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Iran envoy urges deadline for global nuclear disarmament

Iran says a comprehensive, binding, irreversible and verifiable treaty is needed to effectively and practically get rid of nuclear weapons.

Inspection of military sites a red line, says Iranian defense minister

Iran's defense minister has said that there has been no agreement on inspection of Iran’s military centers and no visits will be allowed (to these centers).

Iran marks National Nuclear Tech Day, unveils nuclear achievements

President Rouhani has said that Iran's chief gain in nuclear talks was the fact that the US president admitted that Iranians will not surrender to bullying, sanctions and threats.

Zarif calls for Yemeni solution to Yemen situation

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that all countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, should help to end the war against Yemen.

EU’s sanctions bring about loss of confidence: Afkham

Iran says revoking a European court decision to lift the bans leads to loss of confidence as Iran and P5+1 are still in talks to clinch a nuclear accord by the end of June.

Iran has put together its own factsheet: Negotiator

We have already drawn up a factsheet on Lausanne statement, said nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi as MPs prepared to officially appeal for the release of one.

Environment protection and development remain elusive in the absence of peace and security

Iran’s environment chief has praised the Lausanne agreement, saying it marked a watershed in the history of international measures to bury the hatchet.

A look at terrorist attacks and casualty figures in Iran in seven months

A look at acts of terror in Iran in the past seven months shows that the southeastern border region has seen the biggest number of terrorist attacks against police and civilians.

Up to 553 tons of narcotics confiscated last year in Iran: Official

Some 350,000 people were arrested for drug-related crimes or abuse of narcotics last year, said the deputy secretary general of the Drugs Control Headquarters.

There’s only one Iran nuclear talks statement: EU

The valid statement is the one which has been agreed on and delivered on April 2 by the EU foreign chief and the Iranian foreign minister in Switzerland, said Catherine Ray.

Political savvy prescribes interaction with world: Rafsanjani

Political and managerial savvy requires us to pay closer attention to interaction with the rest of the world, Rafsanjani said.

Iranians will support their diplomats on nuclear front: Top guard

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said the Foreign Ministry is expected to fully tap into its potential to maintain the dignity of the Iranian nation.

Turkey’s President Erdogan arrives in Iran for talks

Iran and Turkey are expected to sign a document to expand their cooperation during President Erdogan's daylong visit.

Nuclear deal to boost Iran’s influence in region: Nasrallah

As a result of the deal Iran will become wealthier and more influential, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said.

President Rouhani greets Turkish counterpart in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring President Rouhani welcoming the Turkish president after he arrived in Tehran on April 7.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over teens’ harassment at Jeddah airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires in protest over the alleged sexual harassment of two teenage Iranian pilgrims by Jeddah airport officials.

Terrorists behind assassination of police officers identified

The three police officers were martyred while on duty on April 2 in a police station in southwestern Iran.

Eight Iranian border guards killed by terrorists

The terrorists have fled to Pakistan after the incident and a request has been made to Pakistan to apprehend the culprits and hand them over to Iranian authorities.

Principlist news website dissects parliamentary committee session attended by FM

A principlist website says there were three main problems associated with a parliamentary committee session attended by Foreign Minister Zarif and its coverage by IRIB.

Zarif removed many ambiguities: Senior MP

No one is opposed to negotiations over Iran's nuclear case because negotiations are the only way out of the dispute, said Naghavi.

Public can tell well-intentioned critiques from factional ones: Deputy min.

We have accepted to live in a country where criticism is allowed, that’s why we are not concerned about well-meaning critiques, Hassan Ghashghavi said.

Iranian negotiator defends the nuclear statement

Baidinejad criticized those who base their judgment of the nuclear statement on comments and reports by Western officials and media.

Rafsanjani commends skills of Iranian diplomats in nuclear talks

Political parties and intellectuals of the two sides should now exercise vigilance to bar hardliners to take the podium and deceive people by baseless statements, Rafsanjani said.

New Year greetings on the floor (Photos)

Warm, friendly greetings open the first session of the Iranian parliament.

The beginning of an era or the beginning of the end

Sadegh Zibakalam, in an opinion piece, explains why Iran’s hardliners are not happy with what has been achieved in Switzerland after intensive nuclear talks.

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