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Iran to react positively if West takes realistic stance: Iranian diplomat

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:15:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic will give a positive response to the West if they adopt a realistic stance towards Iran’s nuclear energy program.

No decrease in the Iranian crude exports: Oil minister

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:00 +3:30

Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi has dismissed some recent reports which claim that the Islamic Republic’s oil exports have decreased by 6 percent.

Iran non-oil exports exceeded $45bn last year: Deputy Minister

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:00 +3:30

The Iranian Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Vajihollah Jafari says Iran's non-oil exports has exceeded USD 45 billion in the past Iranian year (started March 20, 2011).

Iran-IAEA talks very constructive: Iran envoy Soltanieh

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:17:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh has hailed the atmosphere of the ongoing negotiations between Tehran and the nuclear body as “very constructive.”

South Korea, Japan ask EU to extend oil insurance on imports of Iranian oil

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:17:00 +3:30

The South Korean Economy Ministry says Seoul and Tokyo have asked the European Union to extend insurance contracts on tankers carrying Iranian crude after the bloc’s oil embargo comes into effect on July 1.

Iran, Iraq to hold new round of oil talks

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:16:00 +3:30

Iran and Iraq are set to hold a new round of talks focusing on the development of a joint oilfield as well as the establishment of a joint oil company, a report says.

Iran presidential election to be held electronically: GC spokesman

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:00 +3:30

Spokesman of Iran's Guardian Council Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei announced that the next Iranian presidential election slated for June 2013 will be held electronically.

IAEA in positive spirit for talks with Iran: Herman Nackaerts

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:09:00 +3:30

The International Atomic Energy Agency deputy director general says the IAEA will adopt a constructive approach in talks with Iran to settle the Western standoff over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Indictment issued in Iran against Reuters over Ninja report

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:09:00 +3:30

An indictment has been issued in Iran against Reuters for a February report by the London-based news agency that described Iranian female martial artists as assassins.

Popular revolutions in Mideast, North Africa isolate Israel: Larijani

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:12:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says the recent regional developments and the popular revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa have isolated the Israeli regime.

Iran to launch indigenous Fajr satellite in June

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:49:00 +3:30

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the Islamic Republic will soon launch its indigenous Fajr (Dawn) satellite in yet another technological step forward in the space industry.

West anti-Iran propaganda campaign far from truth: Iran MP

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:34:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the propaganda campaign that the West has launched against the Islamic Republic is a long way off from the realities on the ground in Iran.

Rocard’s visit attempt to improve Tehran-Paris ties: Iran MP

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:34:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says former French socialist Prime Minister Michel Rocard’s unofficial visit to Iran indicates that the new French government is distancing itself from Nicolas Sarkozy’s policies.

Ashton hopeful about Iran-5+1 nuclear talks in Baghdad

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:29:00 +3:30

As Iran and 5+1 group’s nuclear negotiations in Baghdad is ahead, Catherine Ashton, the European Union (EU) foreign affairs chief is hopeful about winning through in upcoming talks.

P5+1 should work to remove sanctions on Iran: Official

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:42:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian official says the P5+1 should work to bring about the removal of the sanctions on Iran as a ‘first step’ in its next round of negotiations with the Islamic Republic.

‘Iraq capable of providing security of Iran-P5+1 meeting’

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:34:00 +3:30

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania Affairs Abbas Araghchi says Tehran completely trusts Iraq to provide security in the upcoming talks between Iran and the P5+1.

Western people not willing to pay for supporting Israel: Jalili

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:34:00 +3:30

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says American and European people are no longer willing to pay the price of their governments’ support for Israel.

Iran FM hopes for better ties with France under Hollande

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:33:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has expressed hope that the election of Francois Hollande will lead to the expansion of Tehran-Paris relations.

Iran to continue uranium enrichment activities: Iranian IAEA envoy

Sat, 12 May 2012 12:59:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh says the Islamic Republic will never stop its uranium enrichment activities and will vigorously pursue its nuclear energy program.

High quality of Iran oil renders West sanction ineffective: Iranian Minister

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:02:00 +3:30

Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says the high quality of Iranian crude has rendered ineffective the Western sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s oil sector.

The 8th Majlis indebts its power to the Speaker

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:02:00 +3:30

The head of economy commission of Iran's Majlis (parliament) said that the 8th Islamic Republic of Iran's parliament indebts its power to the management adopted by the Speaker Ali Larijani.

Iran oil import is India’s decision to make: Jaipal Reddy

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:01:00 +3:30

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy says New Delhi will never give up its sovereign right to importing Iran's crude oil under foreign pressure.

Persian Gulf’s name cannot be erased from history: MP

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:01:00 +3:30

Chairman of Iran Majlis Cultural Committee says the name of the Persian Gulf cannot be erased from the history of the world and that any effort in this regard will only discredit the enemies of Iran.

Iran only country to stand up to US, Israel: Velayati

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:20:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is the only country which has firmly stood against the most powerful of global bullies, namely the United States and Israel.

Turkey ups oil imports from Iran in March

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:18:00 +3:30

Turkey has sharply increased its crude oil imports from Iran, dismissing the US-led oil embargo on the Islamic Republic, data shows.

Iraq FM hopes for positive results in Iran-P5+1 talks in Baghdad

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:17:00 +3:30

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has expressed hope that the upcoming talks between Iran and the six major world powers in the Iraqi city of Baghdad would yield positive results.

Majlis speaker calls on UN to support stability in Iraq

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:11:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has reaffirmed Tehran’s resolve to help promote stability in Iraq and called on the United Nations to prevent outside powers from undermining Iraq’s national security.

Hollande should reconsider France stance on Iran, ME: Lawmaker

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:10:00 +3:30

A top Iranian lawmaker has called on France’s president-elect to “learn lessons” form the mistakes of the outgoing French president and reconsider the country’s policies towards Iran and the Middle East.

Iran condoles with IAEA inspector’s family

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:10:00 +3:30

The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has offered the Iranian government and people’s condolences to the family of the South Korean IAEA inspector, who died in a car accident in west-central Iran, Press TV reports.

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Egypt for NAM ministerial meeting

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:50:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has arrived in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm al-Sheikh to attend a ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Larijani the most favorite lawmaker: Bahonar

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:42:00 +3:30

Vice-speaker of Iran's Majlis (parliament) Mohammad-Reza Bahonar said Ali Larijani, the Speaker of Majlis is the most favorite lawmaker and due to this, he is heading both the parliament and the Principalist parliamentary group.

Iran sanctions to make thousands unemployed: Diplomat

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:10:00 +3:30

Iran's interim charge d'affaires in Vienna Nasser Keikhaei says the West’s sanctions against Tehran will lead to the unemployment of thousands of people in Europe.

Iran hopes for better relations with France under new president

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:08:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has expressed hope that the change in the French government would lead to an improvement in the relations between Tehran and Paris.

Iran, Egypt can play important roles in Muslim world: Salehi

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:44:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran and Egypt could play an important role in the Muslim world by cooperating with each other.

Japan mulls new law to guarantee Iran's oil shipments by insurance cover

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:44:00 +3:30

Japan is mulling a new law that would allow its tankers to continue importing Iranian crude by providing them insurance cover even after the full enforcement of the European Union’s oil embargo against Iran.

Iran will not break under psywar: Mehmanparast

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:31:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says Tehran will defend its nuclear rights and will not retreat one iota from its stance in the upcoming talks with the P5+1.

Iran’s oil output increases by 16,000 bpd due to oilfield launch: Official

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:24:00 +3:30

Iran's oil output has climbed by 16,000 barrels per day following the launch of the country’s Yadavaran oilfield, an Iranian official says.

