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Iran’s Larijani praises nuclear negotiators’ efforts

The Iranian top MP warned of the stumbling blocks in nuclear talks, which he said are created by a number of states trying to hamper the finalization of an agreement.

Security Council will terminate sanctions on same day deal signed

There will be some obligations that we have to undertake and some others that they will undertake to do as well, said Salehi.

Iran FM arrives in Kazakhstan to hold key regional talks

The fight against extremism, the issue of the Caspian Sea, and other crises gripping the Persian Gulf region are among topics of negotiations with the Kazakh side, said Zarif.

When the art of statesmanship turns the tables

An analytical report evaluates how Foreign Minister Zarif has masterfully acted as a game-changer on both regional and global stage.

Sanction relief ambiguities must go: IRGC

Some solutions have been found and it seems the Islamic Republic’s principles and red lines, as far as technical issues go, have been accepted by the other side, said the general.

How Iran and the US came to the negotiating table over time

Ali Akbar Salehi, a former Iranian top diplomat, reveals what happened behind the scenes before Iran and the United States opened face-to-face talks.

People in Tehran hold protest rally outside Saudi embassy

Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

AEOI chief stresses no halt to Iranian nuclear sites’ activities

None of Iran's nuclear facilities will cease activity, said Iran’s nuclear chief.

President not to attend negotiations personally: Araghchi

President Rouhani will simply direct the talks and that does not mean being present at the negotiating table, said Araghchi.

Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments

In response to Saudi accusations, the Foreign Ministry said that Tehran denounced any use of force in Yemen and stressed the political resolution of problems in the Arab country.

Annulment of Lausanne agreement, the only way forward

Kayhan daily offers explanations as to why going backward at this stage is the only way forward.

Everything lies in details, says Leader on nuclear talks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is the very specifics of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers that would determine the fate of the talks.

Iran envoy urges deadline for global nuclear disarmament

Iran says a comprehensive, binding, irreversible and verifiable treaty is needed to effectively and practically get rid of nuclear weapons.

Inspection of military sites a red line, says Iranian defense minister

Iran's defense minister has said that there has been no agreement on inspection of Iran’s military centers and no visits will be allowed (to these centers).

Iran marks National Nuclear Tech Day, unveils nuclear achievements

President Rouhani has said that Iran's chief gain in nuclear talks was the fact that the US president admitted that Iranians will not surrender to bullying, sanctions and threats.

Zarif calls for Yemeni solution to Yemen situation

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that all countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, should help to end the war against Yemen.

EU’s sanctions bring about loss of confidence: Afkham

Iran says revoking a European court decision to lift the bans leads to loss of confidence as Iran and P5+1 are still in talks to clinch a nuclear accord by the end of June.

Iran has put together its own factsheet: Negotiator

We have already drawn up a factsheet on Lausanne statement, said nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi as MPs prepared to officially appeal for the release of one.

Environment protection and development remain elusive in the absence of peace and security

Iran’s environment chief has praised the Lausanne agreement, saying it marked a watershed in the history of international measures to bury the hatchet.

A look at terrorist attacks and casualty figures in Iran in seven months

A look at acts of terror in Iran in the past seven months shows that the southeastern border region has seen the biggest number of terrorist attacks against police and civilians.

Up to 553 tons of narcotics confiscated last year in Iran: Official

Some 350,000 people were arrested for drug-related crimes or abuse of narcotics last year, said the deputy secretary general of the Drugs Control Headquarters.

There’s only one Iran nuclear talks statement: EU

The valid statement is the one which has been agreed on and delivered on April 2 by the EU foreign chief and the Iranian foreign minister in Switzerland, said Catherine Ray.

Political savvy prescribes interaction with world: Rafsanjani

Political and managerial savvy requires us to pay closer attention to interaction with the rest of the world, Rafsanjani said.

Iranians will support their diplomats on nuclear front: Top guard

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said the Foreign Ministry is expected to fully tap into its potential to maintain the dignity of the Iranian nation.

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