Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Rouhani advances banking issues in European meetings
Restrictions in Irans banking and financial transactions have been a major issue to advance for President Rouhani in his New York meetings with European countries.
Iran, P5+1 hold 5th joint commission in New York
Iran and the 5+1 held their fifth joint commission in deputy foreign ministerial level Wednesday noon local time in the US city where the 71st United Nations General Assembly meeting is underway.
UN chief calls for Irans help to end regional crises
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during his meeting on Wednesday with President Hassan Rouhani called for Irans help to end the ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen.
Commander says IRGC navys parade sign of Irans rising sea-based power
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said his forces military parade in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Wednesday signified an increase in the countrys sea-based defensive and offensive power.
Kuwait eying growing ties with Iran
Prime Minister of Kuwait, during his speech in the UN General Assembly here on Wednesday voiced interest in development of relations between the Persian Gulf state and Iran.
Iran to continue support for Iraq against ISIL President Hassan Rouhani has met with Iraqi prime minister on the sidelines of UNGA in New York to ensure him of Irans continued support for the country in fight against ISIL.
Iranian President urges UN to fulfill duty on Yemen
Irans president expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Yemen, calling on the UN to fulfill its historic duties as a Saudi-led coalition continues bombing civilians in the Arabian Peninsula country.
Zarif, Kerry to meet in New York today
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his US counterpart John Kerry will meet in here later on Thursday.