Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
Iran, P5+1 resume talks in Vienna
 Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers opened the second round of talks here on Monday.

 
All Iranian authorities should be accountable: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says all Iranian authorities, without any exception, should be held accountable to the nation based on their responsibilities.

Clinton: US ready to re-impose sanctions on Iran in case of any provocation
Washington is ready to re-impose sanctions on Iran in response to any provocation from Tehran, US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said.

 
Russia expects military contracts with Iran to be worth ‘Billions’
Vladimir Kozhin, a presidential aide responsible for military and technical cooperation said that Russia expects military contracts with Iran to be worth “billions,” as Tehran is “highly interested” in buying Russian military equipment.

 
Commander says Iran ready to boost naval cooperation with friendly countries
 Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari voiced the country’s preparedness to expand its collaborations with other countries in a bid to secure peace and stability in international waters.

 
Iran condoles Azeri govt. over fire in offshore oil rig
 Iran expressed sympathy with the Republic of Azerbaijan after a fire incident in an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Sunday.


Rouhani: Gov’t favors a safe not security atmosphere
President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that his government favors an atmosphere which is ‘safe not based on security’ measures.

 
Negotiator rejects Amano’s claim on military studies in Iran’s nuclear program
 Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the Islamic Republic does not accept the claims raised in a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano on military studies in Tehran’s nuclear program.

Sweden to open trade office in Tehran
Iran’s minister of communication has said Sweden will open trade office in Tehran in line with extending cooperation in innovation, research, and education.

Iran’s farmed ‘black gold’ exports thrive
Iran’s exports of caviar, a prized delicacy that can fetch more than $100 an ounce, are set to hit 1.5 tonnes this year, agricultural officials say.