Mohammad Javad Atrchian who is the director general of the organization in charge of transit and border checkpoints made the remarks while talking to IRNA on Saturday about two incidents in Turkey where Iranian trucks have been put in fire.He said the Turkish government should shoulder its responsibilities regarding the …
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Zarif felicitates Iraqi counterpart on Fallujah liberation
In his message, Zarif said he believes that the great Iraqi nation with the help of national unity and capabilities will gain bigger victories over Takfiri terrorists and their supporters.The Iraqi city of Fallujah that had been taken by the terrorist group of Daesh in June 2014, was liberated by …
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**IRAN NEWS-Iran a reliable trade partner for Germany-Iran officially sues US for asset verdict-Turkey aims to triple trade with Iran**IRAN DAILY-Hafez’s descendant talks about great poet-EU removes Iran Air from its blacklist-Iran’s return to global market faster than expected**IRANIANS-JCPOA comes to help oil industry-P1+5 must fulfill JCPOA obligations-Crude oil rises …
Read More »Ayatollah Sistani urge unity among Iraqi people
In a statement read by Karbala Friday Prayer Leader Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai during the sermon, the Grand Ayatollah called on the Iraqi government to support the refugees and displaced people without any type of religious and sectarian discrimination.Ayatollah Sistani also encouraged the Iraqi forces to treat civilians, women, children, the …
Read More »Germany hails 'constructive' Zarif-Steinmeier talks
Asked by IRNA to assess Wednesday's meeting between Steinmeier and Zarif in the German capital, Sawsan Cheli stressed that 'constructive talks' between the top diplomats took place in an 'open atmosphere.'Talks dwelt on regional issues, notably Syria, Chebli said.Both minister focused on ways as how one could jump-start the Geneva …
Read More »Iraqi Fallujah liberated from Daesh terrorists
The Iraqi Prime Minister Heidar al-Ebadi was informed on Friday about the liberation of the former Daesh stronghold in a joint letter communicated to him by the head of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (al-Hashd al-Shaabi) Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, Secretary General of the Badr Organization Hadi Al-Ameri as well as the …
Read More »Iran armed forces will not allow any aggression: Commander
The armed forces are ready to make any sacrifice in defending the country borders and the Islamic establishment under the guidelines of the Commander in Chief of Iranian Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, General Malekian said in a local ceremony on Friday.The commander praised the strong presence of Iranian …
Read More »Prayers Leader says Saudis, Zionist regime, US form dirty triangle
Delivering his Friday prayers sermon, Ayatollah Kashani said the world of Islam should get united against the American-Zionist arrogance.He said whole the world of Islam, either Shiias or Sunnis, do know that Saudi rial, Zionists' policies and the US power form the angles of the triangle and all corruption against …
Read More »Iranian Dy FM, Swiss FM discuss expansion of ties after JCPOA
The two sides also exchanged views on regional developments as well as implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), stressing the two-way economic cooperation.Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that the Swiss party should fully implement its commitments, especially in the banking sector.The Swiss minister for his part said his country is …
Read More »Police: No infiltration by Daesh, Takfiri terrorists into Iran
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Sari, June 16, IRNA -- Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari underlined that there has been no report on the movements and penetration of Daesh (the ISIS) Takfiri terrorists to Iran. www.irna.ir
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