Brazil urges dialogue to resolve ambiguities on Iran nuclear issue

Sun, 06 May 2012 21:44:00 +3:30

Brazilian Ambassador to Tehran Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado has asserted Iran's nuclear right, stressing the importance of resolving any ambiguity on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear issue through dialogue.

'Iran petrochem exports to Europe not in decline'

Sun, 06 May 2012 21:44:00 +3:30

Despite Western sanctions against Iran's oil and gas industries, the country's deputy oil minister says the export of Iranian petrochemical products to European countries is as usual.

Iran Interior Ministry releases Majlis vote results for Tehran

Sun, 06 May 2012 21:44:00 +3:30

Iran's Interior Ministry has officially announced the final results of the Friday runoff parliamentary elections in Tehran constituency.

Iran's FM hopeful about upcoming nuke talks in Baghdad

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:53:00 +3:30

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Iran regards the upcoming nuclear talks with the 5+1 group scheduled to be held in Bahdad so significant expressing his optimism about the negotiation's result.

Iran sees no justification for closing Fordow: Soltanieh

Sat, 05 May 2012 21:11:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the country will never suspend uranium enrichment and sees no reason to close the Fordow nuclear site.

Iran Bushehr N-plant to reach full capacity by late May

Sat, 05 May 2012 21:11:00 +3:30

Iran's first nuclear power plant will reach its full electricity production capacity by late May, the Russian contractor of the project says.

Iran to build gas pipeline to Iraq

Sat, 05 May 2012 13:30:00 +3:30

Managing Director of Iran's Gas Engineering and Development Company says the Islamic Republic is planning to build a gas pipeline to Iraq in order to export gas to its western neighbor.

Israel cannot sabotage Iran-P5+1 talks: Lawmaker

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:10:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the positive atmosphere of the talks between Iran and six major world powers will thwart plots by the Israeli regime to sabotage the negotiations.

Iran parliamentary runoff elections to kick off Friday

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:09:00 +3:30

The second round of Iran's parliamentary elections is due to kick off on Friday with 130 candidates from different political factions running for the remaining 65 seats of the 290-seat legislative body.

Iran deputy FM urges elimination of world's nuclear arms

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:09:00 +3:30

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Mohammad Mehdi Akhoundzadeh has stressed the importance of dismantling the world’s arsenal of 23,000 nuclear weapons.

IRI slams U.S. pastor's sacrilegious act of Qur'an burning

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:52:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the moronic, insulting and provocative act of a U.S. pastor in evident sacrilege of Holy Qur'an by burning the divine holy book.

Iran, Russia discuss prospect of upcoming P5+1 talks

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:18:00 +3:30

Iran and Russia have held negotiations about the prospect of the upcoming round of talks between Tehran and the six world powers over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

‘Minimum expectation of P5+1 is lifting sanctions against Iran’

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:18:00 +3:30

Senior Iranian lawmaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel says Tehran’s minimum expectation from the upcoming talks with the six major world powers is the lifting of the sanctions.

US after harming interests of Middle East states: Iran MP

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:53:00 +3:30

An Iranian lawmaker says US-sponsored allegations about Tehran plotting to assassinate the Saudi envoy aimed to create tension between Iran and its neighboring countries.

IMF rejects call to cut ties with Iran

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:12:00 +3:30

The International Monetary Fund has rejected a call by a US-based anti-Iranian group to cut its ties with the Central Bank of Iran

‘Sanctions fail to hinder Iran's scientific progress’

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:12:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the sanctions imposed against Iran signify the enemies' anger at the Islamic Republic’s scientific progress.

IAEA, Iran talks to reflect on P5+1 meeting

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:49:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Tehran’s upcoming talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will reflect on next round of negotiations with six major world powers.

Extra-regional forces put Persian Gulf security in jeopardy: Iran

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says the interference of trans-regional countries in the Persian Gulf is detrimental to the security of the region.

South African crude oil imports from Iran hit $434 million

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:00 +3:30

South African crude oil imports from the Islamic Republic of Iran have increased to $434.8 million in March from $364 million in February, customs data show.

Iran will never stop uranium enrichment: Soltanieh

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:50:00 +3:30

Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the country will never stop its uranium enrichment program but hopes the upcoming talks with the agency in mid-May will be successful.

Iran pursues durable security in Persian Gulf: IRGC commander

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:40:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic pursues enduring security in the Persian Gulf and opposes the presence of foreign forces, which undermines regional stability.

P5+1 should build confidence through removal of Iran sanctions: Senior MP

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:39:00 +3:30

Senior Iranian lawmaker Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel says the six major world powers involved in negotiations with Iran (P5+1) should take confidence-building steps by working for the removal of the sanctions imposed against Tehran.

Iran seeks convergence among regional nations: Larijani

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:06:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran pursues the policy of strengthening convergence among regional countries and resolving disputes through negotiations.

‘Lifting sanctions must be on top of Baghdad talks agenda’

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:36:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the removal of economic sanctions imposed against Iran must be high on the agenda of the upcoming Baghdad talks.

Iran to develop biggest joint oil field with Saudi Arabia

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:36:00 +3:30

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has started developing Iran's biggest offshore oil field in the Persian Gulf which is shared with Saudi Arabia.

Istanbul talks mark beginning of end to Iran nuclear case: Salehi

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:36:00 +3:30

Iran’s foreign minister says the latest round of the talks between Tehran and six major world powers (P5+1) was the 'beginning of the end' to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear case.

Khatami unlikely to run for the presidential election: MP

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:10:00 +3:30

A Principalist MP, Hasan Ghafouri Fard said the former president Mohammad Khatami is unlikely to run for the next Iranian presidential election scheduled to be held in June 2013.

IAEA confirms talks with Iran in mid-May

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +3:30

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that a new round of talks with Iran will be resumed in mid-May in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

China, India major importers of Iranian crude: NIOC

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +3:30

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Director General for International Affairs says China and India remain the major importers of crude oil from the Islamic Republic.

Sanctions on Iran banks breach IMF charter: Russian FM Lavrov

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:16:00 +3:30

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the sanctions imposed against Iran’s banking system violate the charter of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and are aimed at smothering Iran's economy.

No leakage of confidential info in Iran Oil Ministry cyber attack: Deputy min.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:07:00 +3:30

Iran's deputy oil minister says a recent cyber attack against the Iranian Oil Ministry has not led to the leakage of any classified information.

Tehran, Ankara complementary to each other: Iran envoy

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:06:00 +3:30

The Iranian ambassador to Turkey says while some countries are plotting to portray Tehran and Istanbul as rivals, the two countries “complement each other” in the region.

P5+1 should drop anti-Iran rhetoric, avoid threats: Iran lawmaker

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:06:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the six world powers involved in negotiations with Iran (P5+1) to learn from their past mistakes and try to win the Iranian nation's trust.

Why shouldn't Iran-5+1 nuclear talks conclude in Turkey?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +3:30

Former secretary-general of the West Asian department of Iran's Foreign Ministry Mir Mahmoud Mousavi said the dispute over holding Iran's nuclear negotiations with 5+1 group in Istanbul, Turkey or not was mostly caused out of emotion.

Iran, P5+1 interested in Russia’s nuclear offer: Ryabkov

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:11:00 +3:30

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Iran and the six major powers (P5+1) have expressed interest in Russia's “step-by-step” approach towards Iran's nuclear energy program, though it was not the focus of their latest talks.

Iran increases offshore oil production by 10,000 bpd

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:11:00 +3:30

A top Iranian oil industry official says Iran has launched its third plan to raise offshore oil production which has increased output from the Reshadat oil field by about 10,000 barrels per day (bpd).

