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This would have been a bad deal if Iran had sought an A-bomb

President Rouhani has said that Iran’s defense industries are geared for defending our territories, establishment and interests, not aggression against other nations.

Iran gives good model for dialogue to resolve disputes: Nahavandian

Recent exchanges of economic and political delegations indicated that Iranophobia is fading on the world stage, Nahavandian said.

100+ former Iranian envoys, diplomats support JCPOA

JCPOA has elevated Iran's international standing as well as its strategic options in the region and world, the former Iranian diplomats said.

Spokeswoman slams Obama’s anti-Iran remarks

Repeated allegations by US officials intended to satisfy the pro-Israel lobbies show the American officials' uncertainty when it comes to their own national preferences, said Afkham.

Leader decries schemes to create rifts among Muslims

The Supreme Leader has said that Hajj symbolizes convergence among Muslim nations and is the real symbol of Islamic rapport and empathy.

Former US negotiator: Zarif is a strategic thinker

A former US negotiator has said that Israel and Arab nations are concerned that an independent and powerful Iran may overshadow the sway they hold in the region.

Iran to launch massive missile maneuver soon: IRGC commander

Iran has never suspended its ballistic missile programs and a massive missile maneuver will be held in the near future, said Brigadier General Hajizadeh.

Iranian embassy to reopen in London on Sunday

The reopening of the Iranian embassy in London will come at the same time as British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visits Tehran to reopen the British embassy.

Jalili symbolizes glory and Zarif embodies beauty of the establishment

An Iranian presidential advisor has said that the assets FM Zarif tapped into to successfully conclude a nuclear deal with P5+1 had been accumulated during Jalili's stewardship of the talks.

Iran must boost defense power: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic must enhance its defense power, stressing that Iran has no intention of invading any country.

Iran unveils solid-fuel precision-guided missile

Iran unveils a new solid-fuel precision-guided missile, named Fateh 313, which has been designed and manufactured by experts at the Defense Ministry's Aerospace Industries Organization.

Iranian policymakers should deliberate on key issues in weeks ahead: Mousavian

Mousavian said contrary to expectations, members of Congress are not much competent in international and diplomatic issues.

Close cooperation between parliament and SNSC supplements JCPOA: Official

Shamkhani said any review of JCPOA with political or factional interests in mind would undermine both the right and left.

Atomic agency rejects AP report on IAEA inspections as speculation

The agency has not made any move in violation of its commitments, Behrouz Kamalvandi stated.

Hammond to reopen British Embassy in Tehran Sunday: Source

Foreign Secretary Hammond will be Britain’s first top diplomat to visit Iran in nearly 14 years.

US, allies thwarted in Mideast: IRGC commander

An IRGC commander has said that Washington’s recourse to the path of diplomacy shows the failure of its sanctions strategy.

Iran achieved its goals in nuclear talks: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that it is a big achievement that a country makes the UN Security Council nullify its previous resolutions against it and get its enrichment right ratified by UNSC members.

Iran ready to work with Germany to resolve Mideast crises

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran and Germany have common viewpoints when it comes to a realistic political solution to the crises in the Middle East.

Iran parliament elects members of JCPOA Committee

The election of the members of the ad hoc committee comes as there are arguments about which institution should ratify the agreement.

Iran’s capital relocation plan rejected

A meeting attended by Iranian officials and experts has found a plan on relocation of the capital to the detriment of the country.

Anti-Iran sanctions could be lifted by yearend: AEOI chief

According to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action the EU should remove European embargoes on Iran after 90 days and the US president should lift Congress-imposed sanctions, said Salehi.

Iran supports Iraq fight against IS: Zarif

Iran always views expansion of Tehran-Baghdad ties as one of its priorities and supports the Iraqi government’s campaign against IS, said Zarif.

Iran-Syria ties backbone of Mideast relations: Velayati

We believe that the Syrian government and nation will emerge victorious in the end and that it will certainly be the Americans and Israel who will suffer defeat, said Velayati.

Expansion of ties with neighbors tops Iran foreign policy: Minister

Iran cannot remain indifferent to insecurity at its borders and is ready for closer cooperation with Kabul in the fight against terrorism and narcotics, said Rahmani Fazli.

What do Zarif’s regional trips signify? Will his plan bring Saudi Arabia to the negotiating table?

Khabaronline, a news website, praises the astute statesmanship of Iran’s Foreign Ministry for helping the country refrain from fuelling tensions with Saudi Arabia at this critical juncture.

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