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Iran needs guarantees on Western compliance with terms of deal: MP

Mohammad Hassan Asafari said in the first phase of the agreement, the banking and oil sanctions imposed against Iran should be removed.

Iran decries Saudi military intervention in Yemen

Iran’s deputy foreign minister said that the Saudi military intervention in Yemen is a strategic mistake and won’t help solve Yemen’s problems.

Iran commemorates Islamic Republic Day

Some 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voters voted for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country 36 years ago today.

Iran Lose to Saudi Arabia in AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers

Saudi Arabia advanced to the regional Olympic qualifying tournament as the first team and Iran as one of the best second-placed teams.

Official urges FM to call off Erdogan visit unless he apologizes

Hossein Mozafar said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should act more decisively and call off Erdogan’s Tehran visit unless he apologizes for what he has said.

Supreme Leader pardons over 800 prisoners

The Supreme Leader has pardoned or commuted the prison terms of 809 convicts in a move to mark the anniversary of the formation of the Islamic Republic (April 1).

I won’t cancel my visit on the strength of protests by Iranian MPs: Erdogan

In insulting comments, the Turkish president said Iranian MPs protesting against his comments about Iran’s role in Yemen are out of their league.

Iran says no extension being considered for nuclear talks

Hamid Baidinejad said that the issue of continuing the talks beyond the March 31 deadline has not been raised and that finding solutions to the remaining issues is of “importance to all.”

Iran rejects arms dispatch accusations

Afkham denounced allegations about Iran sending weapons to Yemen as “complete fabrications” and “sheer lies”.

Iran, US end deputy-level talks in Lausanne

The Russian foreign minister has called on all parties to the nuclear talks to be ready for compromise following a plenary session of Iran-P5+1 foreign ministers.

US has no option but to continue negotiations: Leader’s adviser

Ali Akbar Velayati said Iran has always remained committed to Islamic and political ethics, but the US has stuck to hypocrisy and plots.

Iran, P5+1 hold plenary nuclear meeting in Lausanne

Russia says does not want any possible agreement to be in violation of the UN Security Council mechanisms.

Deputy FM urges Red Crescent to help war-stricken Yemenis

Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said the solution to the problems of Yemen does not go through foreign intervention or military aggression.

Rafsanjani cancels Saudi visit

Rafsanjani, who is known to have had very good relations with senior Saudi officials when he was Iran's president, has voiced deep concern over the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Iran protests Turkish president’s ‘improper’ remarks

Iran has summoned Turkey's charge d’affaires to hear Tehran's protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “improper” remarks regarding the Islamic Republic.

Waste no time; we must protect the environment from trash

An Iranian environment lover who hasn’t produced garbage for six decades says people can do their share to protect the environment through household waste management.

Rouhani: Country’s economy back on fast recovery track

President Rouhani said taking advantage of new technologies, absorbing investment and making use of experts are among top priorities of free trade zones.

Yemen invasion, a strategic mistake: Senior diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi called for an immediate end to the air strikes, stressing the need for dialogue among different Yemeni groups.

Zarif, Kerry open fifth day of nuclear talks in Lausanne

Following his meeting with Kerry, Zarif is scheduled to sit down with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in the Swiss city.

Good wives, working moms, top managers are no quitters

Arman-e Emrooz daily examines women's representation in management positions and their family roles as mothers and wives.

Saudi offensive against Yemen is a strategic mistake: Iranian diplomat

Amir-Abdollahian advised the new Saudi leadership to deal with the developments in Yemen with “respect and peace.”

P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says

President Rouhani says Iran has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on P5+1 to reciprocate.

Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved

The ministers won’t get involved in details; we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival, Salehi said.

Mahak Charity among world’s top 10 NGOs

Mahak Charity, which builds on philanthropic activities and public donations to save children lives, was the world’s tenth top NGO in 2013.

It takes a woman to shatter the glass ceiling

The translator of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by the CEO of Facebook says the book has useful pieces of advice for both men and women.