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President Rouhani arrives in Rasht (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of the arrival of President Rouhani in the northern city of Rasht.

IAEA delegation arrives in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the arrival in Tehran of an IAEA delegation.

IAEA delegation arrives in Tehran for technical talks

The IAEA team is scheduled to hold day-long technical negotiations with Iranian officials within the framework of the implementation of the Framework for Cooperation.

Iran to accredit 1st woman ambassador: Report

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to entrust representing the country in a foreign country to a woman diplomat for the first time, a report says.

Iran, Spain FMs meet in Madrid

The need for further Tehran-Madrid cooperation in all fields, including energy and tourism, was stressed at the meeting.

Strategic weight of world changing to the benefit of Asia: Shamkhani

He said that balance of power has undergone a drastic change, leading to emergence and shaping of new powers at regional and international levels.

Conceding fewer goals amounts to a win for us

Amir Mohebian, a political analyst, weighs in on the possible impact of a likely deal between Iran and P5+1 on Tehran's domestic policy.

Iranian protesters call for Saudi Embassy’s closure

In protest against Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and sexual harassment of two Iranian teens at the Jeddah airport, demonstrators called on officials to shut down the Saudi embassy.

KAZGUU University confers an honorary doctorate on Iranian FM

A photo gallery featuring a ceremony at Kazakhstan University of the Humanities and Law where an honorary doctorate was conferred upon Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.

There will be no delay in supply of S-300 system to Iran: Peskov

S-300 is an air defense missile system of a purely defensive nature. It is not designed for attacks and will not put at risk the security of any regional state, said Lavrov.

US fact sheet not expressive of context of framework agreement

A senior Iranian negotiator said that one cannot accurately predict the time needed for the implementation of an emerging comprehensive nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

Charting the course toward a better nuclear deal, dos and don’ts

An editorial by Javan, a principlist daily, charts the path Iran has taken in the nuclear talks, explaining what should and what shouldn’t be done in the months before the final deal.

Rouhani says ‘tough road’ ahead of final nuclear deal

The assumption that the US and EU are big powers and can do anything is wrong; their reputation would be jeopardized in case they violate their commitments, said the president.

Iran’s Larijani praises nuclear negotiators’ efforts

The Iranian top MP warned of the stumbling blocks in nuclear talks, which he said are created by a number of states trying to hamper the finalization of an agreement.

Security Council will terminate sanctions on same day deal signed

There will be some obligations that we have to undertake and some others that they will undertake to do as well, said Salehi.

Iran FM arrives in Kazakhstan to hold key regional talks

The fight against extremism, the issue of the Caspian Sea, and other crises gripping the Persian Gulf region are among topics of negotiations with the Kazakh side, said Zarif.

When the art of statesmanship turns the tables

An analytical report evaluates how Foreign Minister Zarif has masterfully acted as a game-changer on both regional and global stage.

Sanction relief ambiguities must go: IRGC

Some solutions have been found and it seems the Islamic Republic’s principles and red lines, as far as technical issues go, have been accepted by the other side, said the general.

How Iran and the US came to the negotiating table over time

Ali Akbar Salehi, a former Iranian top diplomat, reveals what happened behind the scenes before Iran and the United States opened face-to-face talks.

People in Tehran hold protest rally outside Saudi embassy

Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

AEOI chief stresses no halt to Iranian nuclear sites’ activities

None of Iran's nuclear facilities will cease activity, said Iran’s nuclear chief.

President not to attend negotiations personally: Araghchi

President Rouhani will simply direct the talks and that does not mean being present at the negotiating table, said Araghchi.

Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments

In response to Saudi accusations, the Foreign Ministry said that Tehran denounced any use of force in Yemen and stressed the political resolution of problems in the Arab country.

Annulment of Lausanne agreement, the only way forward

Kayhan daily offers explanations as to why going backward at this stage is the only way forward.

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