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Zarif handshake with Obama not scheduled: Informed source
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif handshake with US President Barack Obama has not been pre-planned, an informed source close to the visiting Iranian delegation said on Tuesday.
Mogherini: EU committed to lift anti-Iran sanctions
The European Union is set on fulfilling its obligations on the lifting of sanctions against Iran, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said after a P5+1 foreign minister meeting with Iran held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Putin praises cooperation with Iran in various areas
President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia was highly satisfied with a progress in cooperation with Iran in various areas, including the fight against terrorism and projects in peaceful nuclear energy.
President Rouhani: West should remove sanctions soon
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron in New York underlined the need for precise implementation of all parts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including removal of sanctions.
Riyadh must be held accountable for Mina crush: Iranian survivors
The Iranian survivors of the recent crush outside the holy city of Mecca, which is estimated to have claimed the lives of thousands of pilgrims, say Riyadh should be held to account for the disaster, Press TV reports.
Deputy FM: No permission issued for burying Iranian pilgrims in Mecca
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined that Tehran hasnt issued any permission to Saudi Arabia to bury the Iranian nationals killed in Mina incident.