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Hariri: Aoun urged me to postpone my resignation, I accepted

Hariri: Aoun urged me to postpone my resignation, I accepted

Hariri appreciated Michel Aoun for his wisdom, prudence and affection.He wished for this decision to pave the way for establishing serious talks.Lebanese PM underlined adhering to Taif Agreement, nonpartisan policy and trying to maintain brotherly ties with Arab countries.The Taif Agreement (National Reconciliation Accord or Document of National Accord) was …

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IP gas pipeline vital project for Pakistan's energy needs: Iran Envoy

IP gas pipeline vital project for Pakistan's energy needs: Iran Envoy

Mehdi Honardoost said this during a meeting with Pakistani Minister for Commerce and Textile Muhammad Pervaiz Malik here on Wednesday. He said that Iran and Pakistan enjoy strong cordial relations but there is lot more to be done to enhance the trade between the two countries to its full potential.Honardoost …

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Donation boxes in Malaysian university for Iran, Iraq quake survivors

Donation boxes in Malaysian university for Iran, Iraq quake survivors

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake on November 12 shook the western Iranian province of Kermanshah and the regions bordering Iraq last week killing at least 437 people and injuring over ten thousands others. According to unofficial reports, some 31,000 homes have been destryed or damaged in the quake. Mohammad Ali Sarvqadi, head …

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Fidel Castro, strong defender of Iran's sovereignty: Cuban embassy

Fidel Castro, strong defender of Iran's sovereignty: Cuban embassy

In the statement that was issued in commemoration of the first anniversary of the death of Fidel Castro , his defense of Iran's integrity, sovereignty and independence is highlighted.The full text of the statement is as follows:With deep pain, but with unwavering firmness and loyalty to his legacy, millions of …

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Trump’s advice not to buy oil from Iran having no effects: Oil minister

Trump’s advice not to buy oil from Iran having no effects: Oil minister

Trump wrote in a statement issued on November 18 that because there is enough supply of oil from other countries, it is possible to limit the purchase of oil and its derivatives from Iran. According to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and G5+1 (UN Security council …

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President Rouhani arrives in Russian city of Sochi

President Rouhani arrives in Russian city of Sochi

Upon arrival at the Sochi airport, President Rouhani was warmly welcomed by a number of Russian officials and Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei.The trilateral negotiations are expected to focus on the achievements made in countering Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Syria and reviewing the future steps for restoring peace in …

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President Rouhani congratulates Lebanon National Day

President Rouhani congratulates Lebanon National Day

“Your stances in addressing fabricated crises by other countries against Lebanon is promising and paving the way for creating solidarity and internal cohesion among Lebanese political parties and tribes,” Rouhani said in his Wednesday message to Lebanese President Michel Aoun. He wished health and success for Lebanon's president as well …

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President Rouhani off to Russia to attend Sochi Summit

President Rouhani off to Russia to attend Sochi Summit

The visit to Russia is upon an invitation by Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Parviz Esmaeili, the head of the Department for Communications and Information Dissemination of the Presidential Office on his Twitter account.Negotiations are expected to focus on regional issues including the Syrian crisis and terrorism.During the one-day stay …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 22

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on November 22

**IRAN NEWS- Gen. Soleimani declares end of ISIS- S. Korean retailer opens 1st convenience store in Iran- Iran looking for new EU oil client**IRAN DAILY- President Rouhani raps ‘worn-out’ Arab League- Total will lose entire investment if it pulls out of South Pars: Zanganeh- Rouhani: France can play productive role …

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Tehran, Seoul ties to promote regional, int’l peace, security: SKorean MP

Tehran, Seoul ties to promote regional, int’l peace, security: SKorean MP

Promoting ties with Iran in all fields is at the center of South Korean parliament’s attention, he said in a meeting with the Iranian head of the friendship group Assadollah Abbasi, during which the Korean lawmaker also expressed pleasure over his visit to Tehran.Chun stressed importance of improved relations in …

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