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Talks underway for return of abducted solider: Police chief

Talks underway for return of abducted solider: Police chief

Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari told reporters during a visit to the southeastern region.Commander of Sistan-Balouchestan Border Guards had said earlier that Iran's security and police officials as well as its Foreign Ministry and the Shia and Sunni Ulema of the eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan have been …

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Red Crescent volunteer organization with 2mn members

Red Crescent volunteer organization with 2mn members

He made the remarks on the sidelines of a meeting of deputies of organization in Mashad.Andam said the organization has created a national network to absorb volunteers, adding that the body accepts members aged above 29 years old.Deputies from 31 provinces of Iran gathered in Mashad for 2-day session with …

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Veep highlights Iran's foreign policy achievements

Veep highlights Iran's foreign policy achievements

'Today, Iranophobia no longer exists and Iranian nationals have no problem for opening banking account in foreign banks across the world, Eshaq Jahangiri said in a parliament (Majlis) briefing held to review proposed ministers' qualifications.'I'm sure that Mr. Zarif (President Rouhani's pick for Foreign Minister) will create such an atmosphere …

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Iran, Armenia to mull expansion of cooperation at FTZ's

Iran, Armenia to mull expansion of cooperation at FTZ's

Upon his arrival, Torkan, heading a delegation, was hosted by the Armenian officials, Armenian deputy ministers of economic and energy and Iran's Ambassador in Yerevan Kazem Sajjadi at Yerevan airport.During their stay, the Iranian delegation is slated to confer with high-ranking Armenian officials to examine expansion of cooperation in both …

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Iran underlines dialogue between Baghdad, Erbil

Iran underlines dialogue between Baghdad, Erbil

Iran elaborated on its stance regarding referendum for statehood in Iraq's Kurdistan region, the envoy told reporters after a meeting with the Iraqi Kurdistan delegation dispatched for Baghdad.He voiced hope for success of talks between the Kurdistan region and the Iraqi federal government.Meanwhile, Rowsch Nuri Shaways, head of the Kurdistan …

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Minister: Iraq firm on development of ties with Iran

Minister: Iraq firm on development of ties with Iran

In a meeting with Governor General of Khorsasn Razavi province Ali Reza Rashidian, the Iraqi minister said that millions of pilgrims travel to Iraq from Iran every year, especially in Arba'ein Rituals, and Iraq has especial planning to provide security and discipline for pilgrims.He added that in recent years the …

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Next cabinet to prioritize defense diplomacy: President Rouhani

Next cabinet to prioritize defense diplomacy: President Rouhani

Introducing Brigadier General Amir Hatami as his nominee for Defense Ministry, President Rouhani described him as a 'reliable' member of the big family of Iran's armed forces.He (Brigadier General Hatami) would prop up all groups of Iran's armed forces, as the responsibility of the ministry is supporting them, Rouhani said …

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Iran sympathizes with Sierra Leone over deadly landslide

Iran sympathizes with Sierra Leone over deadly landslide

Qasemi expressed grief over the sad incident occurred on Monday that resulted in hundreds of deaths and disappearances.The landslide causalities hit 300 people, according to a report by the country's Red Cross. The number of kids who were killed in the landslide remains to be extraordinary due to their vulnerability.Hospitals …

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Inhumane acts unreligious: FM spokesman

Inhumane acts unreligious: FM spokesman

Reacting to the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, Qasemi said, 'Taking such inhumane and violent measures don’t have any sign of religious, especially Islamic, teachings, which contain peace-seeking and blessing.'Terrorists attacked the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in central Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, and killed at least 18 people and wounded …

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Ancient works, monuments identified in southwestern Iran

Ancient works, monuments identified in southwestern Iran

The Public Relations Office of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) quoted head of the archeological team Vahed Julaei as saying the first season of archeological explorations in the city of Ben aimed at identifying the works and the ancient site of the region in line with …

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