In a meeting with Adil Abdul-Mahdi--the Iraqi Prime Minister--and his entourage, Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out to the ideological, cultural and historical convergence among the Iranian and Iraqi nation and stressed: The relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq is beyond simple ties between two neighboring countries and the …
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Lebanon speaker offers condolences to Iran flood victims
In a message to his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani, Nabih Berri lauded the Iraniand, in particular the country's armed forces' help for the flood victims.The Lebanese parliament speaker, meantime, regretted the re-imposition of sanctions against Iran which has prevented dispatch of humanitarian aids to the flood-hit regions.Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali …
Read More »Iraq halts crossings along Chazabeh border to prevent floods
'Iraq's Border Crossing' apparatus claimed that exchange of goods, passengers and pilgrims have been temporarily halted at Chazabeh-Sheib border crossing region until further notice. In a statement issued on Saturday, the statement read that this will be done based on a request by the Iranian side calling for adopting precautionary …
Read More »Iran continues counter-terrorism cooperation with Iraq: Pres Rouhani
In a joint press conference with his Iraqi guest Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi here on Saturday, the President highlighted the importance of the issue of security for both countries.Abdul-Mahdi arrived in the Iranian capital this morning.Referring to his recent visit to Baghdad, he appreciated Iraqi hospitality. On Tehran-Baghdad ties, the …
Read More »UN: US expected to respect pact on ICC official's visa
Commenting on the UN secretary general's stance on US impeding visa issuance for the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatu Bensouda, Stephane Dujarric in an exclusive interview with Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) expressed hope that 'the United States Government will continue to comply with its obligations under the UN …
Read More »Zarif stresses Iran peace-seeking approach
“Flip-flop par excellence: one day US claims Iran on verge of collapse, the next we’re demonized as a 'Great Power' that threatens NATO. @SecPompeo & his boss will make any contradictory claim that fits an occasion,” Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote in his Twitter account.He added “In contrast, Iran is consistently …
Read More »Kuwait sends first humanitarian aid to Iranian flood-stricken
The package includes strong water evacuation pumps, pharmaceuticals, foodstuff and other items.Kuwaiti government’s aid packages are to continue in the upcoming weeks.The country’s Council of Ministers has assigned the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society to cooperate with Foreign Ministry to provide relief aid to the Iranian flood-stricken people in Iran.8072**2050Follow us …
Read More »Terrorists to launch chemical attacks on safe areas in Syria
The sources clarified according to a report published in Russian in Sputnik News Agency that Jabhat al-Nusra and Turkistani Party terrorist groups have mounted chemical warheads on 120 missiles in one Jabhat al-Nusra positions in Sahl al-Rouj area in western Idleb, SANA reported.The sources added that the missiles had been …
Read More »Iran parliamentary delegation in Qatar to attend IPU meeting
Upon arrival, Iranian delegation was welcomed by Iran ambassador to Qatar Mohammad Ali Sobhani and a member of Qatar parliament foreign policy commission.Head of Iran delegation Mohammad Javad Jamali said Iranian MPs had earlier held a meeting to discuss having more active and constructive participation in IPU expert committees like …
Read More »Senior cleric terms people’s presence as key to birth of Islamic Revolution
It is people who make the Revolution dynamic and pave the way for promoting power, AbuTorabi Fard said in the first sermon of his prayers speech.He added that nations pave the ground for prophets and righteous leaders to play their role and indifference toward their responsibility will pave the way …
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