declares state of emergency after Mosul falls to ISIL
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has issued a state of emergency throughout the country, after Iraq’s oil-rich city of Mosul fell to the hands of a radical militants group.
Gül receives Rouhani in Ankara
Turkish president has received Iran’s Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.
Iran-Turkey ties important to Middle East: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the need for the further expansion of bilateral ties with neighboring Turkey, saying Tehran-Ankara relations are significant for the entire Middle East.
Official: Isfahan Refinery to Produce Euro-4 Gasoline
Iran's Isfahan refinery plans to start producing Euro-4 gasoline once the necessary catalyst is mass-produced in the country, a senior official announced.
Parliamentarians: Syrian elections showing country’s power
In Iran, 230 Parliamentarians has signed a statement where they believe Syrian recent election displayed government and people’s political power.
Burns to head US negotiators in Iran N-talks
Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator has said Iran and US would negotiate on Tehran nuclear program, Monday and Tuesday (June 9, 10) in Geneva.
Iran volleyball players rout Brazil 3-0 in 2014 World League
Iran's men volleyball team has beaten its host Brazil at 2014 World League match in Brasilia today, Saturday.
Iran, Turkey to hold talks on common issues, problems
Iran’s FM has said president Rouhani and Turkish counterpart, PM will talk on common issues and problems in Rouhani's upcoming visit to Turkey.
Larijani calls for expansion of relations with Singapore
Iran’s Parliament Speaker has said Iran should expand parliamentary and economic relations with Singapore.
Iranian Sunni scholars condemn ISIL savagery
Following the horrifying acts of savagery, in Iraq and Syria, by ISIL, Iranian Sunni scholars denounce the terrorist grouping as a Western creation, urging all Muslims to form a united front against it.
Rouhani congratulates Assad on victory
Iran’s President has extended his congratulations to Syria's President on his landslide victory on June 3 presidential election.
Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ to be screened on Eid al-Fitr
Iranian animation ‘Mice City 2’ producer has said the movie was already produced to be shown on Eid al-Fitr.
Iran among the safest countries for investment
First deputy- President has said Iran is one of the safest countries for petrochemical investments.
Deputy FM: Syrians Voted “No to Terrorism”
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian felicitated the Syrian government and nation on the successful holding of the presidential election in that country, and said that the people of the Muslim country voted no to terrorism in there.
Iran Overpowered by Brazil in Volleyball World League
Several times world champions Brazil beat Iran's national volleyball team 3-2 in the 2014 World League in Brasilia on Friday.
Iran Strongly Slams Terrorist Attack on Iraq’s Samarra City
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham strongly condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack on Iraq's holy city of Samarra.
Germany Planning to Consolidate Tourism Cooperation with Iran
A German tourism activist praised Iran's eye-catching tourist resorts and destinations and historical sites, and voiced Berlin's enthusiasm for dispatching more tourists to Iran.
Azerbaijan Planning to Promote IT Cooperation with Iran
Azerbaijan’s Communications and Advanced Technologies Minister Ali Abbasov plans to pay an official visit to Tehran in the second half of June to promote Tehran-Baku ties in various fields of communications and information Technology (IT).
Syria’s Assad Pardons Hundreds of Prisoners
Hundreds of Syrians were released from government prisons after receiving amnesty from President Bashar al-Assad in a move to mark his re-election this week, a monitoring group said.
Singaporean Parliament Speaker Due to Arrive in Iran Today
Singaporean Parliament Speaker Halimah Yacob is due to arrive in the Iranian capital later today to confer with senior Iranian officials on the expansion of relations in all the various fields.
Iran’s President Planning to Visit Turkey on Monday
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani plans to pay an official visit to Turkey on Monday to discuss the latest developments on the international and regional scenes and explore new avenues for reinvigorating all-out ties.