Iran DailyPresident welcomes EU new approach, urges constructive ties
President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday the Iranian government is keen on constructive relations with the European Union.
Iran, Pakistan discuss abducted border guards
Iranian and Pakistani officials met on Sunday to discuss the issues related to the freedom of the five Iranian border guards abducted near the border with Pakistan.]
Iran to unveil new submarine
Iran will unveil a new indigenous semi-heavy submarine, Fateh (Conqueror), in the near future, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said.
Maliki: Saudi Arabia, Qatar supporting militants
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are supporting militant groups in Iraq and have effectively declared war on the country, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said as nationwide violence left scores people dead Sunday.
Israelis refuse to join army over war crimes
A group of Israeli teenagers have informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they will refuse to serve in the military because of its role in the occupation of Palestinian land.
Putin: Pro-Russia authorities in Crimea legitimate
The government of Crimea, which wants to hold a referendum on breaking away from Ukraine and joining Russia, is a legitimate force, President Vladimir Putin told Western leaders, the Kremlin said Sunday.
Venezuelan president to visit
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he plans to pay an official visit to Iran next month, stating that Venezuelas relations with the Islamic Republic will be maintained forever.
German MP against Iran sanctions
Visiting head of German Parliaments Foreign Affairs Committee, Norbert Rottgen, on Sunday called for easing anti-Iran sanctions.
IRGC fully prepared to foil soft threats
A high-ranking military figure said the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is fully prepared to counter the soft threats posed by the enemies.
Mann: Comprehensive agreement possible
Spokesman for EUs foreign policy chief, Michael Mann has said a comprehensive agreement between Iran and the P5+1 is possible.
Minister: MKO terrorists must stand trial in Iran
Justice Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi has said members of the terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) should be handed over to Iran to be put on trial for their crimes against the Iranian nation.
Tehran Times
Iran seeks new ties with EU based on common interests
The Iranian government is determined to interact constructively with the entire world, including the European Union, based on common interests and mutual respect, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in Tehran on Sunday.
Lebanon has right to resistance against Israeli agression, FM says
Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Gebran Bassil affirmed Lebanons right to a resistance against Israeli aggression and occupation, the Daily Star reported Sunday.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar openly funding carnage in Anbar: Maliki
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki accused Saudi Arabia and Qatar of openly funding the insurgents his troops are battling in western Anbar province, in his strongest such
statement since fighting started there early this year.
Israeli teens pledge not to serve in army in protest over occupation
Some 50 of Israeli teenagers informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they will refuse to serve in the military because of its role in the occupation of Palestinian land in a letter on Saturday.
Russian forces tighten grip on Crimea despite U.S. warning
Russian forces tightened their grip on Crimea on Sunday despite a U.S. warning to Moscow that annexing the southern Ukrainian region would close the door to diplomacy in a tense East-West standoff.
Maaloula nuns released: Lebanese security chief
Thirteen nuns who were kidnapped last year from the historic town of Maaloula in Syria were released on Sunday, Lebanon's general security chief said.
Ashton says Iran and world powers should try to clinch final nuclear deal
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Sunday that Iran and the world powers should aim to try to succeed in clinching a comprehensive
nuclear deal, though it would be difficult and challenging.
Iran plans to build modern hospital in Oman
Iran plans to establish the most modern hospital in the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) region in Oman, Iranian Ambassador to Muscat Ali Akbar Sibeveih has said.
German parliament seeking easing of sanctions against Iran: MP
German parliament is seeking an easing of sanctions against Iran, a member of the Bundestags committee on foreign affairs said on Sunday.
A group of MKO terrorists transferred to Italy
Seven members of the terrorist Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), based in Camp Hurriya in Iraq, have been transferred to Italy, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry.
