Rouhani urges ‘fair, constructive’ talks
President Hassan Rouhani called for “fair and constructive” nuclear talks Tuesday as Iranians marked the 35th anniversary of the Islamic revolution amid recent progress in negotiations with world powers.
Russia rejects "one-sided" UN draft resolution on Syria
Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday described the UN Security Council's draft resolution on Syria as "counterproductive" and the ideas proposed by Western partners as "absolutely one-sided and detached from reality."
US peace plan to include Palestinian recognition of Jewish state: report
A US-brokered framework agreement to be introduced soon to the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks would include Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, the Ma'ariv daily reported on Tuesday.
Indonesian, Iranian companies cooperate in building oil refinery
PT Kreasindo Resources Indonesia and Iran-based Nakhle Barani Pardis on Tuesday agreed to cooperate in building an oil refinery in Indonesia, a company executive said here.
Iran vows to keep "peaceful" nuclear technology
Iran will pursue its "peaceful" nuclear technology and resist any kinds of threat against its interests in nuclear talks with the world powers, President Hassan Rouhani said in the occasion marking the 35th anniversary of 1979 Islamic revolution on Tuesday.
China to continue Syrian shipment support: FM
A spokeswoman for China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the country will continue to work with parties concerned to ensure "safe and smooth" transport of chemical weapons material out of Syria.
Afghan president heads to Turkey to attend trilateral summit
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Tuesday left for Ankara to participate in a two-day summit focusing on Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan, the country's Presidential Palace said.
Iran to resist "threats" in nuclear talks: president
Iran will resist any kinds of threat against its interests in nuclear talks with the world powers, President Hassan Rouhani said in the occasion marking the 35th anniversary of 1979 Islamic revolution on Tuesday.
Israel hits militant targets in Gaza
Israeli aircraft attacked militant targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in retaliation for a rocket fired into the western Negev late Monday night, the military said in a statement.
15 soldiers killed in Gunmen attack in Iraq
Fifteen soldiers were killed in insurgent attack at their base in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh on Tuesday, a provincial police source said.