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Iran FM: Reaching good deal in short time possible, lifting bans a must

The Iranian foreign minister says reaching a good deal in Vienna talks is possible, but anti-Iran US sanctions must be removed in a verifiable manner.

Top Iran nuclear negotiator meets EU’s Mora

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has held talks in Spain with Enrique Mora, the EU’s coordinator for the Vienna talks.

Iran, Pakistan discuss sea, land border security

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to boost mutual cooperation aimed at securing common borders.

Iran’s deputy FM: Talks with British officials serious, positive

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has described his talks with British officials over bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest as serious, comprehensive and positive.

Iran’s deputy FM meets British counterpart in London

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has held talks with Minister for Middle East and North Africa at the British Foreign Office James Cleverly in London over bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Bagheri: US must first remove sanctions before returning to JCPOA

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri has said lifting of anti-Iran sanctions is a pre-condition for the US to return to the Iran nuclear deal.

Amir Abdollahian: UAE FM Damascus visit positive step

Iran’s foreign minister has praised the recent UAE foreign minister's visit to the region, including Damascus, as a positive step.

Iran and Russia call for joint fight against terrorism

The security chiefs of Iran and Russia have underscored the two countries joint fight against terrorism. They called it constructive and a necessary step to establish and maintain peace and stability in the region.

Iran FM praises Algeria’s no vote for Israel membership in AU

The Iranian foreign minister praised Algeria’s negative vote for the Israel's membership in the African Union as wise and logical.

IRGC warns Israel military action will spell its end

The commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has warned Israel over its threats of military action against Iran, saying this cold spell the end for the regime.

Iran urges all countries to get involved in war on drugs

Iran’s interior minister says the country should not bear the burden of combating drug-trafficking alone, urging other countries to contribute to war on drugs as well.

Diplomats: IAEG board unlikely to issue resolution against Iran

European diplomats say it is unlikely the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to issue a resolution against Iran. Iranian officials have announced nuclear negotiations are slated to resume in late November, and stressed Tehran is prepared to reach a good agreement.

Iran’s deputy FM in Europe for talks

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs has arrived in the British capital, London, as part of his European tour to sit down with high-ranking UK officials.

Shamkhani underlines need to expand ties with India

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has, in a meeting with his Indian counterpart, underlined the need for cooperation between Tehran and New Delhi.

Shamkhani: Iran to use its capacities for regional development

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said in a meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart that Iran has many scientific, technical and transit potentials and can cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in these fields.

Iranian admiral: US forces on war footing, failed to stop IRGC forces

The Navy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, rear admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has categorically rejected the US claim that its forces stood idly by when Iran’s naval troops confiscated a vessel stealing Iranian oil for the US in the Sea of Oman.

Tajikistan: Terror threat from Afghanistan growing

The threat of terrorism rising from Afghanistan is on the increase, and the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border remains tense, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan warns.

Iran frees oil tanker Sothys after unloading crude oil

The news site of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran has released oil tanker Sothys on a court order after unloading its crude oil at the southern port of Bandar Abbas.

French daily: Iran hints France mediating between Washington-Tehran

A French newspaper says Tehran believes Paris may become a mediator in US-Iran talks on the nuclear deal. Le Figaro has quoted deputy Iranian foreign minister Ali Bagheri as saying Paris should demonstrate itself as a more independent state.

Shamkhani: US exit from Afghanistan a “fiasco”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has described US withdrawal from Afghanistan as a disaster, saying Tehran is ready to give any assistance to resolve the humanitarian crisis in the war-hit country.

Iran Army: Massive drills achieved goals

Iran's Army says it has fulfilled the goals of massive military drills codenamed Zolfaghar 1400 that were held earlier this week.  

“US causing crisis in region through creating tension”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said the US continues causing crisis in the region through creating tension even after it withdrew from Afghanistan, ending 20 years of the occupation of the country.

Iranian general: US suffered numerous defeats in recent months

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says the US has suffered numerous defeats and setbacks in recent months.

Iran FM to German counterpart: Using language of force and threats not helpful

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran will not give in to unfounded propaganda regarding the talks over the Iran nuclear agreement.

Iran: Pakistani measures helped curb drug trafficking via borders

The chief of the general staff of the Iranian armed forces has appreciated Pakistan’s steps in helping secure joint borders along Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

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