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95% of Iran nuclear deal agreed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Iran and P5+1 have agreed on “some 95 percent” of a final deal.

Appointment of Iran’s new ambassador to Berlin signals a clear message to Washington

Appointment of a new ambassador to Berlin signifies that Europe can be more active in Iran's interactions with the rest of the world.

Iran, Russia FMs say nuclear talks must continue

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers meet in New York to discuss the progress of Tehran’s nuclear talks with P5+1.

No agreement on major issues in nuclear talks: Iran official

A top Iranian negotiator in nuclear talks with the P5+1 group says the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have not reached an agreement on major issues.

Iran nuclear talks making progress: US

The US chief negotiator in the nuclear talks with Iran says the Sextet of powers and Tehran have made progress in the course of their ongoing meetings in New York.

Tehran nuclear talks at breathtaking stage

Senior Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi says nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers have reached a breathtaking stage.

Iran, EU, US hold trilateral meeting in NY

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held a meeting in New York as talks continue over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.

Iran refutes claims of supporting terrorism

Tehran has categorically rejected British Prime Minister David Cameron's unsubstantiated allegations of Iran supporting terrorist groups.

Iran Not to Cooperate with Fake US-Led Anti-ISIL Coalition

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group as a 'political joke', and said Tehran will not cooperate in such a fake coalition.

What do those who favor a thaw in relations with the US have to say?

Diplomats and economists who favor contacts between Iran and the US make their case.

I disagree with blocking social networks

Iran’s police chief says he disapproves of blocking social networking websites.

UK: Iran part of solution to fight ISIL in Syria

Iran can help defeat the ISIL terrorists in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron has said following talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran said “No” to powers’ bullying in 8-year war

The Supreme Leader says Iran’s defense during the Iraqi-imposed war was a strong “No” to bullying powers.

America is a hostile rival: Kayhan newspaper

Part of what Iranian nuclear negotiators face at home, the Kayhan dimension.

The New York Times misunderstood US stance on talks

A source says a New York Times report on a new US nuclear initiative is not accurate.

Nuclear talks have reached a critical point

The chairman of the Expediency Council hopes nuclear talks will be conclusive.

Iran unveils indigenous combat drone armed with missiles

Iran has unveiled its first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) armed with air defense missiles suitable for aerial combats.

Iran rejects deal on centrifuges disconnection

Iran’s foreign ministry dismisses reports that Tehran and P5+1 have reached a deal on centrifugal connections.

US call for disconnecting Iran’s centrifuges is ridiculous

Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker, has dismissed as ridiculous a US appeal to Iran to disconnect its centrifuges .

Challenges of nuclear talks

A change in Russia’s behavior and pressures at home are some of the challenges Iranian nuclear negotiators contend with.

Iran has always backed unity and stability in Yemen

The Iranian FM spokeswoman welcomes the conclusion of a peace deal between Yemeni revolutionaries and the government.

UK’s Cameron likely to meet Rouhani in NYC

Britain's PM is likely to have a historic sit-down with Iran's Rouhani in New York.

A majority of Iranians back the country’s nuclear program

opinion poll reveals that a majority of the Iranians support Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs call for finalizing IP gas pipeline

Tehran and Islamabad appeal for conclusion of a deal to take Iranian natural gas to the Subcontinent.

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