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Iran to celebrate “nuclear victory” soon

AEOI chief Ali Akbar Salehi says that Iran will be the winner of the nuclear talks with P5+1.

Sunni Basiji, Shia teacher killed in Iran terror attack

A Sunni Basiji volunteer and a Shia teacher have been killed in a terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, police say.

Expert calls Obama’s Iran remarks realistic

Mehdi Motaharnia says President Obama’s recent comments on Iran shows he is a realistic, pragmatic, and visionary leader.

Iran rejects AP report of nuclear deal with P5+1

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has denied a report by The Associated Press that Iran and P5+1 have agreed to a tentative formula, reiterating that both sides in the talks are still arguing.

Iranian survival does not hinge on a deal with the West

Gholamali Haddad Adel says the Iranian survival does not hinge on a deal with the West and unity holds the key to principlist success.

A principlist MP explains the problems of the principlist camp

Ali Motahari, an outspoken principlist MP talks about the problems his fellow principlists face in ensuring unity in their ranks.

Iran has built seven advanced laser systems for medical uses

Iran says experts at the Atomic Energy Organization have built seven new state-of-the-art laser systems to be used in medical procedures.

Iran decries deadly bombing in Yemen

Iran has slammed the deadly terrorist attack in central Yemen, stressing the need for cooperation among Yemen's political and social parties in implementing the UN-brokered peace deal.

FM: Iran seeks removal of all sanctions

Underlying Iran’s determination to settle its nuclear dispute with the West, Zarif said the removal of all sanctions is an essential component of any agreement between Iran and P5+1.

Reopening of US, Iran embassies not on talks agenda: Afkham

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says reopening of embassies in Tehran and Washington is not on the agenda of talks between Iran and the US.

Iran Air Force fully prepared to repel possible attacks: Spokesman

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) says it is fully prepared to counter any possible military aggression against the country.

US calls for exchange of spy held in Iran

The request by the US for a spy exchange has been submitted to Iran’s Judiciary, but Tehran has not responded to it yet.

Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker

The Iranian oil tanker which was chased by armed pirates through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait was rescued by the 32nd Fleet of the Iranian Navy.

Iran ready to boost defense, military ties with Iraq: Dehghan

Iran is prepared to boost defense and military cooperation with Iraq and help the country strengthen its military prowess, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan says.

Iran Navy successfully tests latest torpedo, cruise missiles

The Iranian Navy has successfully tested its latest torpedo and cruise missiles on the sixth day of massive military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulollah in south of the country.

Terrorists kill 3 IRGC members in southeast Iran

Three members of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have been killed in an ambush by terrorists in a border area in the southeast.

The march toward final nuclear deal should gather momentum

Fararu, an Iranian news website, examines Iran’s nuclear case, urging Iran and P5+1 to arrive at a political agreement before a Republican-majority Congress meets.

Principlists and the Ahmadinejad paradox

Sadegh Zibakalam, a prominent professor of political science, weighs in on whether Ahmadinejad will make a political comeback.

Iran voices readiness to develop relations with China

It’s necessary for the relevant sectors in Iran and China to take steps toward implementation of the agreements signed by the Iranian and Chinese presidents in Shanghai, said Zarif.

Iran’s nuclear policy is transparent: Nahavandian

Iran welcomes the presence, cooperation and investment of all EU members, including Norway, in economic and cultural areas, said Nahavandian in a meeting with the Norwegian ambassador.

Iran, Belarus set to boost economic ties amid West bans: VP

Tehran and Minsk enjoy growing relations in the political and economic sectors, but both sides must take more serious steps to further strengthen their economic ties, said Jahangiri.

5 killed, 5 injured in Iran armed robbery shooting

Police attempts to stop a suspicious vehicle led to a deadly shootout with armed robbers that left three police officers martyred.

Why the Iranian top diplomat sent letters to his counterparts around the world

Two former Iranian diplomats explain why Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote letters earlier this month to his counterparts around the world on Iran’s nuclear policies.

President issues executive order to revive Management, Planning Org.

President Rouhani said that the reestablishment of the entity is taking place under Articles 126 and 124 of the Constitution.

A 1st int’l gathering of Islamic political parties to be held in Tehran

Among other things, the gathering is to discuss ways of promoting cooperation among political parties across the Islamic world.

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