Tehran TimesTehran, 5+1 should focus on cooperation: Iran nuclear chief
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Fereydoun Abbasi has emphasized that the scheduled talks between Tehran and the major powers (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany) should focus on cooperation.
Iraq embraces Iranian oil, gas lines
The Iraqi government said it gave consent to a preliminary agreement to build oil and natural gas pipelines from Iran to Syria.
IRGC to stage military exercise in southeastern Iran
A three-day exercise of ground troops of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, entitled the Great Prophet 8, will begin on February 23 in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman, IRGC Ground Forces Commander Mohammad Pakpour announced in a news conference on Wednesday.
Iran wins Greco-Roman silver at Wrestling World Cup
Iran had to settle for a silver in the Greco-RomanWrestling World Cup 2013, which was held, in Tehran, after losing to powerhouse Russia in the final.
Greece hit by general strike against austerity
Tens of thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators took to the streets ofAthenson Wednesday as unions staged a general strike to protest government spending cuts and tax hikes, which some predict will push unemployment to an alarming 30 percent.
West will be biggest loser if talks with Iran fail
Political analyst Sadallah Zarei says that if the upcoming talks between Iran and the 5+1 group (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany) fail, it will only harm the interests of Western governments and Iran will be less affected.
Mortars hit Damascus stadium, kill soccer player
Two mortars exploded next to asoccer stadiumin centralDamascusWednesday, killing one player and injuring several, Syria's state-run news agency said.
Demo held at Pakistani embassy in Tehran over Shia killings
Hundreds of Afghan and Pakistani students studying in Iran gathered in front of the Pakistani embassy in Tehran on Wednesday condemning the killing of Shias in Pakistan.
Bans remarks about Iran distorted
A UN spokesman has denied recent Western media reports about the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accusing Iran of using international talks as a cover to build a nuclear bomb.
Dialogue with U.S. cannot resolve all disputes, Irans UN ambassador says
Dispute over certain issues can be resolved through direct talks between Iran and the United States, but it is not a correct assumption that such negotiations can resolve all the disputes, according to the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations.
Qalibaf holds talks with MPs on presidential election
Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the June 14 presidential election, met with 50 MPs on Tuesday to exchange views about the election, according to MP Mehrdad Lahouti.
Larijani to visit India to expand Tehran-New Delhi ties
Iranian Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani is scheduled to pay an official visit to India to explore new avenues for the expansion of bilateral ties, particularly in the area of parliamentary cooperation.
Iran economy far from collapse as sanctions tighten: analysis
In an analysis published on Wednesday, Reuters said that Irans economy is far from collapse a year after U.S. sanctions largely froze Iran out of the global banking system.
Tehran-Quito relations at highest level: Iranian FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says diplomatic relations between Iran and Ecuador are at their highest level ever.
UN peace missions must not be excuses for military intervention
A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic stresses that UN peacekeeping operations should not be used as an excuse for military interventions in other countries.
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Iran Warns of Dangers To Eurasia Security
A senior Foreign Ministry official said the presence of extra-regional forces in Eurasia is a major source of concern that could be detrimental to the security of the region.
Cooperation Deal Inked With UNEP
Iran and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost their cooperation in environmental fields.
Sovereignty of 3 Persian Gulf Isles Non-Negotiable
Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission emphasized that the Islamic Republics sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Mousa is non-negotiable.
Greece Hit by General Strike Against Austerity
Tens of thousands of anti-austerity demonstrators took to the streets of Athens on Wednesday as unions staged a general strike to protest government spending cuts and tax hikes, which some predict will push unemployment to an alarming 30 percent.
Iran Warns of Dangers To Eurasia Security
A senior Foreign Ministry official said the presence of extra-regional forces in Eurasia is a major source of concern that could be detrimental to the security of the region.
Currency Latest Global Threat
The world economy faces a new threat. Instead of a banking collapse or too much debt, fears are growing that countries are using their currencies as an economic weapon.
US Drones Killed More Afghan Civilians in 2012
The number of US drone strikes in Afghanistan rose sharply last year compared with 2011, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The increase was a sign that unmanned aircraft are taking a greater role as Americans try to streamline the fight against insurgents while preparing to withdraw combat forces in less than two years.
UN Spokesman Rejects Report on Bans Iran Remarks
UN spokesman Martin Nesirky on Tuesday denied a press report that Secretary General Ban Ki-moon had accused Iran of using talks with the P5+1 as cover to build a nuclear bomb.
Iran, Egypt Can Resolve Syria Crisis
A top parliamentary official said the Islamic Republic and Egypt can help resolve the crisis in Syria through close cooperation.
IRGC to Hold Major Military Drill
Islamic Revolutions Guards Corps (IRGC) plans to hold the Great Prophet 8 military drill in eastern Iran, a senior commander said.
Zio-US Pharmaceutical Terrorism on Iran
The policies Iran is pursuing are unacceptable, and until Irans leadership agrees to abandon this dangerous course, we will continue to use tough and innovative means to impose severe economic and financial consequences on Irans leadership, said US Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner.
UN Peacekeeping MissionsShould Bar Military Interventions
A senior Iranian official said the Islamic Republic stresses that UN peacekeeping operations should not be used as an excuse for military interventions in other countries.
Ecuador Ties at Highest Level
Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said diplomatic relations between Iran and Ecuador are at their highest level ever.
