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Iran to expand cooperation with U.N. nuclear watchdog
Irans new atomic energy chief pledged increased cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Monday, less than two weeks before the two sides hold a new round of talks over Tehrans disputed atomic activities.
Iran mulls Persian cat next animal astronaut
Iran says it is considering sending a Persian cat into space as the next animal astronaut after claims of launching a monkey earlier this year.
Iran, Iraq underline peaceful solution to Syrian crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Parliament Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi in a meeting in Tehran reiterated the need for a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
Iran seeks peace, stability in Syria: Rouhani
If the West gives up on setting conspiracies in the region, the Revolution Guards will not aim to create a military dominance in the region, Iranian President Rouhani said.
FM: Irans N. issue can be solved if world powers prove serious
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined Tehrans firm stance in defending its right to use peaceful nuclear technology, but meantime stressed that the nuclear impasse between Iran and the West can be settled if the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) show that they are serious in talks.
Oil Minister: 4 South Pars phases to come online in 18 months
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh announced that four phases of the countrys giant South Pars gas field will come online by the end of the next Iranian year (March 20, 2015).
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