Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran, 5+1 ministerial meeting due June 20
Russian deputy FM Sergey Rybakov has announced Iran and 5+1 nuclear talks at the ministerial level will be held on June 20.
Iranian president Rouhani attends press conference
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is attending a press conferenceon the eve of the second anniversary of the election in which he won a popular mandate as president of the Islamic Republic.
Iran does not confirm news about change in venue of nuclear talks
A source close to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team on Saturday did not confirm news about the possibility of a change in the venue of nuclear talks between Tehran and the six world powers known as the P5+1.
Spying fears prompt smartphone ban for Iran officials
Iranian officials with access to classified information will be forbidden from using smartphones in connection with their work because of fears of espionage, a security official said Saturday.
Iran brings home body of top general killed in Syria
Iran is bringing home the body of a top-ranking military officer killed in April in southern Syria, Iranian news agencies reported, at least the second senior Iranian to die there this year while supporting Damascus in the war.
Iran oil minister urges strident tone with US
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says he has told Iranian negotiators to press the Americans on removing ban on business by US companies in Iran.
Iran, P5+1 can still finalize nuclear deal by June 30- US State Department
The US government continues to believe that finalizing a nuclear agreement with Iran by the June 30, 2015 deadline is feasible, despite reports that negotiations have stalled, US Department of State spokesperson Jeff Rathke told reporters on Friday.
Iran seriously expanding Russia trade ties
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Iran seriously plans to forge long-term economic relations with Russia which, like the Islamic Republic, is under Western sanctions.