Qatari Emir: Talks Best Way to Settle Iran-West Problems
TEHRAN (FNA)- Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani voiced strong opposition to military intervention in the region by the world powers, and described talks as the only way to resolve problems between Iran and the West.

Iran's War on Narcotics:
Drug Discovery, Seizures in Iran's Northern Province almost Double
TEHRAN (FNA)- The volume of drug seizure by the Iranian law enforcement police in the country's Northern province of Ardabil has witnessed an eye-catching increase since the beginning of the current Iranian year (started on March 20), a provincial police chief announced on Tuesday.

Lebanese Expert: US Fight against Al-Qaeda Pretext for Presence in Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Lebanese military and strategic expert said the US nourishes terrorist organizations like the al-Qaeda in a bid to justify its presence in the region under the pretext of a so-called war on terrorism.

Iran Likely to Build New N. Power Plants in Joint Venture with Other States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran said it is open to study proposals from other countries for the construction of new nuclear power plants in the form of joint ventures.

Spokesman Dismisses EU Oil Embargo on Iran as "Propaganda Campaign"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the US and EU oil embargo against Iran as part of the West's propaganda campaign designed to gain an upper-hand in the talks between Iran and the world powers.

Iran Urges Canada to Repatriate Fugitive Banker
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast called on Canada to repatriate fugitive banker Mohammad Reza Khavari - a main culprit in a recent $2.6 billion bank scam - to Iran as soon as possible.

Iran: Grounds Paved for Holding Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran said Tuesday that the necessary grounds are prepared for concluding strategic cooperation agreements with Afghanistan, and stressed that it welcomes and supports any move which can revive security and stability in its Eastern neighbor.

Minister: Iran Doubles GDP in 5 Years despite Sanctions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Shamseddin Hosseini said that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled during the last five years, saying that the powerful growth proves Tehran's ability to successfully defuse the western sanctions.

Spokesman: Iran Eager to Find Proper Mechanism to Soothe IAEA's Concerns
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran said on Tuesday that it is trying to find proper mechanisms to ease the legal and technical concerns of the International Atomic Energy Agency about its nuclear drive, but meantime hoped once again that the country's cooperation with the IAEA would not be influenced by political objectives.

Jordanian Politician: US Using Al-Qaeda to Dominate Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Jordanian politician warned of the US plots to revive the al-Qaeda in the region, and said Washington seeks to dominate the regional countries by using terrorist groups.

Quake Hits Southern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the County of Bandar Genaveh, in Bushehr province, Southern Iran on Sunday.

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Russia Conference Aimed at Forcing US to End Support for Terrorists in Syria

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Qatari Emir: Talks Best Way to Settle Iran-West Problems

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Drug Discovery, Seizures in Iran's Northern Province almost Double

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Lebanese Expert: US Fight against Al-Qaeda Pretext for Presence in Region

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Iran Likely to Build New N. Power Plants in Joint Venture with Other States

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Spokesman Dismisses EU Oil Embargo on Iran as "Propaganda Campaign"

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Iran Urges Canada to Repatriate Fugitive Banker

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Iran: Grounds Paved for Holding Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Afghanistan

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Minister: Iran Doubles GDP in 5 Years despite Sanctions

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Spokesman: Iran Eager to Find Proper Mechanism to Soothe IAEA's Concerns