Addressing a local commemoration ceremony for martyrs on Friday, he said that the Khatam ul-Anbia air base is monitoring the country’s sky 24/7, and has developed its operation in 3,700 points throughout the country. The air defense base comprises the Army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the Police and …
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FM spox: Iran’s regional influence not based on militarism
Qasemi made the remarks speaking exclusively to IRNA, when asked to comment about the recent reports by certain media and voices of concern by some regional officials about Iran's growing influence in the region, the latest of which was anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman during his Malaysia visit. …
Read More »Senior cleric: Enemy seeking to disintegrate regional countries
Referring to rising efforts to fuel Iranophobia in the region, Ayatollah Khatami said that Iran will use its power to boost stability of its neighboring countries. “Don’t you want to believe that the US and Western countries are seeking to disintegrate your countries?” he asked while addressing regional leaders. “US …
Read More »Tehran to follow up case of disrespecting Iranian nationals at Turkish border
“Authenticity of the video has not been confirmed yet and the case is now under investigation,” the ambassador told IRNA in an interview.The Iranian embassies, all-over the world, are responsible to protect the rights and dignity of the Iranian nationals, Taherianfard said.He told those who are to lodge complaints in …
Read More »Veep congratulates Bulgarian National Day
Jahangiri also congratulated Gerdzhikov on his appointment in the message.He expressed hope to witness expansion of Tehran-Sofia cooperation and relations in Gerzhikov tenure.Jahangiri wished prosperity and progress for the people and government of Bulgaria.1430**1394 www.irna.ir
Read More »IRNA to host meeting of heads of ECO news agencies
In an exclusive interview with IRNA, on the sidelines of the newly-ended ECO Summit in Islamabad, Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri said that the ECI will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding with IRNA to expand its cooperation with the Iranian state news agency. He went on to say that the time …
Read More »Iran to attend IORA confab in Indonesia
According to Indonesian Foreign Ministry, 16 out of 21 member states of IORA have voiced readiness to take part in the event at the level of leaders.Director General of Indonesian Foreign Ministry for Asia-Pacific Affairs Desra Persaya confirmed that representatives of 21 member states are to attend the conference, 16 …
Read More »Russia: Tehran-Moscow relations deeply rooted, stable
In her weekly press briefing, she said relations between the two countries date back to some 516 years ago and described it as very consolidated.Iran and Russia as two prominent countries in the region have established relation since 16th century, she said. Tehran is regarded as a powerful and sustainable …
Read More »Relative progress made in talks with Saudis on Hajj
'If the talks on meeting expectations raised by Iran reach an agreement, then the path will be open for the Iranian pilgrims to attend this year Hajj congregation,' said the official. An Iranian delegation headed by Mohammadi arrived in Riyadh on February 22 upon the invitation of the Saudi officials …
Read More »Qasemi denies allegations lodged in Saudi’s statement against Iran
The unfounded allegations have been mentioned in the clause 15 of a joint statement issued at the end of the visit of the Saudi king to Malaysia on March 1st, Qasemi said.In the statement, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia accused Iran of interfering in the “internal affairs of countries in the …
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