Iran DailyIran extends Christmas greetings
Iranian officials congratulated Christians around the globe on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and Christmas.
UN chief for Iran involvement in Syria talks
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Iran should be invited to the long-awaited international conference aimed at achieving a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
AEOI chief: IAEA to inspect Gachin mine soon
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said that inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are to visit Gachin uranium mine in the south of the country in the near future.
Prospects for Iran gas exports improve
A new oil minister and an easing of international sanctions have raised prospects for new pipeline exports of natural gas by Iran, according to Facts Global Energy (FGE), London.
Qatar offers help to exploit joint gas field
Qatar offered to help Iran develop its share of the worlds biggest gas field so both countries can reap the maximum long-term rewards, sources at state-run Qatar Petroleum (QP) said.
Majlis approves changing capital
The Majlis on Tuesday approved the draft bill paving the ground to pick another city as the nations capital and move the seat of the government from Tehran.
Gold tycoon has no links with government
Deputy foreign minister for Asia-Pacific affairs said Tuesday that an Iranian-Azeri businessman, Reza Zarrab, who was arrested in Turkey last week, has no links with the government.
WAVE act, first step toward global anti-extremism drive
Irans ambassador to the United Nations described a UN resolution based on Iranian President Hassan Rouhanis World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) proposal as the first step towards global fight against violence and extremism.
Former diplomat allays nuclear worries
The slow pace of nuclear negotiations between Iranian and P5+1 experts is not worrying, said an international affairs expert.
10 illegal Pakistani nationals arrested
Iranian border guards arrested 10 Pakistani nationals who tried to cross the eastern borders illegally, media reports said.
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MPs want to move thecapital, govt. says no
The Iranianparliament has approvedthe outlines of a controversial proposal toselect another city as the countrys capitaland move the seat of the government fromTehran.
Israellaunchesairstrike onGaza Strip,kills onelittle girl
Israeli warplanes on Tuesday carriedout an airstrike in the Gaza Strip inwhich at least one Palestinian hasbeen reportedly killed in the strike.
Chinamore thandoublesIran crudeoil imports
China more than doubled its crudeoil imports from Iran in Novembermonth-on-month amid hopes forsanctions relief on the Islamic Republic,new customs data shows.
Iran to buildspecialized radiotherapyhospital
The AtomicEnergy Organization ofIran plans to build a specialized radiotherapyhospital through a joint venture with PasargadBank, a private bank, AEOI director AliAkbar Salehi announced on Tuesday.
Yemen promises some autonomy to southern secessionists
Yemeni political parties have signed a documentpledging a just solution that wouldgrant some autonomy to the south in the faceof secessionist demands, state news agencySaba reported.
Egypt rejectsanti-Assadnominee for U.S.ambassador:report
The U.S. government has decided tochange its initial pick for U.S. ambassadorto Egypt after the countrysmilitary-backed government signaledthe pick would not be welcomed.
Ukraine receives first tranche of Russian bailout
Russia told Ukraine on Tuesday it had transferredthe first $3 billion tranche of a $15 billionbailout, part of plans to keep Kiev firmlywithin Moscows orbit and out of the EuropeanUnions embrace.
Iran wants nuclear negotiationsto continue: Leaders advisor
Ali AkbarVelayati, a senioradvisor to Irans Supreme Leader,has said that Iran is keen to continuenegotiations with world powers overits nuclear program provided that itsrights are respected.
Irans support for Syria islogical: Russian MP
Irans support for the Syriangovernment is logical given theongoing interference of other countries in the two-yearconflict in the country, according to the chairman of theRussian parliament foreign affairs committee.
Iran should participate in Syria talks: UN chief
United NationsSecretary General Ban Ki moonsaid on Monday invitations to the nextround of Syria peace talkswould be sent by the end ofyear as he launched a fresh appealfor Iran to participate.
Jack Straw, Britishparliamentary team to visitIran in January
Former British foreignsecretary Jack Straw is scheduledto visit Iran in the coming weeks along with a Britishparliamentary delegation, an Iranian MP announced onTuesday.
Aide denies Rouhani wrote op-ed forGerman paper
A presidentialaide has deniedthat Iranian President Hassan Rouhaniwrote an editorial for a German newspaperin which he called to strengthen ties withthe West.
Iranian minorities will be appointed tokey posts soon: presidential advisor
AnIranian presidentialaide said on Saturday thatthe government will soon assignpeople from ethnic and religiousminorities to key administrativeposts.
EbrahimRahimpourappointed Iransenvoy for CaspianSea affairs
OnTuesday, IranianForeign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarifappointed his deputy for Asia andPacific affairs, Ebrahim Rahimpour,as the countrysspecial envoy forCaspian Sea affairs.
