Prodi Underlines Iran's Leading Role in Regional Peace
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi underlined Iran's strong influence on regional developments, and stressed that Tehran plays a leading role in the region. ( 16:39:27 - 2010/09/20)

Ahmadinejad Calls for UN's Serious Role in War on Drug, Terrorism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon asked the international body to boost its efforts in reinvigorating the campaign against drugs and terrorism. ( 15:57:33 - 2010/09/20)

Leader's Representative: Sacrilege of Quran Shows US Fear of Islam
TEHRAN (FNA)- The recent insult to the Muslims' holy book on the 9/11 anniversary should be seen as a helpless reaction of the Americans to the fast spread of Islam in the United States, representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution for Hajj affairs said. ( 15:48:39 - 2010/09/20)

Prodi: Italy not Pursuing US Policies on Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, who is in Tehran for a meeting on the effects and aftermaths of the world financial crisis in Europe, rejected the accusations that Rome is complying with the US policies on Iran's nuclear program. ( 16:24:11 - 2010/09/19)

President: West's Sanctions Help Boost Iran's Progress
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is in New York to attend the 65th UN General Assembly meeting, dismissed effectiveness of the western sanctions against Tehran, and stressed that such pressures would only speed up Iran's progress. ( 16:08:23 - 2010/09/19)

Ahmadinejad Urges UN to Present Equal Opportunities to All Member States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized certain countries' attempts to control the United Nations, and asked the international body to provide equal opportunities for all the member states to play a role in managing world affairs. ( 14:54:45 - 2010/09/19)

Rafsanjani Warns about Muslims' Reaction to Sacrilege of Quran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani warned about the recent sacrilege of the Muslims' holy book on the 9/11 anniversary in the US, and underlined that Muslims would never tolerate disrespect to their religious beliefs and values. ( 13:38:18 - 2010/09/19)

Commander: Jundollah Responsible for Hostage-Taking in Southeastern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that the armed men who took six people hostage in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan several days ago were remnants of the Jundollah terrorist group. ( 20:12:45 - 2010/09/18)

Security Forces Rescue Hostages in Southeastern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian security and law enforcement forces freed several hostages after two day-long clashes in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, a senior provincial police chief announced on Saturday. ( 18:52:39 - 2010/09/18)

Senior Cleric Lambastes Insult to Muslims' Holy Book in US
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati condemned the recent insult to the Holy Quran in the US, and stressed that the move is a sign of US weakness. ( 19:29:50 - 2010/09/17)

Iranian Envoys to Europe Condemn Quran Desecration in US
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian diplomats in the European states in a statement on Friday voiced their strong protest at the desecration of the Muslims' holy book on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the US. ( 19:15:49 - 2010/09/17)

Demonstrators in Tehran Condemn Insult to Holy Quran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Thousands of demonstrators here in Tehran on Friday voiced their strong protest at the recent insult to the holy Quran on the 9/11 anniversary in the US. ( 18:47:03 - 2010/09/17)

Turkey Urges Unimpeded Trade Mechanism with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Teyyip Erdogan underlined his country's resolve to boost trade ties with Iran in an unimpeded manner. ( 18:05:42 - 2010/09/17)

Leader: Enemies Seeking to Undermine Public Support for Gov't
TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined strong public support for the Islamic ruling system in Iran, and warned about enemies' plot to undermine people's trust in their government. ( 16:55:14 - 2010/09/17)