Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Republicans warn Iran and Obama that deal wont last
A group of 47 Republican senators has written anopen letterto Irans leaders warning them that any nuclear deal they sign with President Barack Obamas administration wont last after Obama leaves office.
Obama cites progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks
The United States andIranhave narrowed their differences in nuclear weapons negotiations, PresidentBarack Obamasaid in the face of a renewed Republican warning on Sunday that any deal will face a tough congressional review.
Iran, IAEA start technical talks
Iran and the IAEA officials started technical talks on Iranian nuclear program in Tehran on Monday.
Zarif receives Algeria, Thailand, Senegal new envoys
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in separate meetings with Algeria, Thailand and Senegal new envoys, underlined Tehrans readiness to expand ties with them.
Top security official: Iran not to accept N. deal at any price
Secretary of Irans National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani underlined the removal of all sanctions against Tehran as a prerequisite for a nuclear agreement with powers, stressing that Tehrans rights and conditions should be respected in any final deal.
New police chief appointed
Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari was appointed as Irans new police commander.
Winding road ahead of Iran nuclear talks: AEOI chief
A winding road lies in the course of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said, expressing the hope for a win-win conclusion of negotiations on Tehrans peaceful nuclear program.
Damavand faster, stronger than Jamaran: Iran navy commander
Irans Navy commander said the countrys new destroyer Damavand, which officially joined the naval fleet on Monday, is more advanced than a previous version, Jamaran, warship in terms of mobility and propulsion power.