In an interview with IRNA, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said that Iran and Saudi Arabia are two important members of the Muslim world and it is the desire of Pakistan that the two countries should resolve their issues diplomatically.“If the two countries cooperate with each other that will be …
Read More »Foreign Ministry to follow up Leader's message on Hajj
On September 5, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message to the world Muslims on the occasion of this year's Hajj congregation which is to be performed in the absence of the Iranian pilgrims.The Leader urged the Islamic world leaders and Muslim nations to …
Read More »Mayor of Belgrade due in Tehran on Sept. 8
Mali's visit to Tehran is aimed at exchanging views on issue of mutual interest with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.The talks would focus on inking an agreement for Tehran-Belgrade cooperation.While in Tehran, Mayor of Belgrade is to become familiar with different sectors of basic city services of the Iranian …
Read More »Muslim community should step in to safeguard pilgrims
Shahabi made the remarks in a recent exclusive interview with IRNA.The full text of the interview follows:Q. What is your opinion about Saudi Arabia managing the Hajj congregation.It is clear now from successive incidents over the past thirty years that there is a great need for reorganization of the whole …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Sept 8
** IRAN DAILY- Leader slams world silence on Hajj tragedy- Iran inks deals with Asian companies on developing refineries- Zarif: Iranian Islam different from that of Saudi Wahhabis** IRAN NEWS- Leader lashes out at Saudi Arabia over Mina tragedy- Iran's investment plan at Korean biotech city stalls- Indian shipping Corp …
Read More »Iranian Leader's Hajj message recognized in international law: Expert
'Saudi Arabia that hosts during the annual ceremony more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world is responsible for their safety and security,' Vladimir Zakharov, Head of the Russian Institute for Strategic Research told the Islamic Republic News Agency on Wednesday.The Mina bloody stampede as well as the crane …
Read More »Iran's intervention in Arab countries baseless accusation: Foreign Ministry
'The baseless accusations by Aboul Gheit Secretary General of the Arab League tend to be the same old uncalculated accusations brought against Iran in the past, Bahram Qasemi said on Wednesday.Qasemi referred to the dire conditins of Syrian people and said that the ongoing crisis in Syria is the result …
Read More »Enhanced Tehran-London relations emanated from Iran's national sovereignty
He made the remarks in a statement to the staff of Iranian Embassy in London.He said that Tehran and London ties experienced ups and downs in the past and that after a breakup, diplomatic relations resumed at a limited level and our colleagues through their endeavors and under management of …
Read More »French parliamentarian upbeat with fresh Tehran-Paris cooperation
Bartolone made the remark in a press conference in Tehran after a meeting with head of the Center for Strategic Studies affiliated to the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati.He said that the new round of durable relations between Iran and France has begun following nuclear accord between Iran and the …
Read More »Leader demands UN inquiry into deaths of Iranian pilgrims, blood money (UPDATES)
The Supreme Leader made the remarks in a meeting with the families of martyrs of Mina tragedy and Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia.'Saudi wicked evil progeny does not deserve to run the holy shrines,' the Supreme Leader said when His Eminency took part in the meeting of the bereaved families.Negligence and …
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