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During impeachment there was no disrespect for science minister

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A principlist MP says impeachment of the science minister was standard procedure and President Rouhani’s choice of replacement is not viewed as an act of defiance.
Hard News

Iran shoots down Israeli spy drone near Natanz nuclear facility

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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has shot down an Israeli spy drone over the Iranian sky before the unmanned aerial vehicle reached Natanz nuclear facility.
Foreign Policy

Tehran Seeks Closer Ties with New Iraqi Government

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Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday expressed the country’s enthusiasm for stronger ties with its western neighbor during new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s tenure.
Hard News

President Rouhani: Iran Needs No One’s Permission to Defend Itself

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran's military program is based on a defensive doctrine, but that Tehran would never ask for anyone's permission for defending itself and expanding its defense industries, implying that the nation would not discuss its missile program in talks with the world powers.
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In this country life goes on

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Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.
Foreign Policy

Zebari Stresses Iran-Iraq Cooperation in Fight against ISIL

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced on Sunday that Tehran and Baghdad have been cooperating in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.
Hard News

Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks

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Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.
Hard News

Iran unveils indigenous cruise missiles, drones

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Iran has unveiled indigenous cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as the country continues to break new ground in its defense industry.
Government

Replacement of a minister won’t change the government course

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President pledges that his government won’t change course following the impeachment of his science minister.
Government

Iran Determined to Get Results in Nuclear Talks

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday his country is seriously seeking to resolve the issues related to its peaceful nuclear energy program in the negotiations with the six world powers.
Africa

Iranian FM Underlines Enhancement of Ties with Africa

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the country's willingness to further develop relations and cooperation with African states.
Hard News

Iran mass-produces advanced batteries for missiles

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has launched production lines for energy density batteries used in the electronic systems of its sea-based, ground-based and air-based missiles.
Government

Science minister fails to win vote of confidence in parliament

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Minister of science, research and technology Reza Faraji-Dana fails to re-win a vote of confidence from parliament deputies.
Government

Inflation to slip below 20 percent by March 2015

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President Rouhani says his government is determined to fulfill its promise to shore up the economy and cling to the rights of the Iranian people.
Hard News

No nuclear deal with P5+1 unless UNSC bans lifted: Iran FM

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The Iranian top diplomat says no agreement will go into effect unless P5+1 fulfill their obligation to lift sanctions against Tehran.
Local

Hardliners denigrating a representative gov’t that enjoys the leader’s support

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Rafsanjani lashes out at extremists who denigrate a representative government that enjoys the leader’s support.
Hard News

Iran missile capability not negotiable at all: Rouhani

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President Rouhani tells the IAEA chief Iran’s missile capability is not negotiable.
Hard News

Early Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal unlikely: Iranian FM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is unlikely that Tehran and the P5+1 will reach a final nuclear deal before the four-month extension period for talks between the two sides expires.
Government

Iran determined in nuclear talks: President Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is determined in its nuclear talks and calls on the international community to seize the opportunity to secure a deal in that regard.
Local

Role of National Library in turning moderation to a discourse

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A look at how effective a role the National Library of Iran plays in turning moderation into a discourse.
Government

President Rouhani Orders Iran-140 Planes Grounded after Crash

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the grounding of the country’s Iran-140 passenger planes after Sunday’s deadly crash in Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Yemen

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry deplored the recent terrorist attack in Yemen which killed a number of military forces in the country, and conveyed Tehran's condolences to the Yemeni government, nation and the bereaved families of the victims.
Local

An eight-year period unsuited for Iranian history

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Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani issued a statement on his website on August 5, 2014 to mark the first anniversary of the rise to power of President Hassan Rouhani’s government of Prudence and Hope.
Local

Fuelling religious rifts amounts to political ignorance

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Unity is what Muslims need most at this juncture and fuelling differences is tantamount to ignorance, former president Hashemi Rafsanjani says.
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Dr. Taqi Azad Armaki dissects roots of Khatami, Rouhani governments

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An expert analysis of the reasons why the governments of reforms and moderation led by Khatami and Rouhani emerged in Iran.
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