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Long way to go before Tehran-Washington relations: President Rouhani

Differences and hostilities between Iran and the US will not definitely be solved overnight, and time, prudence, and constructive measures are required, said President Rouhani.

Tehran ready to develop ties with Stockholm: Rouhani

Sweden is ready to open a new chapter in its bilateral ties with Iran, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said in a meeting with President Rouhani.

Zarif, Amano discuss Iran-IAEA cooperation

The IAEA chief has voiced readiness to continue cooperation with Iran to implement the Roadmap agreement “in a positive atmosphere”.

Iran is an influential regional power: Rousseff

Terror groups should not get a chance to turn into terrorist states, President Rouhani said in a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart in New York.

Saudi government responsible for Mina tragedy: Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Saudi officials in charge of [maintaining] order in Hajj rituals are responsible for the incident near Mecca and should be answerable to the Islamic world.

Iran’s President Rouhani orders task force to address Mina disaster

Among its objectives, the task force would have to send over aid teams, if needed, and dispatch aircraft to Saudi Arabia in order to assist the pilgrims and the wounded.

Iran always supported Syria during four years of conflict

Afkham also noted that incorrect and bigoted policies towards the crisis in Syria are even affecting the efforts of the UN and other organizations.

FM spokeswoman condemns Sana’a bombing

She said the innocent people of Yemen are falling victim to attacks by both terrorists and the Saudi-led coalition.

Iran urges IAEA to expedite assessment of Parchin samples

Kamalvandi said that Tehran has insisted that evaluation of the samples be carried out faster to speed up what should be done under a Road-map signed with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Zarif: Iranians should feel changes according to UN Resolution 2231

He urged the Western countries and those interacting with Iran to strengthen the foundations of JCPOA through their performance and their measures.

Rafsanjani: JCPOA a victory for revolution, Iranian nation

War veterans have every right to opine about the country's major developments and should not be disheartened by the hue and cry of a loud minority, said Ayatollah Rafsanjani.

Iran president condemns raid on diplomatic missions in Yemen

President Rouhani has praised Oman for its constructive role in regional developments, saying that Iran and Oman must cooperate to help end regional crises.

Top commander dismisses US threats as hot air

The chief of staff of the armed forces has shown reaction to military threats by Republicans against Iran, saying that they are seeking to revive President Bush’s belligerent presidency.

Iran armed forces biggest anti-terror force: President

President Rouhani said Iranian people displayed unprecedented unity during the eight-year war.

Zarif and his team left for New York on Tuesday

Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has headed for New York to hold a meeting with P5+1 and discuss how to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Military parade in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A military parade was staged on September 22 in Tehran where the Iranian armed forces put their defense capabilities on display.

IAEA hails ‘significant progress’ in Iran roadmap implementation

Significant progress has been achieved, Yukiya Amano told reporters in Vienna a day after his Iran visit.

Stage and screen heavyweight calls on Iranians to back nuclear deal

Veteran Iranian actor Ezatollah Entezami has said that nuclear talks proved that the Iranian nation is after peace, not war, and wants to be present in negotiating rooms for peace, not on battlefields.

Iran rescues Singapore ship, arrests 7 pirates in Persian Gulf waters

Seven of the hijackers have been arrested and sent to prison, Alireza Aghajari, an Iranian prosecutor, said.

IAEA not to disclose confidential information: Amano

To protect confidential information, we have a regime which we consider serious and will adhere to, Amano told Iranian MPs.

JCPOA proved Iran nuclear program is peaceful: Rouhani

The agreement was difficult to reach and it was the right path chosen by all sides involved in Iran’s nuclear negotiations, President Rouhani said.

President Rouhani calls for IAEA’s impartial approach to JCPOA

We would like to see that the world’s public opinion trusts the IAEA, because confidence in the agency will give calm to the world’s people, President Rouhani told Amano.

Larijani calls for collective efforts to settle regional crises

The good history of Tehran-Amsterdam cooperation has paved the way for expansion of ties between the two countries, Ali Larijani said.

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano visits Parchin military site

Amano visited some of the workshop locations at Parchin that have been the subject of unfounded allegations, Kamalvandi said.

Iran government, nation do not trust US officials: FM Zarif

We have the opportunity to overcome the past obstacles and achieve a favorable level in Tehran-Amsterdam relations, Zarif said at a meeting with his Dutch counterpart.

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