A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic welcomes dialog with Saudi Arabia to help restore peace to the restive Middle East region.

Iran says British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond’s recent visit to Tehran was within the framework of constructive interaction and mutual respect, saying the two countries future relations should compensate for the past.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran aims to start the process of nuclear commercialization following the conclusion of nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of countries.

Wednesday, August 26, is the 11th of Dhu l-Qa`da on the lunar Hijri calendar, which marks the birthday of Imam Reza (PBUH), , the eighth successor in the Household of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).