Iran shrugs off Israeli claims on arms delivery bid to Gaza

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:11:00 +3:30

Iran’s permanent representative at the UN has dismissed the recent Israeli claims about an alleged arms smuggling bid by Tehran to the Gaza Strip as an obtrusive feature of Tel Aviv’s warmongering policies and psychological propaganda campaign.

Iran reiterates readiness to cooperate more closely with IAEA

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:10:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has reiterated Tehran’s readiness to continue the talks and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran's foreign minister stresses political solution to Syrian unrest

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:51:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has renewed the Islamic Republic’s call for a political solution to settle the Syrian unrest.

Palestinian official lauds Iran’s support of resistance movements

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:51:00 +3:30

The head of Iran-Palestine Friendship Association has hailed Iran for playing a ‘pivotal’ role in the victories of the resistance front against Israel over the recent years.

Iran to hold 25th Tehran International Book Fair

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:06:00 +3:30

Iran is planning to hold the 25th Tehran International Book Fair hosting domestic and international publishers at the capital city’s Grand Prayer Grounds.

Iran Majlis prepares plan to create Persian Gulf province

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:06:00 +3:30

An Iranian lawmaker says Majlis is preparing a new plan according to which a new province called Persian Gulf will be created in the southern part of the country.

Iran offers Tunisia technological knowledge

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:58:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has announced Tehran’s readiness to expand cooperation with Tunisia in various fields and provide Tunis with technological know-how.

Majlis amends conditions of President’s response to MPs questions

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:51:00 +3:30

A month after the taboo of questioning the President by Iranian MPs broke and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended the Majlis (parliament) to respond, the parliamentarians passed a bill which amends the conditions set for the Q&A session.

Iran’s Majlis Speaker underlines Iraq’s stability, progress

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:07:00 +3:30

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has underlined the restoration of stability in neighboring Iraq as conducive to regional peace and security.

Iran to deliver first Venezuelan Aframax tanker

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:07:00 +3:30

Managing director of Iran Marine Industrial Company (Sadra) says the company will deliver the first oil tanker built for the Venezuelan national oil company (PDVSA) in September.

West biggest loser of sanctions game: Iran MP

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:48:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the West is in practice the main loser of the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.

No obstacle to expanding Iran-Iraq ties: Ahmadinejad

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:48:00 +3:30

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says there is no barrier to the development of political, economic and cultural relations between Iran and its western neighbor Iraq.

‘UAE claims on Abu Musa Island are dictated by US, UK’

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:48:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker has criticized remakes made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials on the Iranian Island of Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf, saying they are dictated by the US and Britain.

Iran extends oil deals with Asian, African refineries: NIOC

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:07:00 +3:30

The National Iranian Oil Company's (NIOC) Director General for International Affairs says Asian and African refineries have extended all their contracts to buy crude oil from Iran in 2012.

Iran oil reserves increase by 2.8bn barrels

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:07:00 +3:30

A senior official of the Iranian Oil Ministry says the country’s oil reserves have increased by 2.87 billion barrels during the previous Persian calendar year (ended March 19, 2012).

IAEA declines to comment on Iran letter to UN nuclear agency

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:07:00 +3:30

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has declined to make comments on a letter by Iran that declared Tehran’s readiness to resume the talks with the UN nuclear agency.

Iran not to renounce N-rights under pressure: FM spokesman

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:19:00 +3:30

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman insists that while Tehran always remains prepared for cooperation and talks, it will never renounce its indisputable rights to peaceful nuclear technology.

Constructive talks only solution to Iran nuclear issue: China

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:18:00 +3:30

A top Chinese diplomat has highlighted the significance of remaining committed to dialogue in addressing Iran's nuclear energy issue as part of the efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.

Iran writes UN on three PG islands after UAE claims

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:18:00 +3:30

Tehran has categorically rejected claims made by the United Arab Emirates regarding the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, saying they are “an inseparable part of Iran’s territory.”

Larijani warns UAE to stop dispute over Iranian Islands

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:01:00 +3:30

In his speech at Iran’s Majlis (parliament), Malis Speaker Ali Larijani warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to stop a useless dispute with Iran over claiming three Persian Gulf Islands which have always been within Iranian territory.

Iran's Foreign Ministry calls on P5+1 to put words into action

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:37:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has expressed optimism about the next round of talks between Tehran and the six major world powers (P5+1) in Baghdad, calling on the group to take practical steps.

Oil sanctions on Iran will rock global economy: Iran minister

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:37:00 +3:30

Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says if the Western sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s oil sector are not lifted, world energy markets will face “serious challenges.”

Switzerland refuses to follow EU sanctions on Iran

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:37:00 +3:30

Switzerland says it will not follow the European Union in freezing the assets of Iran’s Central Bank and in imposing an oil embargo on the Islamic Republic.

(P)GCC claims about three Iranian islands, regrettable: Mehmanparast

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:16:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed regret about the repetition of baseless claims about the three Persian Gulf islands of the Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa (Persian) by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran MPs slam UAE claims, say ownership of PG islands non-negotiable

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +3:30

Iranian lawmakers have denounced “baseless” claims made by the United Arab Emirates regarding the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb.

Iran optimistic about settlement of nuclear issue: Foreign Minister Salehi

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has expressed optimism about the outcomes of the talks between Iran and six major world powers (P5+1) in Istanbul and the settlement of Tehran’s nuclear issue.

Ahmadinejad's obstinacy on appointing Mortazvi to reprocess interpellation: MP

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:13:00 +3:30

Iranian MP, Masoud Pezeshkian said if President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad remains obstinate on appointing controversial former jurist Saeed Mortazavi as the director of Social Security Organization, the Majlis (parliament) will reprocess a plan to interpellate Ahmadinejad.

Iran safest country for oil & gas investment: Rahimi

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:55:00 +3:30

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi says the country is one of the safest and most independent countries in the world for those who are interested in investing in oil and gas industries.

No Iranian oil projects stopped due to sanctions: Qasemi

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:55:00 +3:30

Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says despite international pressures and foreign sanctions against Iran, none of the country’s oil industry projects have been stopped so far.

Extra-regional warships in Persian Gulf insignificant to Iran: Cmdr.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:54:00 +3:30

Commander of Iran's Army Major General Ataollah Salehi has brushed off the presence of trans-regional warships in the Persian Gulf as insignificant, stressing that the Iranian Armed Forces remain prepared in the face of threats.

Annan plan to avert Libyan-like civil war in Syria

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:22:00 +3:30

The head of foreign relations committee of Iranian Majlis (parliament) Heshmatolah Falahat-Pisheh said the plan of the special UN envoy Kofi Annan is to avert a civil war akin to what happened in Libya, and it’s in line with Iran's policy towards the Arabian republic.

Extra-regional forces cause of insecurity: Iran cmdr.

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:01:00 +3:30

A top Iranian military official says foreign forces are the actual source of insecurity in the region despite their claims of coming to the Middle East with the aim of establishing security.

Salehi: Iran, P5+1 reached common understanding

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:01:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic of Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, the P5+1 group, have reached a common understanding.

Iran-P5+1 negotiations in Istanbul constructive: Russia’s Foreign Ministry

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:01:00 +3:30

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has described the latest round of talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) in the Turkish city of Istanbul as “constructive.”

Iran is ready to export gas to Tajikistan

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:55:00 +3:30

Managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company says after receiving a request from Tajikistan for importing natural gas from Iran, Tehran is ready to start exporting gas to Dushanbe.

New Middle East taking shape: Mehmanparast

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:55:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says a new Middle East is taking shape; one that is not based on the scenarios written by Washington but based upon popular rule.

