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Iran buys ‘most advanced’ oil vessel

An Iranian energy official has said as many as 30 European and Asian companies have held talks with Iran in recent months to invest in the country’s oil and gas projects.

Iranian MP: Nuclear deal should clear parliament

An Iranian MP says that a parliamentary bill on safeguarding Iran’s nuclear achievements and rights can help the negotiating team and will not tie their hands.

Iranian architecture makes a splash

Magnificent images of historic Iranian architecture shot by foreign photographers visiting Iran

Rouhani hecklers released after vowing not to interrupt public speeches again

Eleven people were taken into custody for interrupting the president earlier this month. They were later released after promising not to disrupt public speeches again.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran urges dialogue to resolve Yemen crisis

Iran supports UN efforts to dispatch humanitarian aid and organize real negotiations between Yemeni groups, the deputy foreign minister said.

Intense days ahead as Iran nuclear deadline draws closer: Zarif

Zarif further reiterated that the talks on Tehran's nuclear program may continue "a few days" after the deadline.

Minister hold negotiations with passenger plane manufacturer

Abbas Akhundi said that due to sanctions during the past decades Iran has just managed to buy second-hand planes, noting the renovation of the national air fleet is an absolute necessity.

Twenty reasons why Iran does not trust the US

A former Iranian nuclear negotiator says that the United States is the number-one threat to Iran’s national security, setting out 20 reasons why Tehran cannot trust Washington.

When diplomacy serves the cause of development (PART TWO)

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that Iran has pursued the logical and reasonable way of mutual understanding in nuclear talks and that a settlement seems to be within reach.

Parliamentary act won’t have an impact on talks: Tehran MP

Ali Motahari says that some provisions of the general outlines bill need modifications.

Good nuclear deal more important than meeting deadline: Zarif

Reaching a good and appropriate agreement is more important than signing it a few days sooner or later, Zarif told reporters in Luxemburg on Monday.

Iranian people are nice and hospitable: US coach

My first impression is that everyone here has been incredibly hospitable. Everyone has been very nice, US volleyball coach John Speraw said.

Parliamentary motion does not tie government’s tactical hands

An Iranian MP says the parliamentary motion on nuclear talks does not tie the hands of government and the country’s nuclear negotiating team in adopting tactics.

Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks at sensitive stage: Rouhani

The president said that nuclear talks have always been based on the guidelines of the Leader and the criteria set by the Supreme National Security Council and the Constitution.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran’s power: Navy chief

Sayyari said on Sunday that the Iranian naval forces are strongly present in the Middle East region and in high seas.

New Movie Mocks Anti-Iran Films

Several other infamous individuals including Netanyahu, Ariel Sharon and Osama bin Laden are also depicted in the film.

Iran parliament approves general outlines of nuclear bill

Under a parliamentary motion on the nuclear case, the IAEA can only run conventional checks of [Iran’s] nuclear sites within the framework of the Safeguards Agreement.

Ahrar al-Najran Movement calls for independence from Saudi Arabia

Aggression against Yemen and the massacre of defenseless people there by the Saudi regime are one of the reasons why Najran seeks independence.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran censures US double standards on terrorism

Afkham described the content of the US report as repetitive and said a politically-motivated stance on terrorism further complicates the issue.

Shanghai filmfest awards ‘13’ by Iran’s Houman Seyyedi

Seyyedi’s drama received the Best Cinematography and Best Film awards of the prestigious event’s Asian New Talent category.

The imperative of a comprehensive strategy to fight violent extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif describes violent extremism as "probably the most critical challenge" menacing the Middle East and the entire world.

When diplomacy serves the cause of development (PART ONE)

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Iran can reach development by standing on its own two feet, but that does not mean it should sever ties with the rest of the world.