Daily look at Iran�s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
Iran�s Rouhani says up to U.S. to improve relations with Tehran
Iran could have better relations with the United States, but it was up to Washington to change its �hostile� stance towards Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday.

 
US forces leave Iranian Navy drill zone after warning
Iranian naval forces engaged in a war game in the country�s southeastern waters shooed away a US warship and a fighter jet that had been approaching the drill zone.

 
Iran�s embassy confirms visa-free regime with Russia
The Iranian embassy in Moscow confirmed on Tuesday that an agreement between Iran and Russia, endorsed by presidents of the two countries, is going to simplify visa requirements for certain nationals from the two nations.

 
Iran�s President visits Italy: Nude statues covered
An imposing equestrian statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius dominated the room where Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met on Monday.

 
Iran signs oil deal with Russia�s Lukoil
Iran says it has signed a deal with Russia�s Lukoil over two exploration projects in the country�s southwestern oil-rich Khouzestan province.

 
Russia�s Lavrov may visit Tehran in Spring � Senior Iranian diplomat
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ibrahim Rahimpur said that Russia�s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov could possibly visit Tehran in three months.

 
Iranian President: S. Arabia owes tens of apologies to Muslims
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blasted Saudi Arabia for supporting terror groups and launching wars of aggression against the Muslim nations, and said Riyadh should apologize for what it has done.

 

Amir Abdollahian arrives in Moscow for talks on Syria
Iran�s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived here Wednesday to hold talks with Russian officials on important regional questions, issue of Syria in particular.

 


French FM says Iran must play role in region
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says the visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to France is important for both geopolitical and economic reasons.

 
South Korea president plans to visit Iran
South Korea�s President Park Geun-hye is considering a visit to Iran due to the recent lifting of international sanctions, local media reported Wednesday.