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Iran, EU, US hold trilateral meeting in NY
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held a meeting in New York as talks continue over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.
Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.
Iran refutes claims of supporting terrorism
Tehran has categorically rejected British Prime Minister David Cameron's unsubstantiated allegations of Iran supporting terrorist groups.
Iran Not to Cooperate with Fake US-Led Anti-ISIL Coalition
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group as a 'political joke', and said Tehran will not cooperate in such a fake coalition.
What do those who favor a thaw in relations with the US have to say?
Diplomats and economists who favor contacts between Iran and the US make their case.
I disagree with blocking social networks
Iran’s police chief says he disapproves of blocking social networking websites.
UK: Iran part of solution to fight ISIL in Syria
Iran can help defeat the ISIL terrorists in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron has said following talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Iran said “No” to powers’ bullying in 8-year war
The Supreme Leader says Iran’s defense during the Iraqi-imposed war was a strong “No” to bullying powers.
America is a hostile rival: Kayhan newspaper
Part of what Iranian nuclear negotiators face at home, the Kayhan dimension.
The New York Times misunderstood US stance on talks
A source says a New York Times report on a new US nuclear initiative is not accurate.
Nuclear talks have reached a critical point
The chairman of the Expediency Council hopes nuclear talks will be conclusive.
Iran unveils indigenous combat drone armed with missiles
Iran has unveiled its first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) armed with air defense missiles suitable for aerial combats.
Iran rejects deal on centrifuges disconnection
Iran’s foreign ministry dismisses reports that Tehran and P5+1 have reached a deal on centrifugal connections.
US call for disconnecting Iran’s centrifuges is ridiculous
Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker, has dismissed as ridiculous a US appeal to Iran to disconnect its centrifuges .
Challenges of nuclear talks
A change in Russia’s behavior and pressures at home are some of the challenges Iranian nuclear negotiators contend with.
Iran has always backed unity and stability in Yemen
The Iranian FM spokeswoman welcomes the conclusion of a peace deal between Yemeni revolutionaries and the government.
UK’s Cameron likely to meet Rouhani in NYC
Britain's PM is likely to have a historic sit-down with Iran's Rouhani in New York.
A majority of Iranians back the country’s nuclear program
opinion poll reveals that a majority of the Iranians support Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian, Pakistani FMs call for finalizing IP gas pipeline
Tehran and Islamabad appeal for conclusion of a deal to take Iranian natural gas to the Subcontinent.
Commander: Iran will Give Crushing Response to ISIL If Threatened
A senior Iranian army commander warns IS terrorists against any act of aggression.
A private meeting between top diplomats of Iran and America
A meeting was held between US and Iranian top diplomats over how far along nuclear talks have come and what should be done next.
How Iranian newspapers cover nuclear talks in New York
An analytical look at Iranian newspaper coverage of nuclear talks with P5+1.
Iran supporting ME nations in anti-terror fight: Rouhani
The Iranian president says Tehran supports oppressed nations as they take on the scourge of terror.
Russia sees ‘progress’ in Iran nuclear talks
Russia has expressed optimism about the prospect of Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, saying it sees signs of progress in the ongoing talks between the two sides.
Iran, US FMs discuss key issues in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have discussed key issues in New York.