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Rouhani: Iran, Russia convergence brings stable Mideast
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that Iran-Russia’s cooperation and convergence would pave the way for establishing a stable and secure Middle East.

 
China’s oil imports from Iran rise to record on condensates use
China imported a record volume of Iranian oil last month as its condensate demand increased and as the Persian Gulf nation sought to boost crude exports.

 
Iranian films in int’l festival in Cologne
The first Iranian films festival will be held in Cologne, Germany for May 29-June 2.

 
Australia, Iran keen to boost economic ties
Australia and Iran intend to boost bilateral economic ties, Australian ambassador Poul Foyl said in meeting with Head of Iran Chamber Gholam-Hossein Shafei.

 
Narcotic police seizes 250kg of drugs in Northern Khorasan
The border police in Northern Khorasan has said it seized 250kg of opium.

 
Spokesman: Ashton’s end of mandate not to affect Iran-powers talks
Iranian Government Spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht stressed that the change of the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, won’t leave any impact on the trend of the nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the six world powers (the US, Russia, China, Britain and France plus Germany).

 
Rafsanjani calls for Iraqis’ vigilance against enemies’ divisive plots
Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani warned against the repercussions of the spread of extremism and terrorism in the region, particularly in Iraq, and urged Iraqi officials and people to be watchful of the plots hatched by the enemies to create rift among them.

 
Senior MP: Nuclear talks fall within frameworks of Iranian nation?s rights
Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Allaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday that Iran-G5+1 nulcear talks fall within framework of the Iranian nation?s rights.




Iran president, UN chief discuss global developments
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon conferred on Wednesday with President Hassan Rouhani on global developments.


 
Dejagah named as Fulham fans’ player of Season
Fulham’s Iranian midfielder Ashkan Dejagah was chosen as Fulham fans’ player of the season.

 

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