Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Zarif, Ashton to meet ahead of nuclear talks: EU
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will reportedly meet with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton ahead of a new round of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group in Belgiums capital, Brussels, next week.
IRGC commander: Iran knows origin of downed Israeli spy drone
Iran knows well from which country and which base the Israeli drone that it shot down a few days ago had taken off, Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said.
Ayatollah Sistani lauds Irans support for Iraqs fight against terrorism
Iraq-based Muslim religious leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani appreciated Iran for its firm stance in support of Iraqs war on Takfiri terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Irans army to hold drone drills
Irans Army ground forces are scheduled to stage special exercises involving military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the near future, a high-ranking commander announced.