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Larijani: Iran, P5+1 could reach agreement through serious talks
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani hopes Iran and P5+1 could reach an agreement, saying it could solve the outstanding issues.
Germany Hopeful about Iran-P5+1 Final Deal by Nov. 24
German Foreign Ministry Spokesman Martin Schaefer highlighted his country’s sheer determination and hope to clinch a final deal with Iran by a November 24 deadline.
Russia: Iran, P5+1 determined to reach nuclear deal
Russia says that Iran and the P5+1 are determined to arrive at a final nuclear deal by November 24.
US to pursue final Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal
Washington says it is determined to work toward a final nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 before November 24.
European diplomats urge Iran-P5+1 deal by deadline
A host of European diplomats have urged Iran and P5+1 to finalize a nuclear deal before November 24.
Iran censures terrorist attack against Shiite mourners in Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, has denounced an attack on Shiite Muslims on Ashura, asking Saudi officials to identify and punish those behind the terrorist attack in the country.
Countdown to Tehran’s press exhibition
Tehran’s Grand Musalla will host the weeklong 2014 Press and News Agencies which opens on November 8.
Iran serious to reach nuclear agreement with Sextet
The Iranian foreign minister says that the Islamic Republic seriously follows efforts to work out a final nuclear deal with P5+1.
Iran favors nuclear agreement by Nov. deadline
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, says Iran supports efforts for a final nuclear deal with P5+1 by the November 24 deadline.
Iran Arrests Zahedan Police Killers
Crime investigation into the murder of two police officers killed in 2013 in Sistan and Balouchestan Province resulted in the arrest of terrorists.
Iran censures Israel’s desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, has blasted Israeli closure of the al-Aqsa Mosque, urging regional nations not to remain silent.
Zarif, Kerry, Ashton to meet in Oman in early November
A meeting is expected to be held between Iran’s Zarif, US Secretary of State John Kerry and EU’s Ashton in Muscat on November 9-10 to discuss a comprehensive final deal on Iran’s nuclear program.
Zarif and his nuclear team have not and will not cross the red lines
Supreme Leader’s advisor, Ali Akbar Velayati, defends Iran’s nuclear team amid speculations that they have covertly clinched a final nuclear deal with P5+1.
Iranian president tweets in reaction to parliamentary rejection of his choice for science minister
The Iranian President takes his reaction to parliament's rejection of his choice for science minister to Twitter.
Extremism, violence are natural outcome of discrimination
Iran’s foreign ministry official, Abbas Araghchi, says that discriminatory policies are to blame for the spread of extremism and violence [in the world].
UN deputy chief hopes for final Iran nuclear deal
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, has said that the entire world would benefit from a final nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.
Nili rejected; science ministry remains bossless
President Rouhani’s choice for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology fails to secure the nod of the parliament.
Afkham: Gov’t will not strike nuclear deal in violation of red lines
The Iranian Foreign Ministry says allegations that the negotiating team has struck a secret deal with P5+1are actionable.
Sextet should take tough decision in nuclear talks
Iran’s deputy foreign minister has said that P5+1 is expected to make a tough decision on Tehran nuclear talks, ruling out the possibility of the extension of nuclear negotiations.
Iranian MP lashes out at purported nuclear deal between Iran and US
Iranian deputy hits out at a purported Iran-US nuclear agreement which he says crosses the red lines of the Islamic establishment.
Ayatollah Khamenei stresses unity among Muslim states
The Supreme Leader described Hajj pilgrimage as an opportunity to foil plots of those who seek to drive a wedge between Muslims.
Rafsanjani denies reports he is unwilling to become chairman of Assembly of Experts
Ayatollah Rafsanjani says if individuals he deems unfit run for chairman of the Assembly of Experts, he would field his candidacy for the top job too.
Two key capital owners whose biggest asset is the trust of a nation
Two Iranian individuals who reflect the diplomatic potential and the military prowess of the nation are accumulating their metaphorical capital by the day.
Iranian police arrest 10 suspects over Isfahan acid attacks
The governor of Isfahan says a recent spate of acid attacks in the province had nothing to do with lack of compliance with the Islamic dress code.
Terrorism, extremism more dangerous than Ebola: Rouhani
President Rouhani likens terrorism and extremism to diseases which are more dangerous than Ebola.