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Iran, Kuwait to discuss Mideast developments: Official

Iran and Kuwait will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East during an upcoming visit by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official says.

IRGC Army Chief: Message of peace, friendship for peace-seeking countries

Commander of revolution guards Army said here Saturday in a meeting with foreign embassiesˈ military attaches in Tehran that Iranˈs message for entire peace-seeking, freedom-seeking, and humane countries of the world is a message of peace and friendship.

Iran nuclear talks encouraging: German FM

Germany's foreign minister has described as “encouraging” the ongoing negotiations between Iran and six world powers over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

Alan Eyre rejects Iranian guard’s presence in US

Alan Eyre has rejected all news going on wire on Iranian guard keeper’s application for asylum in the US.

Iran can target enemy interests across globe: Cmdr.

A senior Iranian commander has warned that Iran is capable of targeting the enemy’s strategic interests across the globe in case of any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Zarif Appreciates Algeria’s Stance towards Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Algerian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Arabi Walad Khalifa thanked Algeria for its principled stances in support of Iran's inalienable nuclear rights.

Iran Hopes for Restoration of Stability in Thailand

Iran’s foreign ministry hoped that the current unrest in Thailand will end and peace will return to the South East Asian country.

Source: Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Ashton to Review N. Talks in Turkey

Zarif and Ashton will meet in Turkey’s Istanbul in order to review the latest progress in the course of nuclear talks between Tehran and six world powers, an informed source said.

FM: Iran Attaches Great Significance to Ties with African Nations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that the current administration sees no obstacle in the way of promoting cooperation with the African nations.

Iran: Opponents of Iran-Powers Negotiations Want Prolonged Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said prolonged negotiations between Tehran and the Group 5+1 would serve the interests of those foreigners who have voiced opposition to the Geneva deal and seek tension in the region.

Larijani re-elected as Iran Majlis speaker

Iranian lawmakers have elected Ali Larijani as the speaker of Iran’s Majlis (parliament) for the third consecutive year.

Durable Peace, Security Can Be Achieved

President Rouhani elaborating Tehran’s views to reach Asian without war, Violence and extremism announced that durable peace and security can only be achieved through the promotion of a culture of prudent moderation, tolerance and dialogue.

Iran President Rouhani at CICA Conference, China

Iran President Hasan Rouhani at CICA conference in China - Attendance at the conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)

Meeting with Sri Lankan president

President Hassan Rouhani and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Meet in China

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in a meeting in China on Wednesday, conferred on the latest regional and international developments, and also vowed to do their best to pave the ground for the further enhancement of the bilateral tie.

Iran, IAEA release joint statement, agree to take five practical measures

Iran and the IAEA held another technical meeting within the Framework for Cooperation agreed between the parties last November and agreed to take five practical measures in the next step.

Iran president arrives in Shanghai

President Rouhani on Tuesday arrived in Shanghai, China, to attend the 4th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia.

Iran Strongly Rejects Western Report on Recruiting Afghans for Syria War

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham dismissed a Wall Street Journal report alleging that the IRGC is recruiting Afghan refugees to fight in Syria, saying the report is "completely baseless" and aimed at "damaging Iran's face in Afghanistan".

Iran Launches First Gamma Radiation System

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) launched the country's first multipurpose Gamma Radiation System.

Ashton’s Spokesman Describes Iran-Powers Talks Tough, Complicated, Precise

Michael Mann, the Spokesman for the EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton, underlined that Iran and the Group 5+1 (the US, Russia, China, Britain and France plus Germany) had "tough, complicated and precise" negotiations in their three-day meetings which ended Friday.

Commander: 5th Iranian Border Guard Still Alive in Pakistan

Commander of the Iranian Border Guard Units General Hossein Zolfaqari announced that the 5th Iranian border guard who was abducted by Jeish al-Adl terrorist group along with four of his comrades in February and was not released when the other four were set free in April, is still alive and kept hostage in Pakistan.

Vienna Nuclear Talks: Senior Negotiators Start Bargaining over Text of Nuclear Deal

Senior teams of negotiators from Iran and the EU started a second meeting Wednesday afternoon to end their decade-long standoff over Tehran's nuclear program through a comprehensive deal.

Leader: Iranian Nation Will Never Bow to Foreign Pressures

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei reiterated that the Iranian nation will never give in to pressures of the US and other world powers.

No written invitation yet been received from Saudi FM

No written invitation has so far been received from Saudi Arabia for a visit to Riyadh by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.

US must make tough decisions in N-talks: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says it is the US not Iran that must make tough decisions in nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1.

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