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Gunmen attack checkpoint in Marivan, no one hurt

A provincial official says no one was hurt in the attack which only caused minor damage.

Iran renews support for Iraq’s territorial integrity

Iran reiterates the need for Iraq's solidarity and territorial integrity as well as political partnership of all tribes in line with Iraq's constitution, said Amir Abdollahian.

US, West bid to satisfy Zionists to no avail: Iran cleric

You want to satisfy the Zionist leaders with the recent deal with Iran, but be sure that they won’t be satisfied, because they want to destroy all nations in the world, said Ayatollah Emami Kashani.

Different things led to conclusion of the deal: Diplomat (PART ONE)

Iran never insisted on anything beyond its inalienable nuclear rights, an Iranian diplomat said.

US, allies to blame for terror spread in ME: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has said that the deal Iran struck with P5+1 on July 14 has dismantled the basis of the "Iranophobic plot."

Iran trying to promote peace in region: Rouhani

Pointing to age-old relations between Iran and Italy, the president said at a meeting with two Italian ministers there are no obstacles in the way of fostering mutual cooperation.

New atmosphere misunderstood by some people: Zarif

Our missile experts tell us that none of our missiles are designed for carrying nuclear warheads, and they will never be designed for that purpose, Zarif said.

Level of trade relations with Italy above normal: Iran’s Zarif

Parliamentary and judicial exchanges, cooperation in education, and combating narcotics trafficking and organized crime were among issues raised at a meeting between the two top diplomats.

Ambiguities surrounding overseas trips of Iranian MPs

The fact that many officials do not welcome any supervision of their conduct is to blame for the difficulties in the fight against corruption in Iran.

Majority of Iranians support JCPOA: Araghchi

President Rouhani's Cabinet tries to observe maximum transparency in informing the public, said Araghchi.

First the neighbor, then the home; simply a piece of ethical advice or a strategic necessity?

The Iranian top diplomat said Iran's first priority is to have solid relations with its neighbors and that policy has been reiterated especially ever since the new government took office.

Achievement of Iranian gov’t beyond expectations: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that the end results of the negotiations were a win-win.

Is Iran dealing with P5+2?

What is surprising is that Amano, who is the director general of an independent international agency, is summoned to the US Senate and he accepts to show up, Naghavi said.

Iran warns IAEA against leakage of confidential data to US Senate

The agreements between a country and the IAEA, which are classified, can by no means be presented to any other country, said the Iranian ambassador to the IAEA.

Iran’s Zarif calls for global nuclear disarmament

One step in the right direction would be to start negotiations for a weapons elimination treaty, backed by a robust monitoring and compliance-verification mechanism, said Zarif.

Iran rejects report of confidential annexes to JCPOA

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there is nothing confidential in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Tehran’s nuclear program and its...

Nuclear deal does not require parliament approval

The Vienna accord signed between Iran and P5+1 is not regarded as an international agreement, convention or treaty. Therefore, it has been named the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, said Salehi.

Leader’s aide: Israel never dares to attack Iran

Supreme Leader's top adviser, Ali Akbar Velayati, has said that Iran will never allow any outsider to inspect its military sites.

Iranian cleric raps US war rhetoric as “worn-out”

A senior Iranian cleric has said that the enemies should know that the Islamic Republic of Iran – if attacked – would chase the enemies deep into their territory.

Taliban have no place in Iran security strategy: Envoy

Iran does not accept comments that “Enemy of your enemy is your friend”, and has many times said that it is not going to support extremism under any condition, said Bahrami.

The 11th government is landscaping Iran’s front yard, not the US backyard

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, has said that the Rouhani administration seeks to make friends with its neighbors, instead of strengthening its foothold in the US backyard.

Text of the Vienna accord should be taken back to talks with P5+1

Hamid Rasaei, a principlist MP, has said that there are some problems with the Farsi version of the JCPOA text and that the document’s final translation should be re-discussed in talks with P5+1 after it goes through the legal channels.

Iran’s Irreversible commitments will deliver a blow to national interests

Ahmad Tavakoli, a Tehran MP, has said that giving in to restrictions on the defense front will make the country vulnerable to yet another war.

Fabius in Tehran (PHOTOS)

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with the country’s high-ranking officials.

Nuclear conclusion should mark better Iran-EU ties: Rouhani

The nuclear agreement benefits Iran, P5+1 and all regional players, President Rouhani said, adding that it is a significant step in turning threats into opportunities.

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