Iranian caretaker Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari here Wednesday expressed hope the peace pipeline contract would be signed by the three parties – Iran, Pakistan, and India.

The Qatari football Association announced that it is hoping to arrange a friendly match with Iran next month.

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Thursday stressed that without the recognition of Iran’s rights, a blur prospect would be waiting for the nuclear talks between Tehran and West.