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Iranian official rejects reports on energy talks with US companies

Hosseini said Iran has already held negotiations with major European energy giants.

President: All capacities will be used to remove sanctions

He said that his government is committed to developing the country and removing the sanctions and will stand up against those who have a vested interest in foreign sanctions.

Iran sinks Russia on home soil in FIVB World League

Iran defeated Olympic champion Russia 3-1 in the FIVB World League, increasing its tally of points to four in the fifth week of the major games.

Iranian invention helps disabled people type with eyes

The system processes electronic signals of the eye. When the individual is in front of the keyboard and wears the headband, the system starts processing electronic signals of the eye.

Iran not to allow access to secrets under any treaty: President

He said foreigners will be denied access not only to Iran's military secrets but also to secret information in other technological fields.

Iraqi Kurdistan calls on Iran to mediate between Baghdad and Erbil

The Iraqi Kurdistan regional administration official said that solving issues with Baghdad is a top priority of Erbil.

International community must play role in Iran nuclear talks: Zarif

The international community should not just observe the [nuclear] talks,” Zarif said in a meeting with the Indian foreign secretary.

Iran reiterates sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said repetition of unfounded allegations over the territories would not change historical facts.

Iran commander warns nuclear negotiators about cyber-espionage

Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali said it is against diplomatic norms to grant enemies access to the venues of negotiations for spying purposes.

Iran, P5+1 make progress in sanctions relief talks: Russia

A Russian deputy foreign minister has said that sanctions against Iran will be suspended and subsequently canceled depending on how the IAEA certifies Tehran’s measures.

Iran expresses concern about reports on espionage against venues of N-talks

The Iranian embassies in Austria and Switzerland have voiced concern about recent media reports that Israel has spied on the venues of nuclear talks in the two European countries.

Everyone should help Iran nuclear negotiators succeed: Senior cleric

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami has said that everyone is entitled to express their views about the negotiations, adding all people should help the negotiators accomplish their tasks.

Nuclear team defending Iran’s stances: Minister

The intelligence minister has said that the country’s negotiators follow the Supreme Leader’s lead and defend Iran’s indisputable rights to peaceful nuclear energy.

Iran, six powers to speed up nuclear talks

Political directors of Iran and 5+1 have said that they want to accelerate the nuclear talks, an Iranian foreign ministry official said.

Mehdi Hashemi sentenced to 10 years imprisonment

Mehdi Hashemi, son of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for security offences, bribery and embezzlement after his appeal was overturned.

Prison, flogging sentence for Saudi officers molesting Iran teens

A Saudi criminal court has sentenced two Saudi officers who molested two Iranian teenagers at the Jeddah airport to four years in prison and 1,000 lashes.

US says working to block nine Iranian jets

The head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said that the US did not have the right to block the planes on international trips but Iran had to get ready for any eventuality.

Iran regrets fatal incident involving Saudi pilgrims

Afkham expressed sympathy with the families of the four Saudi pilgrims who lost their lives as a result of poisoning.

Iran warns Saudi Arabia against targeting areas near Iranian embassy

In a letter to the UN Security Council, Iran’s UN ambassador said Saudi air raids can have serious consequences if repeated.

Senior Iran negotiator outlines Switzerland nuclear deal points

A senior Iranian negotiator has outlined the general points of a mutual understanding that Iran and P5+1 reached in Lausanne over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Turkey official results to announce ‘within 11-12 days’

Unofficial results from Turkey's parliamentary elections show President Erdogan's AKP has lost its majority in the chamber.

Climate change causes spread of dust in region

Iraq, Jordan, Syria and the Arabian Peninsula are the major foreign centers for the dust pollution in Iran, the director of the Iranian Environment Department said.

Iran not pressed for time over nuclear deal: Iran

If the other side does not put forth excessive demands, nuclear negotiations will lead to a result by the announced deadline, deputy FM Majid Takht-e Ravanchi said.

Iranian official says diplomacy only solution to Yemen crisis

The National Security and Foreign Policy chief of Parliament censured the international community’s silence toward the deadly Saudi airstrikes against Yemen.

Excessive demands kill Iran nuclear deal: Larijani

A final deal can be reached if the P5+1 adopts a rational approach, abstains from making excessive demands, and avoids new issues during the talks on drafting the final text of an agreement, Larijani said.

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