Sanctions on Iran impacting EU nations: SNSC Secretary Jalili

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:55:00 +3:30

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili has cautioned against persisting US-led sanctions on Tehran, stressing that sanctions will have a “negative impact” on Europe as well as Iran.

Realistic stance by P5+1 in talks to bear result: Iranian MP

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker has called on the six major world powers (P5+1) to adopt a “realistic” approach in their Saturday negotiations with Iran.

EU: Round one of Iran-P5+1 talks, constructive

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +3:30

After the first round of comprehensive negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 - the US, Britain, France, China, Russia plus Germany - wrapped up in Istanbul, a European Union source says talks between the group and Iran were “constructive.”

Iran entitled to peaceful use of nuclear energy based on NPT: Russia

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:08:00 +3:30

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has reiterated Iran’s inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Trust should be restored in Iran-P5+1 negotiations: Salehi

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +3:30

The Iranian foreign minister has called on all sides involved in the Iran-P5+1 talks to enter the negotiations with the aim of re-establishing trust and settling each other’s concerns.

Amano urges continuation of talks on Iran N-issue

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +3:30

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief has called for the continuation of dialogue with Iran, ahead of a fresh round of multifaceted talks between Tehran and the world’s six major powers (P5+1).

Iran says P5+1 remarks 'discouraging'

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +3:30

Ahead of the multifaceted talks with the P5+1 -- Russia, China, Britain, France, the US and Germany - in Istanbul, a source close to the Iranian delegation says Iran sees few encouraging points in the remarks of US and EU officials.

How many parliametary groups Iran's 9th Majlis would have?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:34:00 +3:30

Less than two months to the opening of the 9th Iranian Majlis (parliament) or Islamic Consultative Assembly, presumptions are still being made on the future political formation of the top legislative body. This formation is to be manifested by the combination of parliamentary groups and their sub-divisions.

Iran to boost trade ties with five countries in Asia, Africa: Official

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:27:00 +3:30

The chairman of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines (ICCIM) says the Islamic Republic is planning to expand trade ties with Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Libya and Turkey.

Oil prices rise again as Iran cuts crude exports to Germany

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:26:00 +3:30

Global oil prices have risen again as Iran stops exporting oil to Germany after halting crude exports to a number of European countries.

15 European countries apply for Tehran's oil show despite sanctions

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:26:00 +3:30

Despite the European Union’s sanctions against Iran's oil sector, oil and gas companies from 15 European states have thus far put in a request to take part in Tehran’s 17th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition.

Iran's Foreign Ministry rejects possibility of war in Mideast, Persian Gulf

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:26:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says the possibilities of a war in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East are faint.

Larijani: Iran seeks constructive nuclear talks with 5+1 group

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:35:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said at a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama that 5+1 group (the six world powers) should take constructive steps in the upcoming negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program.

Commitment to democracy, best solution to Syria crisis: Iran's Jalili

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:31:00 +3:30

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says commitment to the principles of democracy by all sides involved in the Syrian crisis is the best solution to the country’s ongoing crisis.

IRGC enjoys state-of-the-art equipment to counter threats: Cmdr.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance its capabilities with the purpose of countering threats against the country.

UN-Arab League envoy warns against militarization of Syria unrest

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +3:30

UN-Arab League envoy to Syria Kofi Annan has once again warned against the militarization of the situation in Syria, insisting that the issue cannot be solved through military approaches.

Iran air defense to deploy new Thamen radar system soon

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:25:00 +3:30

Iran's air defense will deploy a new domestically-manufactured radar system in the near future, says the commander of the Iranian Army’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base, Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili.

Tehran not to withdraw from nuclear rights: Iranian MP

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:25:00 +3:30

A prominent Iranian lawmaker says Tehran will not withdraw from its nuclear rights in its upcoming talks with the P5+1 comprising Britain, China, France, Russia and the US plus Germany.

Measures taken to counter US missile shield in Persian Gulf: Iran cmdr.

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:10:00 +3:30

An Iranian commander says the US plan for installing a missile system in the Persian Gulf region does not worry Iran as it has already taken the necessary preemptive measures to counter it.

Rafsanjani's remarks on relation with US misinterpreted: Rezaei

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:07:00 +3:30

The secretary of Iran's Expediency Council, Mohsen Rezaei said the remarks of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani on relation with the US was just a memory about years of Iraq's war against Iran when Rafsanjani believed differences of opinion should not block Iran-the US relations.

China lauds Iran's move to rescue Chinese freighter from pirates

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +3:30

China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has praised Iran's recent move of rescuing dozens of crew members on a Chinese cargo vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in the Sea of Oman.

Ahmadinejad slams West for pressuring Iran over nuclear energy program

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +3:30

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lashed out at nuclear-armed Western countries for pressuring the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.

Istanbul rejected as host to Iran's nuclear talks: MP

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +3:30

Deputy head of national security and foreign policy commission of Iran's Majlis (parliament) Esmail Kowsari said Istanbul has been rejected as the venue for upcoming Iran's negotiation with the six world powers by now.

Iran produces 20-percent-enriched uranium based on needs: Official

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:02:00 +3:30

The director of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Fereydoun Abbassi, says Tehran enriches uranium to the level of 20 percent to the extent that it meets Iran’s needs.

Damaging Iran-turkey ties must not be allowed: Mehmanparast

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:47:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran and Ankara must make joint efforts to prevent their strategic relations from being damaged due to remarks by various individuals from both sides.

Russia urges P5+1, Iran to take advantage of upcoming nuclear talks

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:47:00 +3:30

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Iran and the major world powers should take advantage of any potential breakthrough in their fresh round of talks, Press TV reports.

Iran to export gasoline by year end: Qasemi

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:46:00 +3:30

Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says the country will be exporting domestically produced gasoline before the end of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2012).

Iraq suitable choice to host Iran-P5+1 talks: Iran lawmaker

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:23:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iraq is an appropriate choice to host the upcoming negotiations between Iran and the world’s major powers.

Iranian crude oil has myriad global customers: Oil Minister

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:23:00 +3:30

Iran's oil minister says that despite Western sanctions on the oil sector of the Islamic Republic, Iranian crude continues to have many customers worldwide.

Ahmadinejad to propose venue for Iran-5+1 group nuclear talks

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:23:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will propose the venue for upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and the six world powers.

Western sanctions against Iran nuclear work failed: Iranian envoy

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:22:00 +3:30

The Iranian ambassador to the Netherlands says the Western sanctions against the Islamic Republic have failed to hinder the country’s nuclear energy program.

Iran's defense minister warns of plots to fuel insecurity in region

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has warned against plots by certain Western countries to increase insecurity in the region, calling on the regional nations to remain vigilant.

Negotiation sole way to resolve Syrian crisis: Iranian lawmaker

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

An Iranian lawmaker has described dialog between the Syrian government and the opposition as the only path to resolve the crisis in the Middle Eastern country.

Iran to double electricity export to Turkey

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

An Iranian Energy Ministry official says the country will increase electricity exports to neighboring Turkey by twofold in the next two months.

20 Iranian lawmakers submit motion to impeach labor minister

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +3:30

An Iranian lawmaker says a group of Iranian legislators are set to submit a motion to impeach Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Abdolreza Sheikholeslami.

South Africa's oil imports from Iran surge defying US-led embargoes

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +3:30

South Africa has increased its crude imports from Iran to USD 364 million in February, up from zero in the previous month, firmly ignoring the US-led oil embargo on the Islamic Republic, an official report says.

Erdogan gives Iran update, Istanbul to host nuclear talks

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan updated US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about Iran's nuclear issue as she announced Istanbul will host nuclear talks between Iran and world powers on April 13.

