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Putin tells Iran’s Rouhani he sees a chance to end nuclear row
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday he believes there is a “real chance” to resolve the international standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program, the Kremlin said.

 
Iran, six powers to resume nuclear talks in Geneva
Representatives from Iran and the six major world powers are set to resume a fresh round of talks about Tehran’s nuclear energy program in the Swiss city of Geneva in two days.

 
MP: Iran to reconsider relations if France continues with hostile attitude
A member of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission warned Paris on Monday that continuation of the current antagonist policies by France could force Iran to reconsider its relations with the EU member state.

 
Zarif: 90% progress in Geneva nuclear negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told that Iran and the P5+1 countries have progressed 90% to achieve a nuclear deal during last two talks in Geneva and there are only a 10% discussion to solve the differences.

 
Maliki due in Tehran to discuss 1975 Algiers accord
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is slated to visit Iran to discuss implementation of a border agreement signed between the two countries in Algerian capital, Algiers, in 1975, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced.

 
Iran arrests terrorists behind assassination of Zabol prosecutor
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force announced on Monday that it has arrested the terrorists who assassinated the prosecutor of Zabol city in Sistan and Balouchestan province less than two weeks ago.

 
Iranian youth plays leading role in scientific development, UN chief
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Iran, enjoying ancient civilization and young generation, can play a key role in promotion of science and technology across the globe.

 
President: Management of water resources, government’s basic challenge
President Hassan Rouhani said management of water resources is the most basic challenge the Iranian government is currently facing.

 
Vice president to pursue issue of direct Iran-US flight
Former caretaker of Iran’s High Council for Iranian Expatriates Akbar Trokan said on Monday he will no longer be in charge of pursuing resumption of direct Iran-US flight, as the vice president for executive affairs is now in charge of the mission.

 
Iran commiserates with Russia over place crash
Iran has extended its condolences to the Russian government and nation over a deadly plane crash which left dozens of people dead.

 

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