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Hollande to meet Rouhani in New York City

The Iranian president is to meet with his French counterpart on the sidelines of UN General Assembly.

US call for disconnecting Iran’s centrifuges is ridiculous

Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker, has dismissed as ridiculous a US appeal to Iran to disconnect its centrifuges .

Challenges of nuclear talks

A change in Russia’s behavior and pressures at home are some of the challenges Iranian nuclear negotiators contend with.

Iran has always backed unity and stability in Yemen

The Iranian FM spokeswoman welcomes the conclusion of a peace deal between Yemeni revolutionaries and the government.

UK’s Cameron likely to meet Rouhani in NYC

Britain's PM is likely to have a historic sit-down with Iran's Rouhani in New York.

A majority of Iranians back the country’s nuclear program

opinion poll reveals that a majority of the Iranians support Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs call for finalizing IP gas pipeline

Tehran and Islamabad appeal for conclusion of a deal to take Iranian natural gas to the Subcontinent.

Iran oil reserves to last 60 years: Oil Ministry official

An official says Iran has large-enough oil reserves to last at least six decades.

Commander: Iran will Give Crushing Response to ISIL If Threatened

A senior Iranian army commander warns IS terrorists against any act of aggression.

Iran FM calls for collective efforts to counter terror

Iran and the UAE appeal for closer Muslim cooperation to snuff out the IS threat.

Hand-woven Persian carpet motifs to be registered globally

Iran is bent on taking out patents on its world-famous carpet motifs.

Sweden and Iran take steps toward closer economic ties

Swedish commercial attaché holds talks with a senior Iranian Chamber of Commerce official to explore avenues of forging closer economic ties.

Peace should become a global discourse

A former Iranian president says mere praise for peace is not enough, the concept should be cultivated.

ISIL calls for the murder of Coalition citizens

ISIL terrorists release online audiotape calling for the murder of "coalition citizens".

A private meeting between top diplomats of Iran and America

A meeting was held between US and Iranian top diplomats over how far along nuclear talks have come and what should be done next.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 22

IFP looked at front pages of 18 newspapers.

How Iranian newspapers cover nuclear talks in New York

An analytical look at Iranian newspaper coverage of nuclear talks with P5+1.

Iran supporting ME nations in anti-terror fight: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran supports oppressed nations as they take on the scourge of terror.

Russia sees ‘progress’ in Iran nuclear talks

Russia has expressed optimism about the prospect of Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, saying it sees signs of progress in the ongoing talks between the two sides.

Iran, US FMs discuss key issues in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have discussed key issues in New York.

Iran’s Zarif, Saud al-Faisal hold talks in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed hope that a recent meeting with his Saudi counterpart in New York will open a new chapter in efforts to strengthen international peace.

Iran president set to leave for NYC to attend UN meeting

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is due to set off for New York City to attend the 69th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Israel doomed to historic failure: Rafsanjani

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Israeli regime is heading toward a historic defeat following its recent failures in the invasions of the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 21

IFP looked at front pages of 20 dailies.

An invitation to a serious life

The story of how an Iranian woman has scaled the corporate and social ladder.