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Iran’s Zarif: Nuclear deal opportunity should not be wasted

Foreign Minister Zarif has reiterated that anti-Iran sanctions should be lifted as soon as Iran and P5+1 ink the final nuclear deal.

Aggression on Syria has roots in resistance to Israeli occupation

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that the Syrian people and officials have shown brave resistance to domestic and foreign terrorists over the past four years.

Iran, Red Cross discuss aiding war-ravaged countries

Iran's deputy foreign minister has hailed the Red Cross for its efforts to battle the grim humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Iran raps Saudi Arabia’s vindictive air raid on aid-carrier plane

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed Saudi attempts to prevent an Iranian cargo plane carrying humanitarian aid from landing in Yemen.

Iran urges UN humanitarian relief efforts in Yemen

Iran deeply believes that the Yemeni crisis should be resolved politically and based on dialogue among Yemenis in order to establish an inclusive government, said Afkham.

Failure to clinch a deal will amount to loss of an opportunity

Iran’s foreign minister has said what the sanctions did was to create an atmosphere among the Iranians that the US doesn’t want to treat them well and the US is trying to put pressure on them.

President: Unjust UNSC resolutions against Iran to be terminated soon

President Rouhani has said that Iran will continue to increase production and exports after the sanctions are lifted.

A dramatic turnaround beyond a nuclear deal (PART ONE)

An overseas-based Iranian university professor has said in an opinion piece that the tentative nuclear agreement comes with consequences which should be thoroughly thought through by parties involved.

Takfiris fighting proxy war for US, Israel: Iran defense minster

Syrian people with their unparalleled resistance made bullies understand that they cannot force the region’s Muslim nations to surrender, said Brigadier General Dehghan.

Iran, Austria FMs confer on nuclear talks, bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that Iran as the chair-state of the Non-Aligned Movement is ready to cooperate with Austria on global nuclear disarmament.

Iranian firm’s complaint behind seizing foreign ship: Official

Iran has said that it has seized a US cargo ship following a lawsuit filed by a local company.

Those who have vested interest in sanctions should change their job

President Rouhani has said through nuclear talks Iran wants to prove to the world that anti-Iran charges are false.

Iran, US foreign ministers meet in New York

FM Zarif has said that any use of nuclear weapons would be a crime against humanity and violation of the UN Charter and international law.

Iranian foreign minister meets UN undersecretary general

Foreign Minister Zarif has discussed the nuclear talks with P5+1 as well as regional developments with the UN undersecretary general in New York.

Zarif discusses nuclear-free Mideast with Egyptian, Algerian counterparts

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with his Egyptian and Algerian counterparts in New York to discuss a Middle East free from nuclear weapons.

Any use or threat of using nuclear weapons crime against humanity: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has made a strong call for the complete exclusion of the use or threat of use of the nuclear weapons from military doctrines.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani: Iran is not a troublemaker in the region

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that Iran is not a thorn in the side of other countries; rather, it ensures, beefs up and maintains security in the region.

Domestic friction does not exempt US from honoring int’l commitments

The Iranian foreign minister has said that the US should explain its domestic disputes and the impact they are likely to have on the implementation of the nuclear agreement with Iran.

No internal rift over nuclear talks: Velayati

Iran’s Ali Akbar Velayati has said that the nation remains united on political issues, rejecting an illusion that discord may emerge between the Iranian people and the three branches of government.

Street theater festival in Tehran to mark Labor Week

A festival of stage performances in Tehran to mark the Labor Week.

Supreme Leader stresses need for strong police

The Leader said the Law Enforcement Forces which are the symbol of country’s authority and security should focus on enhancing both individual and social security.

Heavy water production buys Iran membership to world nuclear club: Salehi

The AEOI chief has said that Iran is now among the few countries in the world that can produce heavy water.

Iranian Navy has no plans to leave the Gulf of Aden: Commander

Commander of the Navy said Iran's naval presence in regional waters is aimed at ensuring safe navigation for commercial vessels.

Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)

Iranians hold a special ceremony to honor the memory of the Armenians who were murdered during World War I.

Iran, P5+1 start drafting sanctions removal: Araghchi

The American and European negotiators resolved some ambiguities regarding the lifting of sanctions, said Araghchi.

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