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Iran has answered all IAEA questions: Nuclear chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has answered all the questions raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over Tehran's nuclear energy program.

Common enemies use oil as political tool: Leader to Maduro

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies are using oil as a political tool to exert pressure on oil exporting countries.

Signs of divergence in a conference on convergence

A reformist daily says a gathering which was originally meant to secure convergence among principlists seems to have revealed cracks in their ranks.

Aligned OPEC members can stabilize oil prices: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says collective efforts by OPEC member states can help stabilize global crude prices at a desirable level in 2015.

Principlists eye convergence in preparation for victory in 10th legislative elections

Principlists get together to examine ways of securing much-needed unity for parliamentary elections expected to be held in early 2016.

Zarif, Kerry to meet in Geneva on January 14

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator, has said that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his US counterpart John Kerry will meet in Geneva on January 14 for talks on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iran ready to annul visa requirements with neighbors

Iran is prepared to waive visa requirements or facilitate the process of issuing visas for all countries, especially the neighbors, if they take similar action, said the deputy foreign minister.

Divisive moves linked to Western spy agencies: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemy’s intelligence agencies are behind divisive plots hatched against Muslims.

Points which we missed on ‘referendum’ proposal

Mehdi Fazaeli has taken a look at the Constitution and the conditions in which it allows a referendum, stressing the inviolability of the Constitution.

Change in US Congress won’t affect Iran’s nuclear stance

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that changes in the US Congress will fail to affect Tehran’s stance in the nuclear talks.

Tying economic issues to nuclear talks assures enemies

The Judiciary chief has said that Iran’s economic problems and their solutions have nothing to do with the ongoing nuclear talks.

Iran supports any Muslim fighting extremism

President Rouhani says that Iran will support any Muslim nation or entity which fights against violence, extremism and terrorism.

Iran has condemned terrorist attack in France

The Foreign Ministry spokeswomen condemned a deadly terrorist attack in the French capital and said acts of terrorism targeting innocent individuals run counter to the teachings of the Muslim faith.

Iran must be immunized against sanctions: Ayatollah Khamenei

The Leader said that the only way that Iran could counter enemy’s power is for the country to be immunized against sanctions.

Iran’s FM, Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Meet in Tehran

The outcome of popular votes led to the formation of the national unity government in Afghanistan and Iran supports what is based on the will and desire of the Afghan people, said Zarif.

Interaction, independence and dignity are our ideals

Seyyed Reza Akrami, a statesman, elaborates on President Rouhani’s comments that our ideals are not tied to centrifuges.

Iran MPs support foreign minister over nuclear talks

Iranian lawmakers have unanimously supported the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks on the performance of the country's negotiating team in nuclear talks with P5+1.

Tehran, P5+1 to hold next round of nuclear talks on Jan.18: Iran negotiator

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 will be held on January 18.

What is the president concerned about?

A former Iranian ambassador to the UN elaborates on the problems the Rouhani government faces and the reasons why the president is concerned.

Iran has marked a 40-km red zone inside Iraqi border

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces says Iran has marked a 40-km red zone into the Iraqi border to warn terrorists against any infiltration attempt into Iranian territory.

Iran will never give up nuclear rights: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will never give up the nuclear rights of the Iranian nation, vowing to defend national interests in nuclear talks with P5+1.

Iran favors security cooperation with Afghanistan: Official

A senior Iranian official has underlined the need for extensive and strategic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan and the continuation of security consultations between the two countries.

Iran disbands terrorist cell

The joint counterterrorist operations by IRGC forces and police resulted in the arrests of the members of a terrorist group involved the killing of teachers and volunteer forces.

Nobakht: Iran to face no budget deficit even if oil prices drop further

The government is going to spend more economically if its anticipated oil revenues for next year’s budget bill are not materialized.

Reactions by reformists and principlists to Rouhani’s call for referendum

President Rouhani's proposal for referendum on key state questions has drawn strong reactions from political activists, reformist and principlist alike.

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