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Iran holds bilateral N-talks with Russia, US in New York

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiators have held separate bilateral meetings with representatives of Russia and the US to discuss the outstanding issues in Tehran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group.

IAEA report confirms Iran commitment: Najafi

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a report by the agency confirms Tehran's commitment to a deal between Iran and the P5+1 group reached in November.

Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif

Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.

My father is bracing for upcoming legislative elections: Mohsen Rafsanjani

Will Hashemi unite with reformists in upcoming parliamentary elections?

Honesty prerequisite to success of nuclear talks: Rafsanjani

Former President Rafsanjani says honesty is imperative for nuclear talks to produce the intended results.

China urges pragmatic approach in Iran nuclear talks

China has called on all relevant parties to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear energy program to adopt a “flexible and pragmatic” policy to accelerate the conclusion of a comprehensive deal.

Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official

Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.

IRGC Commander: US Base in Northern Iraq No Threat to Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari downplayed enemies' war rhetoric against Tehran, and said the US military base in Northern Iraq is not considered a threat to Iran.

Even a review of presidential pledges may sound sweet

A closer look at the promises candidate Rouhani and later President Rouhani have made.

West must lift all sanctions against Iran: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian diplomat said Monday Western countries must lift all sanctions against Iran after Tehran and the P5+1 reach a comprehensive agreement over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran committed to fighting terrorism: Deputy FM

An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Islamic Republic is committed to fighting terrorism within the framework of international regulations.

On the horns of dilemma

An Iranian foreign policy expert weighs in on whether Iran should become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

What is extremism?

A political analyst shares his thoughts about extremism and how it should be detected.

Those who favor negotiations have wrongly raised public expectations

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman weighs in on nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, Iran-US ties, and regional developments.

Iran, Russia call for promotion of bilateral relations

Iran and Russia have emphasized the necessity of promoting bilateral relations in all fields.

Iran, three EU states to hold meeting on nuclear issue

Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs is set to meet representatives of the three European countries in the Sextet of world powers over Tehran’s nuclear energy program at the UN headquarters in Vienna.

Iran to deal with the country from which downed Israeli drone took off

Iranian parliament takes steps toward dealing with the country that allowed downed Israeli drone to take off on an anti-Iranian mission.

Iran resolute on enhanced ties with Kazakhstan: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran is seriously determined to strengthen relations with neighboring and regional countries, particularly Kazakhstan.

No deal with P5+1 unless Iran demands are met: Araghchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there will be no deal with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany if Iran’s demands are not met.

Fight against terror should be free of political considerations: Iranian security official

A senior Iranian official says terrorism poses a growing threat to international stability and security, calling for apolitical efforts to fight the ominous phenomenon.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s prostate surgery was successful

Supreme Leader is doing well after undergoing prostate surgery.

President describes containment of inflation as quite an achievement

President Rouhani says Iran’s economy is out of recession and a once runaway inflation is under control.

New details about American-chartered plane landing at Iranian airport

Wrong information supplied by the pilot of a US-chartered plane was the reason why it made an emergency landing in southern Iran.

Iranian negotiator describes talks with the US “useful”

An Iranian nuclear negotiator expresses hope Iran and the US will make progress in bilateral negotiations before a next round of talks between Tehran and P5+1 begins later in September.

Tehran denies report on Iran-US cooperation in Iraq

Iran denies BBC reports that it is cooperating with the US in the fight against ISIL terrorists.

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