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Iran Says Package Proposed by EU to Save JCPOA Disappointing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani confirmed the country has received a package prepared by Europe to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, but described it as a disappointing proposal which only contained a series of general commitments.

‘Sultan of Gold Coins’ Arrested in Tehran

Iranian police forces have arrested a man who had hoarded about two tonnes of gold coins over a period of 10 months.

Iran Threatens to Decrease Level of Cooperation with IAEA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has one again stressed that his country may leave the 2015 nuclear deal if the remaining parties to the agreement fail to secure Tehran's rights.

Photos of Iranians Arrested in Belgium Prove Their MKO Affiliation

The two Iranians recently apprehended in Belgium for allegedly plotting to bomb the MKO’s gathering in Paris are notorious members of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization.

Iran, Tunisia Discuss Closer Cooperation on Different Fronts

A senior Iranian diplomat has sat down with the Tunisian president in Tunis and presented to him a written message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran Not to Let US’ Policies Sever Its Ties with World: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will not allow the US’ wrong policies to affect its relations with the whole world.

French, Belgian, German Envoys Summoned over Iranian Diplomat’s Arrest

Tehran has summoned the French and Belgian ambassadors as well as the German chargé d'affaires and expressed its strong protest over the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany.

Iran Summons French Ambassador over MKO Gathering

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Ministry has summoned the French ambassador to Iran to protest against the annual gathering of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist cult.

Iran Urges UN to Pursue Fate of Iranian Diplomats Abducted by Israel

Iran has reiterated its call on the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other human rights bodies to find the four Iranian diplomats abducted by the Israeli regime 36 years ago.

Iran Government Urged to Summon French Ambassador over MKO Gathering

A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the Iranian Foreign Ministry to summon French Ambassador to Tehran in protest against the French government’s decision to allow an anti-Iran terror group to hold its annual gathering in Paris.

Iran Dismisses Accusation of Training Taliban Militants

Tehran has vehemently rejected a report by British media, which claimed that members of Afghanistan’s Taliban militant group are being trained in Iran, saying such accusations are meant to harm close relations between the two neighbors.

Iran Says Future of Ties with Switzerland Bright, Promising

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who paid an official visit to Switzerland on Tuesday, says the two countries are determined to expand their bilateral ties in various areas.

General Soleimani Praises Rouhani’s “Timely, Wise” Remarks

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has thanked Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for his recent remarks on the US’ bid to cut Iran's oil exports as well as his comments on the Zionist regime of Israel.

“US Angry at Switzerland, Austria’s Warm Reception of Iran President”

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US is furious that two key European states have warmly welcomed him during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

Iran Eager to Establish Science, Technology Park in Syria

Iran’s science minister says the country’s scientific community is willing to develop technology parks in Syria, as they could play a big role in boosting scientific productions of the Arab country and restoring Syria’s status in the global scientific community.

“All Plots by Iran’s Enemies Aimed at Bringing Regime Change”

A senior IRGC commander says all the plots that enemies have hatched against the Islamic Republic of Iran have been geared to regime change in the country.

Iran Condemns Continued Air Strikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the recent air strikes by Saudi and Emirati planes hitting a wedding ceremony in Yemen’s Sa’ada province, which killed and injured dozens of innocent civilians including women and children.

“Iran Source of Serious Rift between US, Europe”

A political analyst says Iran and Europe are taking an important test at a time when US policies on the Iran nuclear deal have created a deep rift between Washington and European countries.

Iran Says No Trip to Tehran by Japanese PM on Agenda

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country welcomes the enhancement of relations with Japan in all areas, but a trip to Tehran by Japan’s prime minister has not been on the agenda, whatsoever.

“Iranians Arrested in Belgium Members of MKO Terrorist Cult”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent reports on the role of Iranian nationals in an alleged plot to bomb an MKO gathering in Paris are part of a scenario devised by the terrorist group to deal a blow to Iran-Europe relations.

Iran Nuclear Deal Key to Global Peace, Security: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the Iran nuclear deal as a great diplomatic achievement whose survival is in the interests of the global peace and security.

Tehran, Bern Sign Several MoUs in Switzerland

Iran and Switzerland signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding on Tuesday to expand their mutual relations in various areas.

“EU to Deliver Its Package to Save Iran Nuclear Deal Friday”

European countries will provide Iran with a package to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Friday during a ministerial meeting of Iran and the P4+1, an Iranian official said.

Iranians Will Never Forget US’ Downing of Iran Air Passenger Plane

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the downing of an Iranian civilian plane by the US Navy over Persian Gulf waters, saying the nation would never forget the “terrible” crime committed by Americans.

Two Options Left for Rouhani: Resignation or Cabinet Reshuffle

With discontent among Iranians over economic hardships on the rise and protests breaking out against the government over a plunge in people’s purchasing power, the performance of the Cabinet has come to the spotlight.

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