Daily look at Iran�s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
US insists dialogue with Iran on regional developments
Secretary of Iran�s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani pointed to the US repeated requests to negotiate with Iran on regional developments, calling it a sign of their failure in planning and calculations.

 
New educational year starts in Iran by President
President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday officially started the new school year in the country by ringing the bell in a high school in downtown Tehran.

 
Iran not interested in any provocation with US: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is not interested in �any provocation� whatsoever with the United States despite having nearly four decades of difficulty with the country.

 
Islamic Republic to follow Leader�s decree after JCPOA expiration
Following expiration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action in ten years, we are going to act only upon the Supreme Leader�s decree, says the secretary of Iran�s Supreme National Security Council.

 
Saudi Arabia should account for Mina tragedy: Iran
Iran�s deputy ambassador to the United Nations says Saudi Arabia has been refusing to conduct a responsible, thorough�and transparent investigation into a�deadly crush during Hajj rituals last year.

 
Both Iran, Russia focused on fight against terrorism in Syria, Zarif says
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran and Russia are both interested in eradicating terrorism from Syria as it presents a threat not only to regional states but also to countries beyond the region.

 
FM: Peace, stability a must for realizing SDGs
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday stressed that peace and stability are essential for realizing the genuine goals of sustainable development.

 

Iran begins first web-based nationwide census
Iran�s state TV is saying the country has started its first web-based national general census.


 

Iran urges strong trade ties among D-8 members
An Iranian deputy foreign minister called for efforts to boost trade and economic interaction among members of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation by supporting the private sectors and exchanging experiences.


 
Zarif: America did nothing to meet its JCPOA commitments
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said while Iran has stayed faithful to its commitments based on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the US has made no real efforts to this end.