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Iran, S Africa FMs call for further eco-political ties

Iran, S Africa FMs call for further eco-political ties

During their talks, Zarif and Nkoana-Mashabane emphasized development of political and economic relations. Zarif arrived in Pretoria on Sunday afternoon to attend the 13th meeting of joint commission as well as to participate in the Iran-South Africa Business Forum.The Iranian top diplomat is also expected to meet with other high-ranking …

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Iran opens cultural week in western Syria

Iran opens cultural week in western Syria

'Decentralizing the cultural activities from the Capital and spreading them to other Syrian provinces is the goal of holding Iran's cultural week in Tartus,' said Iran's cultural attaché in Syria Mohammad Hadi Taskhiri.'Getting Syrian citizens to know more about the Iranian and Islamic culture, civilization and traditions are among other …

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FM stresses need for expansion of Iran-S.Africa ties

FM stresses need for expansion of Iran-S.Africa ties

Zarif is currently in Pretoria, South Africa on the first leg of an African tour which began on October 22 and will later take him to Uganda and Niger.Iran enjoys a good investment security, he said while addressing Iran-South Africa Business Forum that kicked off in Pretoria on Monday. Mohammad …

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Pres. Rouhani: Nobody entitled to comment on Iran military might

Pres. Rouhani: Nobody entitled to comment on Iran military might

'Nobody is entitled to comment on Iran's military might as its development is based on the country's Constitution and defense doctrine,' President Rouhani said at a local gathering held in the Iranian capital this morning.'Iran's military power is aimed at countering threats and aggressions, therefore, it should have a deterrent …

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Iran President felicitates Hungary National Day

Iran President felicitates Hungary National Day

In his message to János Áder released on Monday, President Rouhani hailed the positive and productive changes in relations between Tehran and Budapest.I hope for further promotion and deepening of ties between Iran and Hungary and more high-profile engagements between officials of the two nations, he said.Rouhani also wished prosperity …

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Tremor rocks southern Iran

Tremor rocks southern Iran

According to the seismological center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 3:54 hours local time (0:24 GMT Monday) in an area located at 57.10 degrees longitude and 27.86 degrees latitude and in the depth of 20 kilometers.There is no immediate report on possible casualties or …

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Zarif blasts 'US shameful foreign policy'

Zarif blasts 'US shameful foreign policy'

'Exactly what country is it that Iraqis who rose up to defend their homes against ISIS return to? Shameful US FP, dictated by petrodollars,' Zarif said in a Twitter message in reaction to Tillerson recent allegations on Iraqi popular forces. During his tour to Saudi Arabia, Tillerson on Sunday urged …

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Iran-S. Africa trade exchanges to hit $2bn in 2020

Iran-S. Africa trade exchanges to hit $2bn in 2020

The Iranian and South African diplomacy apparatuses and economic institutes are moving in line with the target of the $ 2bn trade exchanges, stressed the ambassador while commenting on a visit to Pretoria by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.Zarif began his African tour on Sunday at the head of …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on October 23

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on October 23

**IRAN NEWS- Tehran-Beijing trade up 24%- EU intends to stay committed to N.deal- Leader hails Mostafa Khomeini's personality**IRAN DAILY- Iran-China trade up 24%- New Korean ships to help renovate Iran’s freighter fleet- Russia: IAEA not authorized to inspect Iran’s military facilities**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Tillerson on mission impossible in Mideast- 'US wiped …

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