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Zarif: Iran’s Foreign Policy Grabs Sleep from Netanyahu’s Eyes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the western powers and the Zionist regime for their propaganda against the Islamic Republic, and said the foreign policy adopted by the new government in Iran has made Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have long tiresome nights awake.

Commander: Iran One of Only Two World Countries in Possession of Super Hi-Tech Torpedo

Senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officials said the IRGC Navy is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and vessels, and is one of the only two world military forces equipped with a unique torpedo which moves with unbelievable velocity.

Spokeswoman: Iran’s N. Rights Only Framework of Talks with Powers

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham described the country's right to use peaceful nuclear technology as the only possible framework for the negotiations between Tehran and the Group 5+1

Alborz Company produces heat-resistance lab glassware

A knowledge-based company in Alborz province has produced heat-resistant glassware with applications in laboratory.

Boosting ties with neighbors, Iran’s policy: Interior minister

Interior Minister of Iran Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Monday said that it is policy of the government of Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen ties with neighbors including Pakistan.

32 countries attending Iran Oil Show 2014

Some 32 world countries will be attending Iranˈs 19th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2014) to be held in Tehran on May 6-9.

World welcomes Iran’s ‘moderate and constructive spirit’

Iran’s FM spokeswoman has said esteem and respect lavished upon Iran by the world ‘is undeniable and obvious.’

Iran is proponent of new world order: FM

Zarif said Iran is proponent of the new world order and reshaping the power structure of the international community in light of privileges in economy and technology of every member state.

Spokeswoman Rejects Yemeni FM’s Claims against Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry on Saturday strongly rejected Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu-Bakr al-Qirbi's allegations about arms shipments to his country by Iran, and stressed that Tehran favors peace and stability in the Yemen.

Fencing Champ Abducted in Southeastern Iran

Iran fencing champion Hamed Sedaqati and one of his friends were abducted by outlaws in the Southeastern Sistan-and-Balouchestan province.

Italy Wants New Chapter of Expanding Ties with Iran

Head of Italy-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Ettore Rosato in a meeting with Supreme Leader's top aide Ali Akbar Velayati stressed Rome's enthusiasm for opening a new chapter of consolidated growing relations with Tehran.

Leader’s Military Aide: Iran’s Line of Defense Located in Southern Lebanon

Senior Military Aide to the Iranian Supreme Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said Iran's influence and clout has now stretched to the Mediterranean coasts and its line of defense is now in Southern Lebanon.

West lies about medical sanctions: Iran health minister

Iranian health minister has slammed Western governments, saying they lie about not having imposed embargoes on Iran’s purchase of medications and medical equipment.

Iconic Iranian musician Mohammad-Reza Lotfi dies at 68

Renowned traditional Iranian musician Mohammad-Reza Lotfi has passed away at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.

Iran naval fleet docks at Pakistan’s Karachi port

An Iranian naval fleet has docked at the Pakistani port of Karachi to convey the message of peace and friendship to the nation.

Iran expresses concern over Ukraine violence

Iran has expressed concern over the escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, calling on both sides to find a peaceful solution to end the tensions.

Oil Minister: Phase 12 of South Pars Gas Field to Double Production Soon

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh announced that phase 12, the biggest development phase of the massive offshore South Pars gas field, south of Iran, will double gas production by the next month.

Rafsanjani: Resolution of Standoff over Iran’s N. Program Within Reach

Settlement of the standoff over Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program does not need a long time, should the West is after a technical solution, chairman of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) said.

Iran Offers Economic Aid to Nicaragua

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with his Nicaraguan counterpart Samuel Santos Lopez voiced Tehran's readiness to help Managua with economic aid in various fields of energy, agriculture and industry.

Parliament Speaker: Slovenia Keen to Expand Relations with Iran

Slovenian Parliament Speaker Janko Veber in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Ljubljana Morteza Darzi Ramandi on Monday voiced his countryˈs willingness to broaden ties between the two countries, specially in parliamentary fields.

Iran committed to increase gas export

Iran is committed to increase gas export, First Vice- President Eshagh Jahangiri said on Monday.

Iran Raps Europe’s Hypocritical Policies in Fighting Drugs, Terrorism

Secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani lashed out at the European countries for their double-standard policies in campaign against drugs and terrorism, and called for their seriousness in fighting the two ominous phenomena.

UNESCO would cooperate in repair, maintenance of Persepolis

The incumbent Director-General of UNESCO has said the organization will participate in Persepolis repair and maintenance.

Zarif calls Powers to show political will

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif has said he hopes that the group P5+1 will come to negotiations with ‘political will.’

What Iran Really Wants

Iranian Foreign Policy in the Rouhani Era , What Iran Really Wants - By Mohammad Javad Zarif in the May/June 2014 issue of Foreign Affairs magazin