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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.

Iran’s Shot-Putter Rajabi Wins Silver at Asiad

Leila Rajabi, an Iranian female athlete, wins a silver medal in the shot put final in the 2014 Asian Games.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 27

IFP had a look at the front pages of 21 dailies on Sept. 27

From the fight against Ebola to the war on ISIL

While world is concerned with an Ebola outbreak and the threat of ISIL, the destructive impact of sanctions on the healthcare of Iranians persists.

A self-giving boy secretly donates kidney to his mom

A young man donates his kidney to save his mom.

Who feeds Putin with thoughts?

A look at neo-Eurasianism by Aleksandr Dugin might account for Putin’s interest in the term “New Russia”.

A couple’s married life gets off to a road start

An Iranian couple starts their married life in a truck cab.

G77, China slam unilateral sanctions against Iran

G77 and China describe imposition of sanctions on Iran as unacceptable.

No agreement on major issues in nuclear talks: Iran official

A top Iranian negotiator in nuclear talks with the P5+1 group says the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have not reached an agreement on major issues.

Iran nuclear talks making progress: US

The US chief negotiator in the nuclear talks with Iran says the Sextet of powers and Tehran have made progress in the course of their ongoing meetings in New York.

Tehran nuclear talks at breathtaking stage

Senior Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi says nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers have reached a breathtaking stage.

Iran, EU, US hold trilateral meeting in NY

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held a meeting in New York as talks continue over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.

Terrorism, extremism threatening entire world: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says extremism and violence are threatening the entire Middle East, especially Iran's neighbors, as a result of extremist measures taken by foreign terrorists.

Iran refutes claims of supporting terrorism

Tehran has categorically rejected British Prime Minister David Cameron's unsubstantiated allegations of Iran supporting terrorist groups.