Irannews headlines on Thursday include EU expressing pessimism over next Iran nuclear talks; Iran distributingstaple-food coupons to helpcountrys poor; Iran envoy to Baghdad warning of strait closure if US chooses war; Irans former top nuclear negotiator decision to run in upcoming presidential elections and dean of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced ...

Irans government may distribute staple foods to 17 million of the countrys poorest people before theIranian year ends on March 20,Mehrreported, citing an unidentified Commerce Ministry official. Rice, sugar and cooking oil would be handed to those identified as being in need, the official said, according to a report today by the state-run news agency....