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Iran urges vigilance against plots to harm Tehran-Baku ties

Iran says following close consultation between Iranian and Azeri officials, a more suitable condition has been created for Azeris to respect Islamic ceremonies as well as the sanctity of religious sites in Azerbaijan.

Iran arrests main culprit behind 2014 attack

All six individuals inside a building stormed by security forces in the town of Zahak were arrested, the provincial police chief said.

FM Zarif confident about closure of Iran’s PMD case

The top diplomat said the draft resolution recently submitted to the IAEA explicitly says it has fully considered the IAEA chief's report on Iran’s PMD case and has closed it.

Tehran subway station shooting accidental: Police

A 30-year-old passenger was hit in the leg and was immediately rushed to a clinic by police for treatment, a police statement said.

Iran envoy submits new WAVE version to UN

Khoshrou said the consensus on the draft and support for it by various countries indicates that the UN must take immediate action for containing violence and extremism in the world.

Zarif comes back home from Pakistan visit

During the visit, Zarif held talks with the Pakistani PM, the Afghan President and his Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Tajik and Afghan counterparts.

Rouhani slams Trump’s Islamophobic rhetoric

Those aiding terrorist groups should be held accountable for the crimes committed by terrorists, the president said.

I disagree with you, Mr. President!

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, has said that university students and lecturers can critique the government, but that it is not their number one responsibility.

Principlist MP delivers wide-ranging speech on Student Day

We always need to have a student movement, because authority needs to be critiqued, otherwise governments grow corrupt, Tehran MP Ali Motahari said.

Iran Army to stage anti-terrorism maneuver: Commander

To defend our country, we will use every weapon, except nuclear, chemical and microbiological weapons, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said.

Regional cooperation vital for peace in Afghanistan: Iran’s Zarif

Zarif said that the fight against drug trafficking is also on the agenda of talks among countries attending the Heart of Asia conference.

How can the PMD case affect JCPOA implementation?

Iran should ignore obstructionism and try to advance its nuclear deal with P5+1, says Ali Khorram, an expert in international affairs.

What kind of advice President Erdogan’s aides offer?

Turkey has problems with Iraq, Syria and Russia and wants to add Iran to the list of countries with which it has problem. This is a blame game bound to add to the problems of the Turkish government, Nobakht said.

IAEA must close PMD case for Tehran to enforce JCPOA: Iran

Iran believes that based on the IAEA final assessment, the Board of Governors should close the so-called PMD issue and pave the way for a new era of cooperation between Iran and the agency, says the Iranian deputy foreign minister.

Leader asked me to share my concerns with no consideration: Zarif

Failure to act on the conditions that have emerged in the wake of the nuclear deal will either see the opportunity slip away or will turn it into a threat, Zarif said.

Parts of Amano’s Iran report false: Shamkhani

Shamkhani said that with the release of the Amano report there remains no legal or technical reason not to close the case of past and present issues regarding Iran’s nuclear activities.

Iran, Bosnia Stress Closer Ties in Post-Sanctions Era

Iranian Foreign Minister hoped the “new developments” and upcoming termination of anti-Iran sanctions under JCPOA would help expand relations between Tehran and Sarajevo.

Iran, EU officials meet over Iran nuclear program

Majid Takht-e Ravanchi and Abbas Araghchi, Iranian deputy foreign ministers, met with the European Union’s political Director Helga Schmid in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Sunday.

Iran to present assessment of Amano’s report soon: Envoy

Based on Article 9 of the Road-map, Iran will submit its comprehensive assessment of the report by the IAEA director general, Najafi said

Rouhani: Iran heralds international campaign against terrorism

In a meeting with Iran's new ambassadors to a number of countries, President Rouhani said implementation of the nuclear deal has created suitable opportunity for expansion of cooperation with the world countries.

Iran, Russia coordinating anti-Daesh efforts: Leader aide

Velayati said that Iran is the main front of resistance against hegemonic powers in the region, adding Iraq, Syria and Lebanon are Iran’s regional allies in this campaign and Russia has recently joined this front.

EC Secretary: Iran Able to Provide Evidence of Turkey-Bound ISIL Oil Trucks

Iran says if Turkish government is not aware of the oil trade with Daesh, Iran is ready to provide the neighboring country’s officials with the information.

Iran urges Turkey to observe decorum in relations

Iran says the continuation of policies and adoption of positions which support terrorism in Syria and Iraq will only intensify the existing crises in the region.

Iran to present updated WAVE version to UN: Official

The Iranian Ambassador to the UN says the Supreme Leader’s letter was aimed at presenting a genuine viewpoint from inside the Muslim world on the fight against terrorism for the youth.

Iran reacts to IAEA chief report on PMD

Araghchi said that the IAEA has clearly announced that no diversion has been seen in Iran's nuclear-related activities.

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