Iran's Navy capable of establishing regional security: Commander Sayyari

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:14:00 +3:30

The commander of Iran’s Navy has stressed the abundant capabilities of the country’s naval forces to safeguard regional security, saying that Iran will ably maintain the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, China seek to increase trade ties to $50bn in 2012: Iran VP

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:09:00 +3:30

The Islamic Republic of Iran and China seek to increase the value of their bilateral trade to more than 50 billion dollars in 2012, says an Iranian vice president.

Iran ready to export nuclear power to neighbors

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:09:00 +3:30

Iran's deputy energy minister for electricity and energy affairs says the country has diversified electricity exports to neighboring countries and is ready to start exporting nuclear power.

Iran will never succumb to US pressure: Foreign Minister Salehi

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:08:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has cautioned Western countries that Iranian officials are fully vigilant about plots against the Islamic Republic and will never yield to US pressure.

Tehran backs domestic reforms in Syria: Iran MP

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:51:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic backs the government-initiated reform process in Syria while firmly opposing any military intervention in the country.

Iran’s N-program has no military aspect: Russian official

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:50:00 +3:30

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow strongly believes that there is no military aspect to Iran’s nuclear energy program.

Soltanieh: Iran determined to continue nuclear energy program

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:50:00 +3:30

Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran is not after acquiring military atomic technology but resolute to continue with its nuclear energy program.

Iran ready to export military capabilities

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +3:30

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has announced Tehran’s readiness to offer its defense achievements and capabilities to other countries.

Iran opposes production of WMDs: Erdogan

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Iran is against production and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) because it considers the production of such weapons against Islam, Press TV reports.

China: US has no right to impose unilateral sanctions against Iran

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +3:30

China has rejected new US sanctions on Iranian oil imports by other countries saying that Washington has no right to enforce unilateral sanction on other nations according to its domestic law.

World’s public opinion noted Khatami’s vote at Majlis election

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:00 +3:30

Reformist cleric and former Vice President of Iran, Hojjat ol-Eslam Mohammad Ali Abtahi said the vote Mohammad Khatami cast at recent Majlis (parliament) election was noted by the public opinion of the world as the most significant news item on entire election.

Iran to host 16th NAM summit in Tehran: Mehmanparast

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:56:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the 16th summit meeting of member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in late summer.

Turkey correcting wrong positions on Syria: Iran MP

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:56:00 +3:30

Member of the Iranian Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Turkey is gradually correcting its wrong past stances with regards to the crisis in Syria.

Turkish premier voices support for Iran nuclear position

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:55:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced his country's unwavering support for Iran’s nuclear energy program in a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran's Armed Forces vow to deliver firm retort to enemy threats

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:32:00 +3:30

General Command of Iran's Armed Forces have cautioned the nation’s enemy, particularly the US and the Israeli regime against implementation of their military threats, vowing to deliver a “firm and regrettable” response in face of such action.

Turkish premier voices support for Iran nuclear position

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:32:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced his country's unwavering support for Iran’s nuclear energy program in a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

China vows active role in Iran-P5+1 talks

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:31:00 +3:30

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei has pledged Beijing’s active participation in the upcoming dialog process between Iran and the six world powers.

Iran and human rights issue

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

Earlier, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) renewed the mandate of its human rights investigator for Iran as the Islamic Republic protested strongly against that decision.

Turkey ready to host Iran-P5+1 multifaceted talks: Turkish envoy to Iran

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

The Turkish ambassador to Tehran says his country is prepared to host the next round of multifaceted talks between Tehran and major world powers.

Iran warns against foreign intervention, hasty measurers in Syria

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns against intervention in Syria, voicing Tehran’s readiness to help with the political process initiated by the Syrian government and UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan.

India says ready to start paying for Iran oil in rupees

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

India says it is ready to pay for Iranian oil in rupees, but will continue to pay Tehran in foreign currency until the new European Union (EU) anti-Iran sanctions take effect in July.

Iran supports Afghanistan’s peace, security: Ahmadinejad

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:29:00 +3:30

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has voiced the Islamic Republic’s support for the efforts aimed at establishing peace and security in Afghanistan and the region.

Turkish PM due in Tehran to discuss mutual ties, regional developments

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:29:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to arrive in Tehran for an official visit on Wednesday, heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Iran oil ban to drag eurozone economy into recession: Expert

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:28:00 +3:30

The US and EU sanctions against Iran’s energy sector can trigger a recession in the eurozone and hit the global economy by dramatically lifting oil prices, an economic analyst says.

Pakistan to push ahead with IP gas pipeline project

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:47:00 +3:30

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says Islamabad will go ahead with the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project, in defiance of US unilateral sanctions against the Iranian energy sector.

German FM supports resumption of ‘substantial’ Iran-P5+1 talks

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:46:00 +3:30

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has supported the resumption of “substantial talks” between major world powers and Iran to resolve the Western dispute over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Embargoes target people, not Iran's progress: Iran's IAEA envoy

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:00 +3:30

Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has downplayed the effects of Western sanctions on Iran’s progress, saying the embargoes have only targeted the Iranian people.

Presidents of Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan sign accords on routes, energy

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:00 +3:30

The presidents of Iran, Tajikistan and Afghanistan have signed agreements on the establishment of connecting routes and the exchange of oil, gas and water by the three countries.

Blix: US, Israel source most of IAEA allegations

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:57:00 +3:30

A former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency has challenged a report delivered by the IAEA in November on Iran’s nuclear activities, pinpointing that the agency receives unverified intelligence, mostly from the US and Israel.

Iran calls for boost in regional ties to stop foreign interference

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:56:00 +3:30

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called on regional countries to promote amicable relations and joint cooperation to curb the interference of trans-regional states.

India has plans to continue importing Iranian crude

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:56:00 +3:30

Indian oil minister says his country is planning to continue importing crude oil from Iran despite unilateral sanctions imposed on the Iranian oil sector by the US and the European Union.

Italy’s Eni continues to import Iran crude despite sanctions

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:20:00 +3:30

Italy's biggest oil and gas group, Eni, has been allowed to import over USD 1 billion worth of Iran's crude despite the Western sanctions against the Iranian oil sector.

Global oil price may hit $240 if Iran closes Hormuz: IHS

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:20:00 +3:30

A leading US-based energy consulting firm says oil price may hit $240 a barrel and economic growth may fall by over 25 percent if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in reaction to the Western sanctions.

Iran rejects Western reports about sending arms to Sudan

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:48:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has rejected outright the Western media’s claims about Tehran’s arms delivery to Sudan.

Iranian envoy says Syria developments move towards stability

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:47:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to Beirut Ghazanfar Rokn-Abadi says the recent developments in Syria are moving towards the restoration of peace and stability.

Larijani, Naryshkin underline boosting Iran-Russia friendly ties

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:42:00 +3:30

At a phone conversation, Iran’s Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani and his Russian counterpart Sergei Naryshkin underlined boosting friendly relations between the two neighboring countries.

Iran supports any plan leading to peace and stability in Syria

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:48:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran will support any initiative on the Syrian crisis which will not violate its sovereignty and lead to peace and stability in the crisis-stricken country.

EU approves some Iran oil insurance exemptions

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:47:00 +3:30

Under pressure from Asian oil importers, the European Union (EU) has agreed to provide some insurance on Iranian oil shipments before the full implementation of the bloc’s sanctions against Iran.

Russian deputy FM urges diplomacy on Iran's nuclear issue

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:47:00 +3:30

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has underscored the need for the use of all diplomatic potential to resolve the Western dispute over Iran’s nuclear energy program.

