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Iran nuclear deal possible if excessive demands not pressed: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a comprehensive deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy program is possible should six world powers not put forward excessive demands.

Nahavandian: Iran’s moderation has become globalized

Acceptance of President Rouhani's anti-violence proposal means moderation, the signature approach of the Iranian government, has gone global.

Moderation, the dire need of today’s world

President Rouhani has said that people all over the world have grown weary of extremist acts, adding what the world needs most now is moderation.

Iran’s Rouhani proposes fifth nominee for science minister

After Danesh-Ashtiani, President Rouhani’s fourth pick for the Ministry of Science, failed to secure the approval of parliament, he introduced Mohammad Farhadi to the chamber.

In the absence of a deal by Nov. 24, atmosphere of Iran-US talks will change

Ali Khorram, a former Iranian diplomat, says failure to strike a comprehensive deal in Vienna would be the worst possible scenario for nuclear negotiations.

Iranian foreign minister describes talks with Ashton as positive

Iran’s foreign minister has described his talks with P5+1 chief negotiator Catherine Ashton in Vienna as positive, saying the progress of the talks depends on the other party’s political will.

Iran unveils latest home-made drone, Ababil 3

Ababil 3, the Iranian-built unmanned aerial vehicle intended for reconnaissance operations, has been unveiled.

With or without a deal, November 24 is a day of national victory: Iranian FM

The Iranian foreign minister says whether or not a deal is struck in Vienna talks with P5+1, Iranians are the winners.

Dealings, not sanctions hold the key to Iran’s nuclear case: Official

Ali Shamkhani says the best way for the West to resolve its nuclear dispute with Tehran goes through talks, not sanctions.

With injection of credit, Persepolis will have a board of trustees: Vice-president

The Iranian government hopes infusion of more funds to Persepolis will help create a board of trustees for the historical site.

Iranian MPs reject Rouhani’s 4th nominee for minister of science

The top position at the Science Ministry stayed vacant after Ahmadi Danesh-Ashtiani failed to get approval from parliament.

Will it be a comprehensive deal or a step-by-step agreement?

With a deadline for an Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal approaching fast, a news agency puts the talks to strike a comprehensive deal in perspective.

Iran’s FM, EU’s Ashton to attend working lunch in Vienna

Week-long negotiations between Iran and P5+1 are to get underway in Vienna today, it still remains to be seen whether or not it will yield a final deal.

Basij supports the nuclear negotiating team: General

Brigadier General Naqdi says just like their fellow Iranians members of the Basij volunteer force support the nuclear negotiating team.

A National Moderation Conference is to be held at Iran’s National Library

On November 19, the National Library of Iran will play host to the National Moderation Conference whose keynote speaker is Seyyed Hassan Khomeini.

Ayatollah Khamenei warns against Islamophobia

Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the enemy has created armed groups which kill civilians in the name of Islam only to promote Islamophobia.

Larijani: Iran, Russia enjoy amicable ties

Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has said that Iran and Russia have amicable ties and continue their consultations on what is happening in the region.

China praises Iran’s efforts to facilitate nuclear deal

China’s foreign minister has said what Iran has done in the course of nuclear talks to help ink a final deal with P5+1 is praiseworthy.

Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer

Ali Jannati has extended his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pasha’ie.

Iran: Any nuclear deal should lift sanctions entirely

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said that conclusion of a final nuclear agreement will be a strong possibility if the other side takes a logical, non-political approach.

Iranian president, Omani foreign minister meet in Tehran

The visiting Omani foreign minister has met with Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties and ways to tackle extremism in the region.

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.

Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price

The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.

There is no win-win situation; only one winner emerges from the conflict between Islam and atheism

Hossein Kachouyan, a participant at a “Red Line” conference, has rejected a win-win deal between Iran and P5+1, saying that only one winner emerges from the battle between Islam and atheism.

Iran: Premature reporting tarnishes IAEA image

Tehran has blasted a new report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran, saying rash reporting will tarnish the IAEA image.

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