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Talks to reach a deal the only way ahead for Americans: Iranian official

By raising the question of missiles in the talks, the Americans committed a strategic blunder, Rezaei said.

Historical Fort of Babak in Northwestern Iran

Images of Babak historical Fort, a classic example of Iranian architecture.

Not at negotiating table, but still at work (PHOTOS)

The Iranian nuclear negotiators are working at and off the negotiating table to get their job done even after a few missed deadlines.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 12

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 12.

Rouhani insists on Iran’s national interests in nuclear talks

Iran has acted so skillfully that if the negotiations failed, the world would accept that Iran has been in favor of reason and dialog and has never left the negotiating table, said President Rouhani.

India to finance Iran rail tracks exports

India has signed a contract worth $233 million with Iran for exports of rail tracks by companies including Steel Authority of India.

Leader says US ‘absolute embodiment’ of arrogance

The Leader has emphasized that Iran’s refusal to accept an arrogant system is “the main reason” behind world bullying powers’ hostility toward the Iranian nation.

Iran names 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nominees

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is an annual children's literature award, established in 2002 in honor of Swedish children's books writer Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren.

Iran busts terrorist group at eastern border

The arrested criminals have confessed that they planned to carry out terrorist attacks in the Iranian cities of Zahedan, Kerman and Bam, said Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei.

It is the turn of others to let go of sanctions

President Rouhani’s cultural advisor has said that others, not Iran, should make their hard choices, bring down the curtain on anti-Iran sanctions and use respectful language when speaking to Iranians.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 11

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 11.

Iranian negotiating team is the winner, with or without a deal

Ahmad Tavakoli, a principlist MP, has said that the nation and Supreme Leader have supported the nuclear team and that Iran’s representatives in nuclear talks are the winners irrespective of the outcome of the talks.

Iran Asia trade soars amid West’s sanctions

Iran’s Asia exports rose nine percent to more than $5 billion in the two months to May 21.

A deal will be inked if P5+1 acts in good faith, makes political decision

An Iranian nuclear negotiator has said that nothing goes wrong if Tehran and P5+1 clinch a nuclear deal past the deadline.

Negotiating team not to bargain national dignity: Top negotiator

If necessary, Iran will continue the talks beyond the deadline to reach an agreement, said Takht-e Ravanchi.

Iranians observe International Quds Day

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country on International Quds Day in solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian nation.

Zarif insists on continuing nuclear talks ‘as long as possible’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday made clear nuclear talks would continue as 'long as possible' to hammer out a final nuclear accord.

Iran president hopes for enhanced ties with China

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has welcomed the expansion of ties with China, expressing hope for enhanced cooperation between Tehran and Beijing in political and economic fields.

Rouhani, Putin discuss military, nuclear power ties: Moscow

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have exchanged views on ways to broaden bilateral cooperation in the fields of military technology and nuclear power, a Russian official says.

Iran, India must counter terrorism in region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the further enhancement of cooperation between the Islamic Republic and India, particularly in countering threats posed by terrorism.

Iranian president in Russia to attend BRICS, SCO summits

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is in Russia to participate in two major summits of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

No insurmountable problems left at Iran negotiations: Russia

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says no insurmountable problems are left at nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 countries.

Iran, Tajikistan sign MoU to complete Anzob tunnel

Iran and Tajikistan have inked a deal to complete the Anzob tunnel, which connects the Tajik capital to the country's second largest city Khujand and is a transit route between Dushanbe and Tashkent.