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Iran MPs to visit UK to discuss embassy reopening

A delegation of Iranian parliamentarians is expected to head to the UK capital, London, in the near future for talks on full reopening of the British embassy in Tehran.

Cuba resistance invalidated US sanctions, isolation policy: Iran

Iran says the recent major US policy shift to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba invalidates Washington’s decades-old strategy of sanctions and isolation.

Iran world’s fourth missile power: Defense Min.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is the fourth missile power in the world, says the country’s defense minister.

There is no place for subverters in society

Former President Mohammad Khatami has told student groups that subversive elements have no place in society and anybody who honors the Constitution is an Iranian citizen irrespective of their beliefs.

Iran to offer free education services to Afghan children

The government of President Rouhani is trying to implement a plan which highlights equal treatment of Iranian and Afghan students.

Mistreatment of Afghan nationals by police is totally unacceptable: Official

After the release of a video featuring police mistreatment of a group of Afghan nationals, the Iranian top law enforcement officer ordered a full investigation.

Iran condemns Boko Haram’s deadly attack in Nigeria

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, has condemned a recent deadly terrorist attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria.

IAEA confirms Iran’s commitment to interim nuclear deal

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a new report, confirming Iran’s commitment to an interim nuclear deal it signed with the P5+1 group in 2013.

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.

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