US oil sanctions on Iran failed in practice: Iran Vice President

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:47:00 +3:30

Iranian Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs has downplayed sanctions against the Islamic Republic, stressing an embargo on Tehran’s oil sector has been defeated “in practice.”

Iran says no date, venue set for fresh talks with 5+1

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:36:00 +3:30

Iran has rejected a report about the date and venue for a fresh round of talks between Tehran and the world’s major powers, saying the involved parties have not yet reached a consensus on the matter.

Halting oil purchase from Iran out of the question: Turkey

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:35:00 +3:30

Turkey Energy Minister Yildiz Tanner says his country will continue to buy Iran’s crude oil unless new supply sources are found to substitute the Iranian crude.

Bushehr N-plant to become fully operational on time: Rosatom

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:35:00 +3:30

The Russian State Atomic Agency (Rosatom) has assured that it will stick to plan in completing Bushehr’s nuclear power plant in southern Iran.

Ahmadinejad’s interpellation plan considered: lawmaker

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:34:00 +3:30

A petition regarding President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's political inefficiency is being considered to be submitted to Iranian Majlis (parliament), said lawmaker Mostafa Kavakebian.

China renews call for Iran-P5+1 negotiations

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:34:00 +3:30

China has once again called for ‘constructive’ measures and the resumption of a ‘sustainable’ dialogue between Iran and the major world powers (P5+1).

China criticizes US unilateral anti-Iran sanctions

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:38:00 +3:30

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman has criticized the US unilateral sanctions against the Iranian oil sector, saying Beijing’s crude import from the Islamic Republic is “legal.”

Iran's Turkey envoy accuses West of spreading Iranophobia

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:37:00 +3:30

Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Bahman Hosseinpour has accused the West of attempting to spread Iranophobia, describing Iranians as a peace-seeking nation.

‘Iran not to pull out of NPT, not to halt nuclear energy program'

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:37:00 +3:30

Iran rules out pulling out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but insists it will not abandon the right to peaceful nuclear technology.

Iran increases oil storage capacity to foil EU sanctions

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:19:00 +3:30

A top Iranian oil industry official says the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is building a new crude oil storage facility in the Persian Gulf.

Development of domestic production, Iran national duty: Ghazanfari

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:18:00 +3:30

Iranian minister of industry, mine and trade says sustainable development of domestic production under global competitive conditions is a national duty for all Iranians and his own ministry.

Leader declares year of National Production

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:18:00 +3:30

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated the nation on the occasion of Nowruz and named the new year as the year of “National Production, Supporting Iranian Capital and Labor.”

Larijani: President's answers to MPs' questions not polite, satisfactory

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:04:00 +3:30

A few days after Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani commented on the answers given by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the questions raised by MPs, saying that they were neither polite nor satisfactory.

Prominent Iranian Setar player and composer dies

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:21:00 +3:30

Renowned Iranian Setar player, Persian music composer and teacher Jalal Zolfonoun has died of heart disease at the age of 74 in Tehran.

Iran: Nations must change unjust world order

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:21:00 +3:30

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says all nations must cooperate to replace the current unjust structure of the global system with a more humane one.

Mehmanparast: Iran main victim of global terrorism

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:20:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic has been the 'main victim' of the Western-sponsored terrorism and has lost a number of its nuclear scientists in terrorist attacks carried out by Israeli agents.

Iranians break US officials illusion: Iran deputy FM

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:08:00 +3:30

Iran's deputy foreign minister says the Iranian nation has broken the illusion of US officials through its massive participation in the 9th Majlis elections.

Asia oil buyers call on EU to reconsider Iran sanctions

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:08:00 +3:30

Japanese and South Korean insurers are trying to persuade the European Union to reconsider its sanctions against Iran so Europe’s insurance market can proceed with covering Iranian oil shipment to Asia.

China takes steps to prevent disruption in Iran oil flow

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:07:00 +3:30

Beijing says it is taking steps to prevent European sanctions from disrupting Iranian oil shipments to China, by nominating an insurance company to cover those shipments.

Turkey to resist against Israel attack on Iran: Davutoglu

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:29:00 +3:30

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said in case of an Israeli military operation against Iran, Turkey will be among the first countries to stand against the move.

Israel too small to last even one week of real war: Salehi

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:29:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says despite Tel Aviv’s escalating war rhetoric against Iran, the Israeli regime is too small to survive even one week of real war.

Ahmadinejad's response to Majlis questions caused negative impression: MP

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:29:00 +3:30

An Iranian MP said the language President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used in response to the questions of members of Iranian Majlis (parliament) caused a negative impression adding, 'but I can not predict what would happen in future.'

Oil prices rally again after Iran bid to cut sales to EU states

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:28:00 +3:30

Global oil prices have surged once again over concerns of supply disruptions, with Brent crude at above USD 123 after Iran’s decision to halt oil sales to some European states.

Asia oil prices soar on West-Iran rifts

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:15:00 +3:30

Oil prices have climbed in the Asian trade markets on fresh worries over tensions between the Western countries and major oil producer, Iran.

Iranian lawmaker urges European Parliament to act on terror

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:14:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker has criticized certain European states for failing to fully uphold anti-terror laws and called on the European Parliament to take “serious and viable” measures regarding the issue.

Resistance sole way for Palestinians to confront Israel’

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:14:00 +3:30

Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says the continuous reinforcement of resistance would provide Palestinians with an indispensable means to stand up against Israel’s hostile policies.

Iran FM calls for further ties with Azerbaijan

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has called for the expansion of relations between Iran and its northern neighbor Azerbaijan based on mutual interests.

Turkey insists on Iran oil imports despite US-led sanctions

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +3:30

Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz has downplayed US-led sanctions against Iran, insisting that Turkey is continuing to purchase crude oil from the Islamic Republic.

Iran welcomes P5+1 resolve to restart multifaceted talks

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +3:30

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili welcomes the 'political resolve' of the six major world powers to return to the negotiation table over the Iranian nuclear energy program.

Ahmed Shaheed Iran report based on terrorist sources: Mehmanparast

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:39:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says UN Rights Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed has used sources provided by criminal and terrorist groups to prepare his latest report on the human rights situation in Iran.

Majlis plan for questioning Ahmadinejad to be implemented

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:39:00 +3:30

As the plan for questioning President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to be implemented by Iranian lawmakers today, the question is will the head of government will turn his answers into a political dispute?

Iran refutes allegation of nuclear activity at nuclear site

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:38:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has dismissed allegations of nuclear activity at Tehran’s Parchin military site as “propaganda” against the country.

Iran's Majlis speaker warns US against playing with fire

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:38:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has warned the United States against committing military atrocities and political clumsiness, urging Washington not play with fire in the region.

Iran’s Larijani: Special Reapporteur has obviously failed

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:22:00 +3:30

Speaking to the 19th UNHRC session in Geneva, Iran General Secretary of high council for human rights denounced the report of Special Reapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Iran.

US firms continue Iran trade despite sanctions: Congress

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:31:00 +3:30

A US Congress report says despite unilaterally imposing sanctions on Iranian banks, the US government still allows subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Tehran

High turnout at Majlis election displeased French officials: Mehmanparast

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:31:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast dismissed the recent remarks made by French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe and said French officials seemed displeased over high turnout of Iranian people at the late Majlis parliament election.

‘UN human rights report on Iran politicized, fabricated’

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:28:00 +3:30

Senior Iranian lawmaker Kazem Jalali has rejected a recent report written by UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, as “politicized and fabricated.”

Families of Iranian victims of terrorism decry UN rights report as ‘biased’

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:27:00 +3:30

The families of the Iranian nationals slain in terrorist attacks have denounced the latest report by United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed, describing his account as “biased.”

