No plan on Iran agenda to activate new centrifuges

Ali Akbar Salehi, the AEOI chief, says based on an “unwritten” agreement Tehran will not activate more centrifuges, stressing that Iran does not seek to complicate the nuclear case.

Foreign meddling in Syria must stop

Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, says that foreign interference is mainly to blame for the lack of stability and sustainable peace in Syria.

Iran to resume petchem exports to Europe

A consignment of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), measuring 2,000 tons with a total value of over $2 million, will be shipped to Belgium next week.

Iranian engineers build electronic body parts

These parts can be used in the production of implantable parts, smart dressings and even sensors used in the food industry.

Israel must pay Iran for pipeline project loss: Arbitration panel

The Swiss arbitrator in its ruling in mid-2013 made a decision in favor of Iran and asked Israel to pay up to $100 million in compensation for the loss of the Iranian stake.

Iran test-flies nine new drones during war games

Among other things, the new drones are capable of real-time transfer of images.

UN must play real role in Syria crisis: Iran diplomat

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has expressed Tehran’s willingness to help advance a UN proposal for the suspension of fighting in the northern city of Aleppo.

Australia liable for Iranian asylum-seeker’s death

Appeals by Hamid Khazaei, who was suffering from septicemia, for medical attention had fallen on deaf ears for days.

Iran criticizes IAEA unofficial rejection of offer over Marivan site

Iran has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its “unofficial” rejection of a proposal from the Islamic Republic to visit a site in the country, saying the UN nuclear body should act professionally and impartially.

Number of Karbala pilgrims to hit new record in Arba’een

Iraqi officials say they expect the number of pilgrims flocking to the holy city of Karbala for Arba’een to hit 20 million.

No Iranian pilgrims injured in Thursday night explosions in Karbala

Six explosions hit the suburbs of the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as it prepares to host the largest congregation of Shiite Muslims on December 13.

Iran, P5+1 to hold next round of talks Dec 17: Iranian negotiator

Geneva, Switzerland will play host to a next round of talks between Iran and P5+1 later in December, Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Kazakhstan says ready to host Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks

Kazakhstan has voiced readiness to host the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, according to a joint statement issued after US-Kazakh talks.

Zanganeh denies Iran, Russia ‘oil bartering’

Iran's oil chief Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has ruled out reports that Tehran has signed a deal with Russia to barter oil for essential goods.

Iran diplomat: Persian Gulf states laud Iran’s role against the ISIL

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that all regional countries laud Iran’s constructive, positive and progressive role in countering terrorism.

Iran’s FM: Middle East violence is controllable

The Iranian foreign minister has said that it is a duty of the international community to counter extremism and violence by recognizing them as the main threats to peace.

Iran calls Senate report on CIA torture ‘shocking’

Iran has described a US Senate report on the CIA’s torture program as “shocking," saying this shows violence, extremism, and secrecy are institutionalized in the US security system.

Iran condemns killing of Palestinian minister by Israelis

Iran has condemned the killing of senior Palestinian official Ziad Abu Ein by Israeli troops during a protest rally near the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah.

P5+1 changed nuclear demands, redlines: Iran negotiator

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on recent nuclear talks.

Iran firm wins compensation from EU in sanctions case

An EU court dismissed the allegations against an Iranian company on charges that it had provided equipment for Fordow nuclear site, ordering 50,000 euros in indemnity.

Street in Tehran named after Nelson Mandela

Africa Street in Tehran has been renamed after Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary leader.

No Uranium Stockpile Shipment out of Iran: Iran’s nuclear chief

Salehi has refuted media speculations that Tehran would transfer part of its uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a final nuclear deal.

Eminent Christian leader urges an end to foreign support for terrorists in Syria

The Orthodox Bishop of Halab, Yohanna Al-Asher Yazji, has appealed to foreign supporters of terrorists in Syria to end their inhumane acts.

Syria to emerge winner from war against ISIL

The Iranian president says that the Syrian nation will be the ultimate winner of the ongoing battle against ISIL terrorists.

Strikes don’t make Israel more secure: Iran official

Efforts to create a no-fly or buffer zone in Syria’s border regions measures will damage the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Ali Shamkhani.

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