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2nd round of talks on Tehran's initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh held in Moscow

Moscow, Oct 29, IRNA – The negotiations about the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan was continued on Thursday between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov.

Official: COVID-19 kills 399 more in Iran

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA - Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Thursday that a total of 399 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 34,113.

Pakistan hoping to extend electricity imports from Iran

Islamabad, Oct 29, IRNA -- Iran-Pakistan energy cooperation is one of the key factors in development of bilateral relations as the government of Pakistan in a new step has approved to continue imports of electricity it needs from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Normalization of some Arab states' ties with Israel not to last long

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that certain Arab countries' normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will not last long and that its disgrace will stay with them in the history.

Talks on Iran's peace plan for Nagorno-Karabakh dispute kicks off in Moscow

Moscow, Oct 29, IRNA – The negotiations about the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan started on Thursday between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russia's ِDeputy Foreign Minister for Central Asia and Caucasus Andrei Rudenko in Moscow.

President Rouhani congratulates Turkey's National Day

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA – Iran's President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Turkey's National Day in a message on Thursday, stressing safeguarding bilateral ties between the two big neighbors in the current situation caused by the outbreak of coronavirus.

Iran, Afghanistan connected by rail

Kabul, Oct 29, IRNA – Iran connected eastern town of Khaf with Herat, western Afghanistan, through railway as part of Iran's efforts to create calm and peace in Afghanistan.

Iran: Minsk group fails to solve Nagorno-Karabakh issue in past 3 decades

Moscow, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani special envoy in the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh clash between Armenia and Azerbaijan Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), otherwise known as Minsk Group, has been unable to solve the border dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the past three decades.

Azerbaijan welcomes Iran's initiative to halt clash with Armenia, diplomat says

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA – Iran's president special envoy to Azerbaijan said on Thursday that baku welcomed Iran's plan to put an end to the Nagorno-Karabakh and to reach a sustainable peace in the region.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on October 29

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Thursday:

Iran's policy to support independent, strong, unified Iraq

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA -- Secretary of Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei on Wednesday reaffirmed Iran's support for the independent, strong and unified Iraq, saying that the US will leave the region and resistance movement will replace it.

Araghchi leaves Baku for Moscow

Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA – Iranian president's special envoy Abbas Araghchi who had traveled to Azerbaijan Republic to present the Iran's initiative to end the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, left Baku for Moscow on Wednesday night.

Iran's envoy discusses Karabakh situation with Azeri president

Baku, Oct 28, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest develpments in Karabakh in a meeting with Azerbaijan Republic's President Ilham Aliyev late on Wednesday.

Final statement of demonstrators read out outside French Embassy

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA -- Thousands of Tehranis staged a gathering near the French Embassy, ​​condemning publication of offensive cartoons of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in that country and issuing a statement at the end of the ceremony.

Supreme Leader addresses French youth over Macron's insult to Prophet of Islam

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei gave a message to French youth following recent flagrant insults to the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in France, the strong support of the French president and the cabinet of that country for these malicious actions under the guise of "freedom of expression".

Bosnian Parliament spox: Iran pursuing lasting peace for Middle East

Belgrade, Oct 28, IRNA - Chairman of the Bosnian House of Representatives Nebojša Radmanović said on Wednesday that the main factor of lasting peace in the Middle East is Iran that is an independent, stable country which has a remarkably rich history.

Araghchi kicks off consultation on initiative to settle Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Baku, Oct 28, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday kicked off consultations on Iran’s initiative to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

FM Zarif dismisses Iran's exchanging two detained spies with US as fake news

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday reacting to the news about exchanging two detained spies with the United States, and said that "this news is 100 percent false".

COVID-19 kills 415 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Wednesday that some 415 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.

Rouhani: Insulting Prophet Muhammad, disrespect to entire human values

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that insult to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is an insult to all the divine prophets and the human values.

US governing system more guided than democratic: Analyst

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Two analysts told IRNA in a roundtable discussion that the US governing system may seem democratic but it is in fact totally guided and doctrinaire.

Iran serious to punish those guilty for plane crash: FM official

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Mohsen Baharvand said on Wednesday that Iran is ready to accelerate talks for settlement of dispute with Ukraine on January 8 plane crash and will punish those found guilty.

Iran denies alleged export of medicine to Iraq

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Trucks, which carried medicine to Iraq, were not Iranian by no means, Head of Food and Drug Administration of Iran Mohammadreza Shanesaz said on Wednesday ruling out the alleged export of medical supplies to Iraq.

Expert calls for resuming Iran-Bolivia brotherly ties

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Bolivian political analyst Patricia Montaño Durán expressed hope for resuming relations between Iran and Bolivia based on amity and respect during the Bolivian newly-elected government.

Iran making every effort to help settle Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Ambassador

Moscow, Oct 28, IRNA – Tehran is deeply concerned about what is happening in the neighboring countries, so it makes all-out efforts for settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Baku and Yerevan at the negotiating table, senior Iranian diplomat Kazem Jalali said.

Iran condemns assassination of Yemeni sports minister

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Yemen’s minister of sports.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on October 28

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Wednesday:

Bosnia keen on promoting ties with Iran

Belgrade, Oct 28, IRNA – Bosnian Minister of Civil Affairs Ankica Gudeljevic said on Tuesday Bosnia-Herzegovina welcomes the expansion of cultural, scientific, sports and other areas.

Araghchi explains Iran's initiative for establishing peace in Karabakh

Baku, Oct 28, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi explained parts of Iran's initiative for ending Karabakh conflict upon arrival in Baku late on Tuesday.