Azerbaijani defense minister to visit Iran

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:19:00 +3:30

Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Colonel General Safar Abiyev is going to pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran to further bolster military ties between the two neighboring states.

India keen to boost Iran trade despite US-led sanctions

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:13:00 +3:30

An Indian official has expressed his country’s willingness to boost trade dealings with Iran despite recent Western sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic,Press TV reports.

Salehi, Davutoglu exchange views on 5+1 summit, Syria

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:07:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu exchanged their views on the upcoming 5+1 summit and Syrian developments on the sidelines of a trilateral meeting between foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan in Nakhichevan.

Japan will continue its purchase of Iran crude: Envoy

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:07:00 +3:30

Japanese Ambassador to Iran Kinichi Kumano says Japan will proceed to purchase Iranian oil despite Western-led oil embargo against Tehran over its nuclear energy program.

Iran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable: Ahani

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:15:00 +3:30

Iran's ambassador to France says Tehran’s right to enrich uranium is not negotiable and the country will never suspend its enrichment activities.

Javad Larijani to speak in UNHRC session in Geneva

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:15:00 +3:30

Mohammad Javad Larijani, the Secretary General of Iran High Council for Human Rights arrived in Geneva at the top of a high ranking human rights delegation.

Iran Navy counters piracy in international waters: Sayyari

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +3:30

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country’s 18th fleet of warships has been deployed in international waters to conduct anti-piracy patrol.

Iran’s pioneer woman writer Simin Daneshvar dies at 90

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +3:30

Prominent Iranian author and translator Simin Daneshvar, known as the first female novelist of contemporary Persian fiction, has died at the age of 90 in Tehran.

Larijani calls for development of Iran-Turkey cooperation

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:17:00 +3:30

Iranian Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran and Turkey should use all the existing opportunities and capacities to boost their cooperation at bilateral, regional and international levels.

Iran’s IAEA envoy says war threats violate UN Charter

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:17:00 +3:30

Iran says the excessive warmongering rhetoric against the country and threats of a military strike on its nuclear facilities are in breach of the UN Charter and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s statute, Press TV reports.

Oil prices rally again over Iran bid to cut sales to EU states

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:17:00 +3:30

Oil prices in Asian trade have once again jumped following Iran’s move to halt oil exports to Britain and France in response to the European Union’s oil embargo on Tehran.

NAM reaffirms support for Iran's nuclear energy program

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:34:00 +3:30

The 120 member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have once again underscored their support for Iran’s nuclear energy program.

Iran president due in Majlis to answer MPs’ questions

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:34:00 +3:30

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will attend the Majlis session on Wednesday to respond to questions from lawmakers on a range of different issues.

Iran ready to increase electricity exports to Iraq: Iranian minister

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:33:00 +3:30

Iran has expressed readiness to increase electricity exports to neighboring Iraq in order to help the country overcome its shortage of power resources in summer.

Iran has evidence that US, Arab states smuggle arms into Syria: official

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:37:00 +3:30

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States and some Arab countries are transferring illegal arms into Syria.

Iran's deputy FM urges West to bring innovations to talks

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:37:00 +3:30

A top Iranian Foreign Ministry official raps Western powers for making miscalculations during previous talks with Iran over its nuclear energy program, urging more innovations in a fresh round of negotiations.

Larijani, Jalali win strikingly at Majlis election

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:22:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker Ali Larijani and senior lawmaker Kazem Jalali won more than 60% of votes respectively in the cities of Qom and Shahroud at national parliamentary election despite enormous negative propagations against them.

Iran's FM arrives in Azeri city of Nakhichevan for trilateral talks

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:22:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has arrived in the city of Nakhichevan in Azerbaijan to participate in the second trilateral meeting with his Azeri and Turkish counterparts.

Special Rapporteur elaborate on the rights of Muslim women in the west: Iran

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:16:00 +3:30

Iran asked UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief to elaborate on his activities on official and social obstacles to the enjoyment of the right to practice religion by Muslim women in the western societies.

Ahmadinejad congratulates Putin on election victory

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:15:00 +3:30

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has congratulated Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on his victory in the presidential election.

Israel would regret aggression against Iran, MP says

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:12:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian MP says Iran is capable of putting Israel's security at risk in response to any possible military attacks by the US and Israel, Press TV reports.

Occupy AIPAC protesters rally near White House against Iran war

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:10:00 +3:30

About 200 ‘Occupy AIPAC’ demonstrators have staged an anti-Iran war demonstration near the White House during a meeting between US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

‘Defender’ a cover for the covert operations of hostile states

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:50:00 +3:30

Iran’s Organization for Defending Victims of Violence released a statement following the report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.
Here is the full statement:

Iran's FM leaves for Minsk to confer with Belarusian officials

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:47:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has departed for Belarus to hold talks with Belarusian officials on matters of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation.

OHCHR condoles with family of killed Iranian N-scientist

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:37:00 +3:30

The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed sympathy with the family of the Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran early in January.

In Iran, 225 hopefuls win Majlis seats in first round of vote

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:31:00 +3:30

The Iranian Interior Minister says a total of 225 candidates have secured the required majority of votes to win parliamentary seats in the first round of the 9th Majlis elections.

Foreign Ministry responds to Hague's remarks on Majlis election

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:17:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast responded to the interfering remarks of British Foreign Secretary William Hague rejecting his claim that Iranian Majlis (parliament) election was not free and fair.

More than 200 Majlis hopefuls secure seats in Majlis

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:40:00 +3:30

With vote counting complete in more than 90 percent of the constituencies, over 200 Majlis hopefuls have won enough votes to secure seats in the Iranian parliament.

Iran sanctions do not determine China oil needs’

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:35:00 +3:30

A former Chinese energy official says the world's second-largest crude oil importers will carry on buying oil from Iran irrespective of the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Larijani condemns US Qur’an desecration in Afghanistan

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:31:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has condemned the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an and other Islamic reading material at a US military base in northern Afghanistan.

Majlis election a ground for competition not enmity: Larijani

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:24:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said the parliamentary election is a ground for competition not enmity. He remarked in the religious city of Qom on Friday when the 9th Majlis election election was held.

Uk intend to curtail the Court’s supervisory role in human rights protection

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:57:00 +3:30

The draft of the ‘Brighton Declaration’, the seaside city where state parties to the ECHR will meet in the next April to discuss reforms of the Court and the Convention has been leaked[1] after the UK government refused to circulate the text publicly. Last week, the draft was presented to the Ministers’ deputies of the Council of Europe. Amongst other, the draft suggests to include the principle of subsidiarity and the margin of appreciation explicitly in the Convention text.

Iranian tanker to discharge crude at Shell Singapore

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +3:30

An Iranian tanker is due to discharge 1.5 million barrels of crude oil at Royal Dutch Shell's Singapore refinery despite tightening international sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Erdogan due in Iran to deliver message: Report

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:55:00 +3:30

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Iran in late March to deliver a message to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran, P5+1 mull nuclear talks venue: Salehi

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:55:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran and the six world powers are weighing various options for determining the venue of the upcoming nuclear negotiations.

Over 31mn ballots used; voter turnout at 64.4%: Election officials

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:10:00 +3:30

Iran's election officials announce one hour before the end of the voting time for the ninth parliamentary election that an early ballot count shows a 64.6-percent voter turnout, Press TV report.

Reformist leaders not wholeheartedly against Majlis election vote

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:10:00 +3:30

A candidate of the election list, Seday-e Mellat (voice of nation), Hojat ul-Islam Ali Asgari suggested that in the final analysis, Iranian reformist leaders are not wholeheartedly against voting at the forthcoming Majlis (parliament) election.

