Iranian FM: Upcoming meetings just beginning of interactions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that his upcoming meetings with the representatives of the world powers, including his…
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Iran takes over control of Bushehr plant
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran takes over 1st unit of Bushehr nuclear power plant from Russia…
UNAIDS reports a 52% reduction in new HIV infections among children
Tehran, Sept 23, IRNA — As world leaders prepare to meet at the United Nations General Assembly to review progress towards the…
Source: New atmosphere dominating Iran-powers talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- The atmosphere reigning over the talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus…
Indian leader advocates “One-to-One” meeting between Iran and US
New Delhi, Sept 23, IRNA – Welcoming Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani’s forthcoming visit to NY, an Indian leader Monday advocated “One-to-One” meeting…
Iran pursues international peace, stability: Defense minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says Tehran supports global peace, stability, security and tranquility and has never pursued tension anywhere…
Rouhani to introduce Iranians’ peace-loving nature to world
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says he intends to introduce to the world the “real face” of the Iranians as a peace-loving nation…
DM voices Iran’s readiness for talks without preconditions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Tehran is ready to launch talks with different countries without any…
Iran Today: Rouhani’s engagement of the West begins at the United Nations
SUMMARY: The Rouhani Government begins its “engagement” of the West at the United Nations on Monday, with a morning meeting between Foreign Minister…
Rouhani voices Iran’s opposition to WMDs
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the peaceful nature of the country’s nuclear program, and said Tehran doesn’t seek to produce…
Supreme Leader wishes success for Iran’s President during UN General Assembly mission
TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday, and wished success…
Iran’s Zarif to hold talks with EU’s Ashton, UK’s Hague in New York
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to hold talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton and British Foreign Secretary…
Syria talks without Iran’s presence unrealistic: Gul
Turkish President Abdullah Gul says it would be “unrealistic” to hold any discussion about the ongoing crisis in Syria without the presence…
Syria to cast shadow over U.N. meeting amid Iran hopes
(Reuters) – A slew of international crises will take center stage this week as the U.N. General Assembly gathers in New York…
President Rouhani meets Leader ahead of UN trip
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei ahead of his…
Netanyahu is said to view Iran deal as a possible trap
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, stepping up his effort to blunt a diplomatic offensive by Iran, plans to warn the United…
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani takes diplomatic tone at military event
TEHRAN — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani chose an unlikely setting on Sunday to underscore his government’s new opening to the West —…
President Rouhani set to leave for New York to attend UN General Assembly
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is due to leave the Iranian capital for New York City to attend the 68th Session of the…
Why Obama should meet Iran’s president
The flight from Tehran to New York is long, but if hopes were jet engines Iran’s new President, Hassan Rouhani, would be…
Turkey does not want war in Syria, says President Gül
Turkey has never aspired to a military resolution to end the devastating civil war in neighboring Syria, yet it certainly desires a…
Zarif, Ashton to meet in New York tomorrow
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton are slated to meet in New York…
Hardliners hold back as Iran waits for Rouhani and Obama to make history
Iranian hardliners appear to have given their tacit support to president Hassan Rouhani as the moderate cleric prepares to travel to New York on…
Iran’s elite military warns of dangers of dealing with U.S
(Reuters) – Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard has warned of the dangers of dealing with U.S. officials, ahead of expected diplomatic contacts, underlining…
Iran’s Zarif to meet former EU foreign policy chief
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to hold talks with former European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana. Zarif, who…
Is U.S.-Iranian deal doable?
(CNN) — If you want to know the prime reason President Barack Obama didn’t want to bomb Syria and why the Syrian deal…
Iran, Lebanon presidents to meet in New York City
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will hold talks with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Suleiman during his visit to the US. The meeting will…
Iranian Jewish MP waits for US visa to go to New York
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Representative of the Jewish minority at the Iranian Parliament Siamak Morreh Sedq confirmed that he plans to accompany President Hassan…
Governments to agree increased focus on people with disabilities in development strategies
Geneva, Sept 21, IRNA — The World Health Organization welcomes the upcoming agreement at a High-Level Meeting at the United Nations General…
Ex-Canadian envoy calls Rouhani ‘Remarkable man’
TEHRAN (ISNA)- A diplomatic breakthrough between the West and Iran could be in sight, said former Canadian ambassador to Iran Ken Taylor.…
Iran’s new president has a fan club in U.S. intelligence vets
Iran’s new president, Hasan Rouhani, is on a charm offensive in advance of his visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly next week.…
Rouhani scheduled to deliver speech in UN annual meeting
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani would leave for New York on Sunday to join the 68th UN General Assembly meeting and…
Indonesia optimistic about future of nuclear talks with Iran
Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty M. Natalegawa has expressed optimism over the outcome of the future talks between Iran and six major world…
Indonesia stresses peaceful settlement of Syrian crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Indonesian Foreign Minister Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa opposed any form of military intervention in Syria, and stressed that the…
Organization of Islamic Cooperation slams Israeli assault on al-Aqsa Mosque
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the recent Israeli assault on the the al-Aqsa Mosque in East al-Quds (Jerusalem). OIC…
Rouhani, UN’s chief to meet in New York on Monday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon are due to meet in New York in coming days, sources…
Rouhani to address UN General Assembly next week
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to address the 68th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next…
Hassan Rouhani sets out his vision for a new and free Iran
Outline of nuclear deal begins to emerge before UN debut as president says people should ‘be completely free in private life’ President Hassan…
French president, Rouhani to meet at UN General Assembly
Paris has announced that French President Francois Hollande will meet and hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines…
Iran FM, EU foreign policy chief to meet in New York
Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Catherin Ashton are scheduled to meet on the sidelines…