Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Astana talks on Syria to proceed despite disagreements: Iranian Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated Tehrans policy on the need for peaceful resolution of the protracted war in Syria and said the Astana peace talks will proceed despite some differences of opinion among negotiating parties.
2nd presidential group debate to be held on Friday
The second live debate of presidentioal election candidates focusing on political and cultural issues is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 5, Head of Electoral Campaign Supervision Committee said.
US lacks courage to attack Iran: IRGC general
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy commander said Irans military capabilities have grown so enormously that the US would not dare to take action against the country.
Iran soldier missing after attack pronounced dead
An Iranian soldier, who had gonemissing since a terrorist attack on border guards in theSistan-and-Baluchestan Province last week, has lost his life, an official says.
Trump administration holds talks with Iran over US prisoners
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says representatives of the new US administration have raised the issue of a couple of Iranian-American prisoners held in Irans prisons on the sidelines of a recent meeting with the Iranian side in Vienna.