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Rouhani criticizes Cameron’s anti-Iran remarks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized anti-Iranian comments by British Prime Minister David Cameron at the United Nations, calling them “inappropriate and unacceptable.”

Iran, Russia determined to improve ties: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Russia's common interests have strengthened the two countries' cooperation, saying Tehran and Moscow are determined to further improve ties.

No foreign military force must enter Caspian region: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says no military force must be allowed to enter the Caspian Sea region under the pretext of protecting its security.

Iranian parliament speaker proposes ban on hunting

Iranian parliament speaker proposes a ban on hunting in order to protect endangered species.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 29

IFP took a look at front pages of 16 dailies.

Iran, Azerbaijan call for closer bilateral relations

The Iranian and Azerbaijani presidents have emphasized the need for the further enhancement of Tehran-Baku relations in different domains, particularly in the energy sector.

S. Arabia FM urges peaceful solution to Iran N-issue

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister has called for a peaceful resolution of the West's standoff with Iran over Tehran's nuclear energy program.

Iran, P5+1 to resume N-talks in two weeks: Araqchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group will be held in a European city in less than two weeks.

Talks on Iran N-issue at crucial stage: China FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the P5+1 group have entered a “crucial” stage, calling for a “fair” agreement to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue.

Downed Hermes drone sent no data outside Iran: IRGC cmdr.

A high-ranking Iranian commander says the Israeli-made Hermes spy drone recently shot down in Iranian airspace has not transmitted any information to its operations center.

Iran is set for economic leap

The government of Prudence and Hope is determined to clear the hurdles in the way of economic activity.

Iran foils BBC operation to steal Iranian documents

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry foils an attempt at document theft by the BBC.

Aviation official blames excessive load for Iran-140 crash

The Crash Investigation Committee releases a report about the probable cause of Iran-140 accident in August.

US admits impossibility of anti-ISIL fight without Iran: Rafsanjani

Rafsanjani says the US has admitted that it is impossible to take on ISIL without Iran’s assistance.

Iran MPs denounce UK Cameron’s allegations against Tehran

Iranian lawmakers have strongly condemned British prime minister’s recent allegations against the Islamic Republic in which he charged Iran with harboring terrorism.

US should come forward first for ties with Iran: Journalist

A political analyst says for Iran-US ties to resume, Washington should take the first step.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 28

IFP took a look at front pages of 18 dailies.

Larijani raps British PM for anti-Iran remarks

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani lashes out at British PM David Cameron for his anti-Iran remarks at the UN General Assembly.

Iran will attack aggressive terrorist groups before reaching its borders

An Iranian Army Commander says the Armed Forces are ready to give a crushing response to ISIL if it ever attacks Iran.

95% of Iran nuclear deal agreed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Iran and P5+1 have agreed on “some 95 percent” of a final deal.

I am extremely proud to have my book published in Iran

Gareth Porter, the award-winning American historian, says he is extremely proud to have his book published in Iran.

First e-confab on environment, agroecosystem to be held in December

Tehran to host an e-conference on the environment and agricultural ecosystem later this year.

Appointment of Iran’s new ambassador to Berlin signals a clear message to Washington

Appointment of a new ambassador to Berlin signifies that Europe can be more active in Iran's interactions with the rest of the world.

Rouhani heads to Russia for Caspian summit

Iran’s president heads for Russia to attend the 4th summit of the Caspian littoral states.

Iran, Russia FMs say nuclear talks must continue

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers meet in New York to discuss the progress of Tehran’s nuclear talks with P5+1.