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)

President Warns Certain Arab States against Fueling Unrests in Other Nations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday urged certain regional states to avoid supplying arms to opposition groups and terrorists in the other countries, and cautioned them that they might come to experience the same problem in future. ( 18:21:25 - 2012/04/11)

Senior MP Reiterates Iran's Support for Annan's Peace Initiative
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said that Iran supports any step towards the resolution of the existing problems in Syria, including the six-point peace initiative proposed by the UN-Arab League Envoy, Kofi Annan. ( 15:50:59 - 2012/04/11)

Iran Sees Impartiality Condition for Continued Support for Annan's Plan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Wednesday renewed support for the peace initiative offered by the UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria, but meantime cautioned that it will continue its support only as long as Annan remains impartial in dealing with the Syrian issues and gives a chance to the Syrian government to carry out changes. ( 14:01:29 - 2012/04/11)

Iraq Confirms Hosting Iran-Powers Talks after Istanbul Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraq confirmed earlier reports that Tehran and the world powers have agreed to attend a second meeting in Baghdad to resolve their nuclear standoff following this week's negotiations in Istanbul. ( 11:57:27 - 2012/04/11)

Envoy Denies Reports on Obama's Message to Iran via Turkish PM
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkey's Ambassador to Iran Umit Yardim strongly rejected the recent media reports alleging that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had conveyed a message from US President Barack Obama to Iran. ( 11:43:02 - 2012/04/11)

Egyptian FM Stresses Necessity for Tehran-Cairo Rapprochement
TEHRAN (FNA)- Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr described Iran as an important regional power, and said Cairo seeks to resume relations with Tehran. ( 11:37:57 - 2012/04/11)

Spokesman Warns about Enemies' Plots to Create Rift among Muslims
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast cautioned the Shiite and Sunni Muslims about the plots hatched by the enemies to sow discord among them, and called on all Muslims to keep vigilant against such conspiracies. ( 11:14:54 - 2012/04/11)

Top Advisor: Syrian Opposition Contacted by Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A top advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker said that Iran has contacted the Syrian opposition. ( 08:42:09 - 2012/04/11)

Annan Arrives in Iran for Talks on Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- UN-Arab League Envoy on Syria Kofi Annan, heading a seven member delegation, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to meet with Iranian officials to discuss unrests in Syria. ( 08:32:56 - 2012/04/11)

Former US Official Stresses All-Inclusive Nature of Iran-World Powers Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former US National Security Advisor Gary Sick said the April 14 talks between Iran and world powers in Istanbul will not solely include Tehran's nuclear program, but will also cover an array of non-nuclear issues. ( 19:02:44 - 2012/04/10)

Envoy Reiterates Iran's Support for Peace, Stability in Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Support for the establishment of peace and security in the Persian Gulf is a priority for Iran's foreign policy, Iran's Ambassador to Muscat Hossein Noosh-Abadi said on Tuesday. ( 17:07:28 - 2012/04/10)

FM Official Hopes for Positive, Constructive Talks between Iran, G5+1
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast expressed the hope that the upcoming talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) will be held in a positive and constructive atmosphere. ( 15:49:46 - 2012/04/10)