‘Arab states attending on nuclear talks; irrelevant staff’
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The head of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said Arab states’ attending on nuclear…
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IAEA to discuss new package of measures to verify Iran’s nuclear program
Experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and representatives of Iran sit down at the negotiating table at the UN Office…
Sepahan in tough Asian Champions League draw
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan football team has been drawn in a tough group at the 2014 AFC Champions League.…
Terrorist group ISIS abducts two Spanish journalists in Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A radical group linked to al-Qaeda kidnapped two Spanish journalists reporting in Syria in September and is…
Doc satirizing relationships between Chavez, Ahmadinejad and Bush
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – “The Alphabet of Politics”, a controversial documentary satirizing relationships between former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, former Iranian…
Draft of Chabahar trilateral transit agreement ready: Afghan envoy
New Delhi, Dec 10, IRNA — The draft of Chabahar trilateral transit agreement involving India, Iran and Afghanistan is ready and is…
India considers importing more Iranian crude
NEW DELHI—India is exploring the possibility of increasing crude-oil imports from Iran, following a recent deal between Tehran and world powers that…
Envoy submits DM’s message to Azeri counterpart
Baku, Dec 11, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baku Mohsen Pakayeen in a meeting with Azeri Defense Minister Zaker Hassanov, conveyed Iran’s…
Iran, Egypt urge political solution to Syria crisis
Iran and Egypt have emphasized the significance of resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria through political approaches. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for…
Iran to send explorer into space soon
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Head of the Aerospace Industries Organization of Iran’s Defense Ministry Seyyed Mehdi Farahi said the country plans to launch Kavoshgar…
Lavrov in Tehran for talks on Syria, nuclear deal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Tehran for talks that would focus on bilateral ties, Iran’s nuclear deal and the…
Culture minister warns against enemy’s cultural onslaught
Tehran, Dec 11, IRNA – Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Ali Jannati called for vigilance against the enemy’s cultural onslaught. Jannati pointed…
Iran, Sextet expert-level talks to continue on Wednesday
An Iranian diplomat says the expert-level talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany…
Kerry: Patience needed for ‘delicate’ Iran talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says Congress must hold off on imposing new sanctions against Iran or risk endangering…
Iran: Guards chief criticizes foreign minister
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The head of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard has rejected comments by the country’s foreign minister about the U.S.…
Iran seeks to improve ties with Persian Gulf states: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran expects friendly countries to support the legitimate right of nations to use modern technologies, voicing Tehran’s…
Heads of three branches discuss economic problems
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that economic problems and the ways to remove them were the…
Iran Leader urges action against cultural onslaught
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for wise action against cultural onslaught, warning that imported video games…
Vice-President departs for South Africa to attend Mandela funeral procession
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA — Vice-President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Shariatmadari left Tehran for South Africa to participate in the funeral procession…
Iran rejects Israeli president’s offer to meet Rouhani
Iran on Tuesday dismissed an offer from Israel’s president to meet his Iranian counterpart as a “propaganda ploy”, and reaffirmed its opposition to the…
Zarif signs Mandela’s book of condolence
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s FM has attended South African embassy in Tehran, signs Nelson Mandela’s book of condolence. Mehr News…
Netanyahu outlines Israeli demands for final nuclear agreement with Iran
JERUSALEM, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined on Monday Israel’s demands for a final agreement between Iran and world…
UN urges Iraq to find seven missing Iranian exiles
A group of UN independent experts are calling on the Iraqi authorities to reveal the fate and location of seven residents of…
Iran charge d’affair to set off to UK
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s non-residing charge d’affair has said he will travel to Britain at the end of the next…
Interior Minister: Syria’s victory over Takfiri thought inevitable
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Interior Minister Major General Mohammad al-Shaar said the efforts of the internal security forces, side by side with the…
UNESCO official offers condolences over Motamednejad demise
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA – Secretary General of National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) extended condolences Tuesday…
18 Parliamentarians call Rouhani for reassessment of Zarif’s ministry
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Some Parliamentarians in Iran have called Rouhani to reassess Zarif’s membership in the cabinet. Mehr News Parliamentary…
Russia supports Iran’s participation in int’l Geneva II conference on Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Russian Foreign Ministry underlined that Iran should be among the participants in the forthcoming International Geneva II Peace Conference…
Iran would not recognize Israel
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s FM spokeswoman has said no significant change has been wrought in Islamic Republic of Iran’s official…
West should prove its reliability, defense minister
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said here Tuesday that today is time for the western…
Chemical watchdog sees late Jan start for Syria chemical arms destruction
TEHRAN (FNA)- The head of the world chemical weapons watchdog said on Tuesday the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons could begin in…
FM spokeswoman urges West to talk to Iran considering its present situation
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA – In order to talk to Iran and reach a mutual understanding, West must consider Iran’s present situation,…
IRGC clashes with bandits in southeastern Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three armed bandits were killed and the same number wounded and arrested in a surprise raid by the Islamic…
Iran demands lifting oppressive sanctions
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said Tuesday that the sanctions against Iran are ” oppressive” and should…
Russian officials banned using iPhone for spying concern
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Russian lawmakers will consider banning state officials from using foreign-made smartphones, such as iPhones, over concerns they…