Interior min. announces mass participation in Majlis vote

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:09:00 +3:30

Iran’s Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar says nationwide reports indicate a high voter turnout in the early hours of the country’s 9th Majlis (parliamentary) elections.

Elections play key role in Iran's security: Leader

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:09:00 +3:30

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a high turnout of the Iranian nation in the 9th Majlis elections will play an effective role in maintaining Iran’s security and prestige.

Over 1,600 reporters will cover Iran's Majlis elections: Official

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:36:00 +3:30

The governor of Tehran says more than 1,600 Iranian and foreign reporters will cover the country’s ninth parliamentary election on Friday, March 2.

Iran-UAE relations to serve regional interests: Iran's FM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:28:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has downplayed the challenges to a boost in ties between Tehran and Abu Dhabi, saying that the mutual relations will serve the interests of Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

Iran oil ban detrimental to world market: US

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:05:00 +3:30

The US Energy Department has warned that the exclusion of Iran from the global oil market by imposing sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s oil will widen the gap between the global oil supply and demand sixfold.

Italian Saras SpA says will continue Iran oil imports

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:34:00 +3:30

Italy’s Saras SpA refinery says it will continue importing Iranian crude despite recent unilateral oil sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on Iran.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss nuclear energy program

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:34:00 +3:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has discussed the country’s nuclear energy program and talks with world powers in a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu.

Iran-P5+1 talks may resume in April: Turkish FM

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +3:30

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany may resume in April.

Salehi, Annan talk on Syrian conflict

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:19:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi talked with the UN-Arab League envoy on Syria Kofi Annan Monday on the current Syrian crisis.

Double standards are the most serious threat to NPT: Salehi

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:55:00 +3:30

Iran's foreign minister says the application of double standards to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the most serious threat to its integrity.

Iran, Russia call for talks as solution to Syrian crisis

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:16:00 +3:30

Iran and Russia have underlined the need for negotiations in the settlement of the Syrian unrest, renewing their calls for talks between different parties in Syria.

‘Iran eyes unconditional P5+1 talks for win-win results’

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to Italy Mohammad Ali Hosseini says the Islamic Republic will engage in negotiations with the world's six major powers (P5+1) seeking a win-win result.

Farhadi’s 'A Separation' wins the first Oscar for Iran

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:44:00 +3:30

With his 'Nader and Simin: A Separation', the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi won the first coveted Oscar for Iran as the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards.

Access to Parchin depends on agreed modality: Iran

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:43:00 +3:30

Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a mutually agreed framework will have to be worked out before IAEA inspectors are allowed to visit Iran’s Parchin site.

Salehi slams brutal suppression of peaceful protests in US, UK

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:40:00 +3:30

Iran’s Foreign Minister has condemned the aggressive and brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters in the US and UK as blatant violation of human rights.

India says will continue oil imports from Iran

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:32:00 +3:30

Indian Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy has brushed aside the recent US and European Union (EU) economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic, saying New Delhi will continue to purchase Iranian crude.

‘Iran vital source of energy for Japan’

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:04:00 +3:30

Japanese Ambassador to Iran Kinichi Kumano says the Islamic Republic has always been and will always remain a vital source of energy for Japan.

Iran Navy escorts 1,400 ships in 4 years

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:59:00 +3:30

The commander of the Iranian Navy says the country’s naval fleet has thus far escorted 1,400 oil tankers and vessels, and protected them from pirates in international waters.

Iran rejects reports on blockade of oil revenues in Europe

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:55:00 +3:30

An Iranian oil official has dismissed reports that the country’s petrodollars have been blocked in Europe, saying Iran faces no problem in accessing its funds in the European states.

IAEA report proves peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program’

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +3:30

Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the UN body’s new report attests to the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear program.

Oil prices surge after IAEA report on Iran nuclear program

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:46:00 +3:30

Oil prices continue to surge amid escalating tensions between Iran and the West and following Islamic Republic’s response to EU sanctions.

Ahmadinejad, Medvedev hold phone discussion on Syrian crisis

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:26:00 +3:30

At a phone discussion, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev exchanged their views on Syrian crisis Wednesday night.

‘India continues insurance coverage on exports to Iran’

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:26:00 +3:30

India's Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) says it has not stopped giving insurance coverage to shipments to Iran despite recent sanctions imposed against Tehran.

Iran sanctions not binding for Turkey’

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +3:30

Turkey’s Energy Minister Taner Yildiz has once again reiterated that his country will not abide by EU and US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Experts say EU ban will rejuvenate ageing Iranian oil fields

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:29:00 +3:30

Western oil experts believe that the European Union ban on Iranian oil to increase pressure on Tehran over its peaceful nuclear program may breathe new life into the country's ageing oil fields.

Iran builds turbofan engines for UAVs

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian official has announced that the country is in possession of the technological know-how to design and build small turbofan engines used in various types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

Karimi's 'Final Whistle' wins 3 awards at Vesoul fest

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:45:00 +3:30

The feature, 'Final Whistle' made by Iranian actress and film director Niki Karimi won three awards at the 18th edition of Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France.

Tajikistan ready to buy Iranian crude oil: Tajik envoy

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:45:00 +3:30

Tajikistan's Ambassador to Tehran Dolat Ali Hatamov has announced his country’s readiness to buy crude oil from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran will continue cooperation with IAEA: Soltanieh

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:40:00 +3:30

Iran has warned against efforts to undermine the country’s interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), insisting that Tehran will continue to collaborate with the UN nuclear agency.

Cutting oil sales to UK, France, lesson to EU: Iran’s Velayati

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:40:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s decision to cut oil sales to British and French firms was a chastening lesson to the European Union members for imposing sanctions on Tehran.

UAE Dragon Oil says operations unaffected by Iran oil ban

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +3:30

A UAE-based oil exploration company which is using an Iranian rig says its payments to Iran have not been affected by Western sanctions as the company has been able to find a way around them.

Europeans entered talks to buy Iranian oil: NIOC

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:51:00 +3:30

A top Iranian oil industry official has said some European states have started negotiations with Tehran in order to purchase Iran’s crude oil.

Iran to hold more talks with IAEA on nuclear energy program

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:09:00 +3:30

Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ali Asghar Soltanieh says the country will hold further talks with the agency over its civilian nuclear energy program.

Vitol: Iran winning in oil sales despite sanctions

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:05:00 +3:30

The world's leading oil trader, Vitol, says the Islamic Republic of Iran has earned more from its crude output due to an increase in global oil prices, despite West-imposed sanctions.

IRI will react to enemies' misconducts: Larijani

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +3:30

Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic will react at a convenient time to misconducts of the enemies.

Iran seeks a way out of nuclear issue: FM

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:39:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said the Islamic Republic is seeking a way out of its nuclear dispute with the West so that both sides win.

Iran cutting oil to EU in line with international law: MP

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:38:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran's recent measure to cut oil exports to two European countries is in line with a well-known international law.

India importing Iran oil, slap in face for US: Ex-US Official

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:33:00 +3:30

A former US official says India’s decision to continue importing Iranian crude despite the recent Western sanctions on the Islamic Republic is “a slap” in the face for the United States.

Ties between Iran, Europe will be restored: Iranian FM

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:00 +3:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has expressed confidence that relations between Iran and Europe will be restored as the two sides are ‘complementary’ to each other.

Iran, Russia naval presence in Syrian waters message to US: MP

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:47:00 +3:30

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the presence of Iranian and Russian naval forces in Syria’s coastal waters is a clear warning to the US to refrain from any possible military adventurism.