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Iran’s UN envoy calls for serious approach to extremism

Gholamali Khoshroo said extremist and terrorist groups will continue to pose the gravest threat to the world unless they are fully dismantled.

Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official

Hamid Baidinejad said some progress has been made in the talks, but there are still differences over sanctions and nuclear research and development.

Iran defeat Palestine in AFC uuder-23 championship qualifiers

Iran’s victory places it atop the Group C table on six points, two clear of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.

Zarif tells Erdogan to act responsibly after strategic missteps

Iran stands ready to cooperate with all regional nations to facilitate dialogue among different Yemeni factions to restore security to Yemen, Zarif said.

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

The international community should condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws, one MP said.

Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne

Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.

Exceptional chance for Iran nuclear issue: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that under a fatwa issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.

Iran beat Chile in football friendly

Iran defeat Chile 2-0 in a friendly game as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifications.

FM: Iran sorry about Yemen but to continue with nuclear talks

Zarif said Iran has always stressed that the issue of Yemen should be settled through dialogue among Yemeni groups.

Yemen will be Saudi Arabia’s quagmire: Iranian MP

Undoubtedly, the Saudis launched the attacks on Yemen in coordination with America, Haghighatpour said.

Iran’s Zarif urges immediate end to Saudi attacks on Yemen

Zarif said military operations constitute a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and will only lead to further bloodshed.

Iran slams Saudi-led attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry described the aggression as a dangerous move in violation of international responsibilities for respecting the sovereignty of countries.

Rouhani urges all Iranians to work for realization of New Year motto

President Rouhani has called on everyone to redouble their efforts to actualize harmony and unanimity between people and the government.

Iran offers condolences over German jet crash in French Alps

President Rouhani and the Foreign Ministry have offered condolences to the German government and families who lost loved ones in the deadly crash.

2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification: Iran 5 – 0 Nepal

Iran has secured a 5-0 victory against Nepal in Group C of the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers; On Friday, Iran will take on Palestine.

Signing Additional Protocol is optional: Iranian nuclear official

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization says signing the NPT’s Additional Protocol is optional for nations.

White House officials say Israel spied on Iran talks to sink nuclear deal

Israel was spying on Iran-P5+1 talks by eavesdropping and getting information from confidential US briefings, informants and diplomatic contacts in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Asia oil buyers set to enhance Iran imports

If sanctions are removed, there’s a big chance that demand for Iranian oil will recover in Asian nations like South Korea, China and Japan, according to analysts.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Lebanese Speaker says Takfiri terrorism is a plot to overshadow Palestine

At a meeting with the Iranian culture minister, the Lebanese parliament speaker said ISIL has been created to marginalize the question of Palestine.

No time should be wasted in Iran talks: China

China says it pursues an “objective and unbiased” approach to the Iranian nuclear issue and plays a constructive role in advancing the negotiations.

Per capita consumption of milk is low in Iran

During the years an Iranian child becomes a teenager, milk consumption falls by 75 percent while consumption of food with high content of sugar increases 300 percent.

Italian researcher: Iran is a safe, growing country

Tiziana Ciavardini, an Italian researcher, says that the West has fuelled Iranophobia to stop Iran growing.

West must reach consensus over Iran N-talks: Araghchi

An Iranian nuclear negotiator says what is needed is a balanced deal that recognizes Iran’s nuclear program and lifts sanctions in exchange for confidence-building measures.

VP: World has learned about Iran’s logical position

Iran’s first vice-president has said that Iran, which is a regional heavyweight, can help restore stability in the region.