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)

Senior Lawmaker Condemns Foreign Meddling in Syria's Internal Affairs
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator 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. ( 15:34:18 - 2012/04/10)

Senior Diplomat: Iran Supports Collective Security for Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian foreign ministry official reiterated Tehran's strong opposition to foreign meddling in the region, and stressed that Iran is in pursuit of the establishment of security in all the regional states. ( 11:41:58 - 2012/04/10)

IRGC Commander Hails Syria's Resistance against Arrogant Powers
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour praised Syria for its long-term resistance against the arrogant powers and advocates of the Zionist regime. ( 11:01:29 - 2012/04/10)

Salehi Calls on World Powers to Start Prerequisite-Free, Honest Talks with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called on the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) to take part in the upcoming negotiations with Iran in an honest way and free from any precondition. ( 17:35:43 - 2012/04/09)

Iranian MP: Progress of Upcoming Talks Depends on World Powers' Attitude
TEHRAN (FNA)- The progress and continuation of talks between Tehran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) would depend on the attitude and position of the six world powers in the upcoming meeting in Istanbul, a prominent Iranian lawmaker said. ( 13:20:00 - 2012/04/09)

Iranian Deputy FM, Omani Deputy PM Discuss Strategic Ties, Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Visiting Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Said discussed bilateral ties and cooperation and exchanged views over developments in the region. ( 11:33:36 - 2012/04/09)

Speaker Underlines Iran's Positive View about Talks with World Powers
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will enter the new round of talks with the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) with a positive view, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said, and asked the world powers to show a positive attitude during the talks in Istanbul on April 14 as well. ( 11:23:18 - 2012/04/09)

Iran's FM Stresses Improving Conditions in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that conditions in Syria are getting better and the country has succeeded in resolving a major part of the exiting problems. ( 11:07:08 - 2012/04/09)

EU Official Confirms Report on Resumption of Talks with Iran in Istanbul
TEHRAN (FNA)- EU foreign policy officials Sunday evening confirmed earlier reports in Tehran that the two sides have agreed to resume negotiations in a new round of meetings in Istanbul. ( 10:29:42 - 2012/04/09)

Chinese FM Thanks Iran for Freighter Rescue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi expressed gratitude to Iran for its successful rescue of 28 mainland crew members on board a hijacked freighter. ( 10:20:35 - 2012/04/09)

Top Commander Lambasts S. Arabia for Suppressing Protestors
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi slammed Saudi Arabia for its crackdown on protestors, and stressed that such a repressive regime which is exercising extreme suppression against its own citizens is not entitled to interfere in the internal affairs of the other countries. ( 17:58:02 - 2012/04/08)

Ahmadinejad Condoles with Russia over Plane Crash
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed his condolences to the Russian people and government over the death of Russian citizens in a plane crash in that country. ( 16:19:02 - 2012/04/08)

Istanbul to Host Iran-G5+1 Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) are scheduled to resume their talks in Istanbul, Turkey, and in case of good progress hold a second round of talks in Iraq's capital city of Baghdad. ( 14:41:14 - 2012/04/08)