Azeri Politician Hails Iran's Role in Regional Stability
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Islamic Party of Azerbaijan Mohsen Samadov lauded Iran for its key role in the establishment of stability and tranquility in the region. ( 16:24:25 - 2010/06/09)

Iranian, Azeri Presidents Underline Expansion of Mutual Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev stressed the two countries' resolve to bolster mutual cooperation in all the various fields. ( 16:05:53 - 2010/06/09)

Police Seize Large Opium Cargo in Central Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's police squads seized over half a ton of opium in an operation in the country's central province of Isfahan, a provincial police chief announced on Wednesday. ( 15:54:58 - 2010/06/09)

NAM Stresses Peaceful Solution to Iran's N. Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- All members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in a statement underlined their support for Iran's inalienable right to use peaceful nuclear technology, and stressed that the country's nuclear issue should be settled merely through peaceful means. ( 15:47:30 - 2010/06/09)

Official: Iraqi Market Vital to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iraqi market enjoys abundant potentials which should be used by Iran and other neighboring countries, Chairman of Tehran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines (TCCIM) Yahiya Al-e Eshaq said, describing Iraq as a vitally important market for Iran. ( 15:38:42 - 2010/06/09)

Parliament Warns about Reviewing Iran's Cooperation with IAEA
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament warned on Wednesday that in case the UN Security Council issues a new sanctions resolution against Tehran's nuclear program, the legislative body will require the government to review cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ( 15:27:36 - 2010/06/09)

Tehran Summons Swiss Envoy over Abduction of Iranian Scholar
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran to protest at the abduction of an Iranian scholar by the US last year. ( 15:13:32 - 2010/06/09)

'Nanocoax' Solves Solar Cell 'Thick and Thin' Dilemma
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers found that a nano-scale solar cell inspired by the coaxial cable offers greater efficiency than any previously designed nanotech thin film solar cell by resolving the "thick & thin" challenge inherent to capturing light and extracting current for solar power. ( 15:01:16 - 2010/06/09)

Turkish Speaker Due in Tehran Sunday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkish Parliament Speaker Mehmet Ali Sahin plans to visit Tehran on Sunday. ( 14:55:30 - 2010/06/09)

Frattini Calls for Further Talks with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini called for the start of a new round of talks with Iran after Tehran presented a nuclear initiative in collaboration with Brazil and Turkey. ( 14:50:57 - 2010/06/09)

Iranian, Chinese Ministers Discuss Railway Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Road and Transportation Minister Hamid Behbahani and Chinese Railways Minister Liu Zhijun in a meeting on Wednesday reviewed ways to bolster cooperation between the two sides. ( 14:42:17 - 2010/06/09)

New Use for Old Drugs in Treating Hepatitis C
TEHRAN (FNA)- New research results showed that common drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes and obesity could be used to successfully treat hepatitis C virus infection. ( 14:33:06 - 2010/06/09)

Mild Quake Hits Southwestern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Jayezan in Khuzestan province, Southwestern Iran, on Wednesday. ( 13:10:13 - 2010/06/09)

Ahmadinejad Arrives in Dushanbe
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Tajikistan capital, Dushanbe at the head of a high-ranking delegation to attend the World Water Summit. ( 12:25:52 - 2010/06/09)