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Iran, US envoys wrap up nuclear talks in Montreux

Representatives from Iran and the United States have wrapped up the first round of fresh talks over Tehran’s nuclear program in the Swiss city of Montreux.

Russia, Iran sign new agreement on Bushehr power plant

The two sides came to the agreement that Roseenergoatom, a subsidiary of Rosatom, will take part in building new power stations in Bushehr.

Don’t pin much hope on untrustworthy West: MP

The government should focus on domestic production and fulfillment of resistance-based economy, said Mansour Haghighatpour, an MP.

Western rivalry against the backdrop of nuclear talks

Arman-e Emrooz says in an opinion piece that the US is making preparations for getting into the Iranian market after Tehran and P5+1 strike a final deal.

Iran sanctions must be lifted all at once: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to all its nuclear obligations, stressing that sanctions against the Islamic Republic must be lifted “all at once.”

IAEA intelligence failure on Iran nuclear activity

Kayhan daily reveals an intelligence failure by the IAEA, citing a report by Bloomberg.

Iran eyeing development of small reactors

Iran’s nuclear chief Ali-Akbar Salehi has announced that the country is looking into the development of small reactors.

Iranian news agency interviews US State Department spokesman

Alan Eyre, a US State Department spokesman, says any final deal should be satisfying to both sides and guarantee their interests.

Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks at sensitive point: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country’s negotiations with P5+1 over Tehran’s nuclear program have reached a "sensitive point".

Ahmadinejad threw nuclear dossier into disarray: Former diplomat

By way of ballyhoo, Ahmadinejad dealt a blow to Iran’s dignity on the international stage, said Sadegh Kharrazi.

Russia denies losing interest in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks

Dismissing Western media reports, a senior Russian official said Moscow has not lost interest in achieving a positive result from negotiations on Iran's nuclear deal.

Weapons used by Revolution Guards in Persian Gulf exercise

A look at the weaponry the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps used during its Persian Gulf war games which ended Feb. 27.

Final steps in nuclear talks are being taken: Prayer leader

Tehran Friday prayer leader appreciates the wise management of nuclear talks by President Hassan Rouhani.

Iranian diplomats in Kabul safe and sound: Afkham

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns a terrorist bombing near its Kabul mission and says all Iranian diplomats in the Afghan capital are safe.

Rouhani: US must rectify wrong approach on nuclear talks

President Rouhani has said that Iran is seeking the removal of all sanctions against the country through nuclear talks with P5+1.

Rafsanjani: Radical ideas are the blight of today’s society

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that those involved in partisan activities should not overlook ethics in political rivalries.

IRGC showcases combat, reconnaissance robots in massive drills

The IRGC unveiled and test-fielded new combat and reconnaissance robots in the military drill which is underway in southern and western Iran.

Iran dismisses Kerry’s remarks over intervention in Yemen

Tehran has rejected remarks by the US top diplomat who accused Iran of intervening in Yemen, saying Iran respects the right of nations to determine their fate.

Iran’s IRGC holds naval drill in Strait of Hormuz (Photos)

In Iran, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

IRGC missiles destroy mock aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf

The IRGC missiles destroyed a mock aircraft carrier during the Great Prophet 9 war games in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Top MP: Neighbors can rely on Iran’s military might

The parliament speaker has said that Iran’s defensive power is to safeguard the country and the region against foreign military powers.

Iran, Iraq stand firm in terror fight

Iran is prepared to increase military cooperation with Iraq to strengthen stability and security in Iraq and the region, said the defense minister.

Iran starts massive naval drill in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has started a massive naval drill code-named Prophet Muhammad in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Some progress made on some nuclear issues: Zarif

The two sides made headway in some issues but there is still a long way ahead before clinching the final deal, said Zarif.

Kerman police seize 512 Kg of narcotics in surprise operation

Acting on a tip-off about a haul of narcotics, in a surprise operation police seized 512 kg of opium and arrested a drug trafficker.

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