Iran DailyForeign firms vying for Caspian drilling projects
Russian and Swedish companies have expressed readiness to carry out drilling operations for Iran in the Caspian Sea, said an official of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal possible
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a comprehensive nuclear deal between Iran and the six world powers is possible if the parties to the talks with the Islamic Republic do away with illusions.
Iran needs elites for development
President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday development of each country hinges on making the most of its scholars, scientists and artists.
Hamas, Fatah agree on ministers in new unity govt
Hamas leader Musa Abu Marzouk said the agreement was reached during last weeks discussions in the Gaza Strip.
Dozens dead in massive flooding in Bosnia, Serbia
Thousands of people crammed into boats and army trucks fled their homes in Serbia and Bosnia Sunday after record rainfall turned the Sava river into a deadly torrent and caused the worst floods in more than a century.
Nearly 2,000 Iranians to travel to Brazil for World Cup
Close to 2,000 Iranians will travel to Brazil to watch the 2014 World Cup, said head of Iran-Brazil Friendship Association.
Saudi Arabia to ban Dutch firms over insult
Saudi Arabia is considering trade sanctions against the Netherlands because of stickers printed by far-right politician Geert Wilders which display anti-Islam slogans in the colors of the Saudi flag, a Dutch Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
IAEA team due inTehran today
Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), headed by the agencys Deputy Director General for Safeguards Tero Tapio Varjoranta is to arrive in Tehran today.
Iran-Pakistan Security Committee to resume work
Iran-Pakistan Security Committee will resume its activities on border security, said a deputy interior minister.
Judicial cooperation with Iraq discussed
President Hassan Rouhani met with Iraqs Chief Justice Medhat al-Mahmoud in Tehran on Sunday.
Four parliamentary teams to visit Iran
Parliamentary delegations from four African and Asian countries are scheduled to visit Tehran, an Iranian lawmaker says.
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Zarif to West: Opportunity shouldnt be missed again like in 2005
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is possible to achieve a comprehensive agreement with world powers.
Hamas, Fatah strike a deal to form cabinet
The Palestinian rival groups of Hamas and Fatah took a major step toward forming a national unity government by hammering out a deal on new cabinet ministers.
U.S. seeks open relationship with Iran: Gingrich
Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, says the United States hopes to find a way to move forward towards a peaceful and open relationship with Iran.
Thousands across Europe hold demos against EU policies
Thousands of activists took to the streets of Germany and Spain on Saturday to protest the EUs policies as the union prepares for parliamentary elections at the end of May.
Egyptian courts convict 170 in mass trials
A pair of Egyptian courts on Sunday convicted 170 suspected supporters of toppled President Mohamed Morsi on charges over violent attacks last year, the country's latest mass trials ahead of this month's presidential election.
Saudi, UAE media supporting Libyan coup plot
The media in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have expressed tacit support for the onslaught launched by armed forces loyal to retired Libyan Brigadier General Khalifah Haftar amid the escalation of events in the city of Benghazi.
Iran will not give in to excessive demands: nuclear negotiator
A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator has said that the Islamic Republic will not give in to excessive demands during the process of talks with the major powers over Tehrans nuclear program.
Iran wants IAEA to act in non-political way: official
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran expects the international nuclear watchdog to deal with Iran in a businesslike and not in a political way.
Nuclear talks have not reached a deadlock: Leaders advisor
Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to the Supreme Leader, said on Saturday that he believes that the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers have not reached a deadlock.
Terrorist group busted in northwest Iran
Irans Intelligence Ministry issued a statement on Sunday according to which a team affiliated to the Komalah terrorist group has been busted.
