Spokesman Confirms Kofi Annan's Imminent Visit to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A spokesman of the United Nations and Arab League's Special Envoy on Syria announced that Kofi Annan is scheduled to pay a visit to Iran next week. ( 15:50:59 - 2012/04/06)

Iran Turns Down Ashton's Proposal to Hold Talks in European States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has rejected several offers extended by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton - who leads the world powers in the negotiations with Tehran - to hold the next round of talks with the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) in European countries, diplomatic sources revealed on Thursday. ( 23:17:18 - 2012/04/05)

Senior MP Lambasts Foreign Interference in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator blasted the foreign countries for their interfering remarks and moves against Damascus, stressing that the Syrian people and government are capable of settling their problems. ( 15:28:52 - 2012/04/05)

Iranian Official Underlines Strategic Ties between Tehran, Ankara
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed the close relations between Tehran and Ankara in different fields, saying that the two neighbors enjoy strategic ties. ( 14:12:02 - 2012/04/05)

Iraq Voices Readiness to Host Iran-Powers Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi Government Spokesman Ali al-Dabbaq announced Baghdad's preparedness to host the upcoming talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany). ( 18:12:34 - 2012/04/04)

Demands Increasing among Iranian Politicians for Changing Venue of Iran-G5+1 Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- More and more Iranian politicians are calling for a change in the venue of the talks between Iran and the world powers. ( 18:03:35 - 2012/04/04)

VP Congratulates Appointment of Ivory Coast's New Prime Minister
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi felicitated Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio on his appointment as Ivory Coast's new prime minister. ( 17:07:21 - 2012/04/04)

Senior MP Confident about Iran-Russia Closer Ties during Putin Era
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker expressed confidence that the victory of Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election will result in a better future for Iran-Russia ties and Moscow's stronger opposition to the West's anti-Iran pressures and stances. ( 15:41:27 - 2012/04/04)

UN-Arab League Envoy Due in Iran in Coming Days
TEHRAN (FNA)- The United Nations and Arab League's Special Envoy on Syria Kofi Annan is scheduled to arrive in Tehran in the next few days in a bid to discuss the humanitarian crisis created by terrorist groups and armed rebels in Syria, a senior Iranian official announced. ( 14:32:28 - 2012/04/04)

Envoy Urges Stronger Int'l Attention to Palestinian Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat reiterated Iran's all-out support for the oppressed people of Palestine, and called on the international community to pay more attention to the Palestinian issue since Israel is trying to marginalize this issue. ( 14:00:06 - 2012/04/04)

Iran to Announce Preferred Venue for Talks with World Powers
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has suggested a venue for upcoming talks between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany), which will be announced soon. ( 13:36:00 - 2012/04/04)

Russia Stresses Necessity for Talks between Iran, World Powers
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Russian foreign ministry official rejected the military option to solve the dispute between Iran and the West, and underlined the necessity for the continuation of negotiations between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany). ( 12:02:00 - 2012/04/04)

Azeri FM Lauds Tehran-Baku Ties as Friendly
TEHRAN (FNA)- Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said that the relations between his country and Iran are friendly, and stressed that the two neighboring countries are determined to further strengthen their bilateral ties. ( 11:25:33 - 2012/04/04)

Envoy: G5+1 Still Discussing Venue of Talks with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- German Ambassador to Tehran Brand Erbel said that discussions still continue among the six world powers over the venue of the upcoming talks with Iran. ( 19:03:43 - 2012/04/03)