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Iranian police seize 450 tons of illicit drugs in eight months

The police chief said the launch of an anti-theft center has seen the number of thefts drop dramatically across the nation.

Putin says final deal on Iran nuclear issue ‘very close’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers are “very close” to reaching a final deal on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran Army to stage anti-terror war games: General

Iran’s Army plans to practice fighting against terrorism in an upcoming large-scale exercise, a senior army officer says.

‘Crackdown on Corruption Possible through Transparency’

The deputy culture minister says the new law on freedom of information is expected to revolutionize the way the state interacts with citizens.

Abbas Araghchi: Iran nuclear talks to be held in January

Iran's deputy foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and P5+1 will hold their next round of nuclear talks at the deputy level in January.

Western sanctions against Iran contradict human rights

The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council says Iranians put their weight behind President Rouhani’s government regardless of the result of nuclear talks with P5+1.

Iran FM blasts ME countries on falling oil prices

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran is ready to promote all-out ties with Iraq, adding that Iraq’s progress and security is intertwined with that of Iran.

We do not know the rules of the game: Former parliament speaker

Unfortunately, we do not know the rules of the game; the country cannot be run in the absence of political parties, said Nategh Nouri.

Organization of Arba’een ceremonies shows Iraqis do not need foreign security assistance

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Iraqi security and intelligence forces did an excellent job in ensuring the security of Arba'een.

Iran thanks Iraq for “glorious” organization of Arba’een

Marzieh Afkham described this year's ceremony as manifestation of spirituality and unity inspired by the epic uprising Imam Hussein led against tyrannical rulers of his time.

Iran’s missile capabilities not negotiable at all: Velayati

Deterrence is the most important feature of Iran's missiles and in order to strengthen its defense capability, Iran does not need to obtain permission from anybody, said Velayati.

Iran voices satisfaction with US talks

The Iranian official said that the two sides had detailed discussions, including on the US-led sanctions against Iran, during the expert-level meeting.

West has no choice but to remove sanctions: Iranian President

President Rouhani reiterated the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear activities, saying Iran is holding “logical and calculated” negotiations with the world.

The world needs justice-based peace, not temporary ceasefire

Abbas Kiarostami, a famed Iranian filmmaker, is told by those fighting on battlefields about what happened during the Iraq-Iran war which touched the lives of so many people.

Iran nuclear negotiators due in Geneva on Monday

There will be bilateral negotiations between delegations from the Islamic Republic and its negotiating partners in Geneva two days prior to the start of the talks on December 17, 2014.

Nuclear talks cannot go on forever

Niels Annen, a German MP says that nuclear talks cannot be continued forever and that the two sides should come to a conclusion at some point.

No plan on Iran agenda to activate new centrifuges

Ali Akbar Salehi, the AEOI chief, says based on an “unwritten” agreement Tehran will not activate more centrifuges, stressing that Iran does not seek to complicate the nuclear case.

Newcomers tarnish the image of veteran figures

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late Imam Khomeini, says that Islamic society should not sit by and watch lawful freedoms taken hostage by religiosity.

I made a mistake when I fielded my candidacy: Former Chief of Staff

Over the past one year, to foster unity between advocates of former President Ahmadinejad, I have decided to give up politics forever, said Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei.

Iran test-flies nine new drones during war games

Among other things, the new drones are capable of real-time transfer of images.

Iran criticizes IAEA unofficial rejection of offer over Marivan site

Iran has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its “unofficial” rejection of a proposal from the Islamic Republic to visit a site in the country, saying the UN nuclear body should act professionally and impartially.

Iran, P5+1 to hold next round of talks Dec 17: Iranian negotiator

Geneva, Switzerland will play host to a next round of talks between Iran and P5+1 later in December, Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Intelligence Minister: We do not pry into people’s private lives

Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi says the onus to respect people’s rights is on those who are in charge of ensuring security in the country.

Police in Sistan and Baluchestan to be indigenized: Commander

Sistan provincial police chief said recruitment of Baluchi, Sunni locals is on the agenda of the law enforcement force.

Kazakhstan says ready to host Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks

Kazakhstan has voiced readiness to host the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, according to a joint statement issued after US-Kazakh talks.

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