Tehran TimesLeader backs administrations diplomatic efforts
SupremeLeader of the Islamic RevolutionAyatollah Seyyed AliKhamenei has said that heapproves of the administrationsdiplomatic effortsmade during President HassanRouhanis recent visitto New York to attend theUN General Assembly meeting.
Western oil majors lining up to woo Tehran if sanctions lifted
The tempting taboo of Irans oiland gas riches has moved a stepnearer for Western oil companies, lining up to woo Tehran if sanctionsfinally succumb to a diplomaticthaw.
Obama throws a bone to the Zionist lobby
U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturdayclaimed that Iran is a year or more awayfrom building a nuclear weapon, accordingto U.S. intelligence assessments of Irans nuclear
capabilities.
Egypt tightens security, warnsMuslim Brotherhood
Egyptian authorities warned theIslamist Muslim Brotherhood onSaturday against staging violentprotests and tightened securityin all cities and strategic installationsafter clashes on Fridaykilled at least four people.
Tunisia rivals agree to formgovt. of independents
Tunisia's ruling Islamist partyagreed Saturday to stand downat the end of October by signinga roadmap with the oppositionfor a government of independentsto be formed within
three weeks.
RetiredLebanese colonelsentencedto death forcollaboratingwith Israel
The Military Tribunal in Lebanonhanded down a death sentence in absentia to a retired Lebanese colonelfor collaborating with Israel, ajudicial source told The Daily Star
Saturday.
Iranians react very, very negatively tolanguage of threat, Zarif tells Obama
Iranian Foreign MinisterJavad Zarif has said thatIran expects the U.S. President Barack Obama tostick to his declared intention to deal with Iran onthe basis of mutual respect.
Netanyahu isolated in hisIranophobia as the worldseeks engagement
Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu said this week thatIrans new president is a wolf in sheeps clothing, buthe himself is looking increasingly isolated on the worldstage as his allies seek to engage Iran, Reuters wrote inan article published on Friday.
There is real chance for progress in Iran nuclear talks: Russia
Russiahas said that it expectspositive results from the nextround of negotiations which is scheduledto be held between Iran andworld powers over Terhans nuclearprogram in October.
Iran to send Tadbirsat into space in two months
Iran will send thedomestically made Tadbir (Prudence)satellite into space within two months, IranSpace Agency director Hamid Fazeli announced onSaturday.
Iran unveils twonew nanomedicines
Iran has unveiledtwo new domestically-made nanomedicinesfor the treatmentof cancerous diseases and someskin-related illnesses.
Iranian MPs toattend IPU assembly
An Iranianparliamentarydelegation has left Tehran for Geneva,Switzerland, to attend the 129th sessionof the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Rouhani appoints vice president for scientific affairs
In adecree issued on Saturday, President Hassan Rouhaniappointed Sorena Sattari as vicepresident for scientific and technologicalaffairs.
Resolution of nuclear issue big step toward resumption of Iran-U.S. ties: Eyre
The U.S. State Departments Persian-speakingspokesman says the resolution of the Iranian nuclearissue will be a big step to resume diplomatic ties betweenTehran and Washington based on mutual respectand common interests.
Iran Daily
Leader supports presidents diplomatic approach
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed support for the diplomatic approach adopted by President Hassan Rouhanis administration.
Iran should isolate global Zionism
President Hassan Rohanis chief of staff said the Islamic Republic should isolate global Zionism.
Zarif: Obama used insulting language
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif once again criticized recent remarks of US President Barack Obama about the possible use of force against Iran over its nuclear program.
2 Nano-medicines unveiled
Iran unveiled two new nano-medicines, one against the multiplication of cancerous cells and the other one for curing skin blisters.
Libyan ambush kills 12 soldiers
Gunmen killed at least 12 Libyan soldiers in an attack on a checkpoint near the city of Bani Walid, a former stronghold of supporters of Muammar Gaddafi, security officials said on Saturday.
Afghanistan celebrates Cricket WC qualification
Celebrations have taken place across Afghanistan after its cricketers qualified for the first time for the World Cup, to be held in 2015.
Remittances to hit $414b
Remittances to the developing world are expected to grow by 6.3 percent this year to $414 billion and are projected to cross the half-trillion mark by 2016, according to revised estimates and forecasts issued by the World Bank.
UNHCRlauds Irans Support for Refugees
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antnio Guterres lauded Irans continuous support in providing generous protection to the remaining Afghan refugees.
Spokesman: US shutdown disrupts sanctions
The US government shutdown hampered the White Houses efforts in issuing sanctions against Iran, senior US officials said.
Intl cooperation needed to fight terrorism
Police Chief Brigadier General Esmaeil Ahmadi Moqaddam has called for international cooperation to fight terrorism.
El-Baradei: Iran-US talks, big political deal
Former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohamed ElBaradei has said that any probable Iran-US talks would be a big political deal.
Russia: Upcoming talks with P5+1 promising
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has described the upcoming round of talks between Iran and the six major world powers in Geneva as promising.
Lebanese FM: Israel irked by Irans diplomatic achievements
Lebanese caretaker Foreign and Expatriates Minister Adnan Mansour praised Irans presence at the United Nations General Assembly, and added that Tehrans victories in foreign policy exasperated the Zionist regime of Israel.
