Ahmadinejad Warns about West's Plots to Create Rift among Regional States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned about the US and other western states' plots to sow discord among the regional countries, and said the world's arrogant powers seek to wage a war in the region to increase arms sales. ( 16:32:59 - 2012/04/12)

DM: Iran Not to Allow Foreign Forces to Undermine Regional Security
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi underlined the Iranian Armed Forces' preparedness to confront any enemy threat, and said the country will not allow the foreign forces to undermine security of the Persian Gulf region. ( 16:18:16 - 2012/04/12)

Iran Arrests Suspects over Assassination of Sunni Cleric
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has made several arrests after the assassination of a Sunni cleric in the Southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, the intelligence ministry announced. ( 16:08:08 - 2012/04/12)

Official: Iran, Turkey Share Common Positions on Int'l Developments
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian foreign ministry official dismissed the recent claims about the relations between Tehran and Ankara, and said the two neighboring countries share common positions on different global developments. ( 15:57:02 - 2012/04/12)

Commander Condemns Foreign Meddling in Syria's Internal Affairs
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for Cultural Affairs and Defense Publicity Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri condemned certain foreign countries for interfering in Syria's internal affairs, and said the Syrian government and people are able to solve their problems by themselves. ( 15:30:05 - 2012/04/12)

Navy Commander: Regional Consensus Only Way to Settle Piracy Problem
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underscored on Thursday that piracy problem in the Indian Ocean can merely be solved through regional consensus. ( 15:21:38 - 2012/04/12)

Iran to Host 16th General Assembly Meeting of ICCI
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Iran Mohammad Nahavandian announced that the country is due to host the 16th General Assembly meeting of Islamic Chambers of Commerce and Industries (ICCI). ( 14:56:45 - 2012/04/12)

Iran, Jordan Keen to Expand Economic Relations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian and Jordanian officials in a meeting in Amman underscored the two countries' enthusiasm for bolstering bilateral ties, specially in the field of economy. ( 14:14:51 - 2012/04/12)

Serbian Minister Calls for Further Development of Economic, Trade Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Serbia's Labor, Employment and Social Affairs Minister Rasim Ljajic in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast stressed the necessity for the further development of economic and trade relations between the two countries. ( 13:46:45 - 2012/04/12)

Annan Underlines Iran's Important Role in Regional Developments
TEHRAN (FNA)- UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria Kofi Annan in a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Southern Qeshm Island stressed Iran's decisive and important role in regional developments. ( 13:30:47 - 2012/04/12)

Iranian Top Negotiator Due in Istanbul Friday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian top negotiator Saeed Jalili is due to leave Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday to attend talks with the six world powers. ( 12:56:34 - 2012/04/12)

Over 16,000 Students Participate in 3rd Nanotechnology Olympiads in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Over 16,000 students registered for participation in the 3rd Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Olympiads for Students before the registration deadline. ( 12:06:04 - 2012/04/12)

Mild Quake Hits Eastern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A mild earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Asadiyeh in South Khorassan province, Eastern Iran, on Thursday. ( 12:05:03 - 2012/04/12)

Study: Aspirin Reduces Cancer Risk
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study showed aspirin's potential role in reducing the risk of cancer death, bringing us considerably closer to the time when cancer prevention can be included in clinical guidelines for the use of aspirin in preventative care. ( 12:03:50 - 2012/04/12)