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Iran leader's top aide meets Syrian President

Iran leader's top aide meets Syrian President

The meeting was held in the presidential palace in Damascus.Velayati, who is also the secretary general of the Global Association of the Islamic Awakening, visited Syria to participate in a conference on Quds.The two-day conference that began on Tuesday in Damascus was hosted by Syria's Ministry of Religious Endowments (Awqaf) …

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Syrian government regains control over Eastern Ghouta

Syrian government regains control over Eastern Ghouta

Russian military reported that the Syrian army has established control over Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, which until now has been under control of Jeish al-Islam militant group.'Today, a landmark event in the history of the Syrian Arab Republic took place. The state flag flown over a building … in …

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Trump lacks legal authority on war in Syria: US senator

Trump lacks legal authority on war in Syria: US senator

President Trump 'has no legal authority' to deepen the US military engagement in Syria, Senator Bernie Sanders said in a statement on Wednesday.'President Trump has no legal authority for broadening the war in Syria,' he added.'It is Congress, not the president, who determines whether our country goes to war, and …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on April 12

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on April 12

** FINANCIAL TRIBUNE - Tensions running high in Syria- Steel exports hit 7.3m tons, up 39 percent- Auto parts were Iran's main import last year** IRAN DAILY - Iran: oil at $ 60 good, positive outlook on India gas deal- Iran FM urges trade balance with Brazil- 257 dead as …

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Tehran, Doha agree to continue border cooperation

Tehran, Doha agree to continue border cooperation

The agreement was reached between Brigadier General Qasem Rezayee, commander of Border Guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police and his Qatari counterpart Brigadier (Navy) Ali Ahmed al-Badeed.Under the agreement, the border guards of both countries will exchange information and conduct sea patrols. They also agree to quickly examine …

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Beijing will safeguard JCPOA under any conditions: Official

Beijing will safeguard JCPOA under any conditions: Official

Under the deal officially known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran got relief from international sanctions in return for scaling back its nuclear program.Addressing the Conference on Iran-China International Nuclear Cooperation in Beijing, he said that the two countries’ cooperation in the field of nuclear energy is a …

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US aggression against Syria will receive resolute response: Envoy

US aggression against Syria will receive resolute response: Envoy

Ali made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IRNA on Wednesday at a time when the possibility of US aggression on Syria has increased and Ali himself believed such an attack was probable.The Syrian envoy described US and West’s recent threats against Syria as a reflection of its defeat …

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Velayati: Syria today stronger than any other time

Velayati: Syria today stronger than any other time

He made the remarks in a meeting with the Syrian Ba'ath Party's Acting Secretary General Hilal al-Hilal.Velayati underlined depth of bilateral ties between Iran and Syria and said that these relations are strengthening and expanding day-by-day in all fields.Al-Hilal said that bilateral ties between the two countries played an important …

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Iran's top advisor visits Eastern Ghouta

Iran's top advisor visits Eastern Ghouta

Ali Akbar Velayati paid a visit to the Eastern Ghouta in Damascus suburb and met with the Syrian forces and commanders in the region.The Syrian field commanders explained the operation against the terrorist groups and showed the visiting Iranian official the tunnels used by the terrorists to attack Damascus civilian …

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Pakistan civil society calls for American diplomat’s arrest

Pakistan civil society calls for American diplomat’s arrest

Protesters shouted slogans outside the National Press Club and demanded justice for Atiq, who was killed in the accident.“If a Pakistani accidentally killed an American citizen in the US, how do you think they would treat him?” asked one protester.Members of the civil society urged the government to solve the …

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