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'The tragedy has claimed the lives of 27 officers, including one major-general, along with noncommissioned officers and contract soldiers. There were no civilians aboard the An-26 plane,' the ministry noted.The ministry said weather conditions during the landing were good. The pilot had enough experience and had accumulated over 3,000 logged …

In an interview with an Iranian newspaper published before his meeting with Jean-Yves Le Drian on Monday, Mohammad Javad Zarif chastised European countries for bowing to pressure from Washington and said concerns about Iran’s missile program or its role in the Middle East were hypocritical and dangerous, The Guardian reported.“In …

Le Drian said there was “still a lot of work to do” on Iran’s missile program after meeting with top officials, including President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.Zarif countered that Europe needed to “play a more constructive role to preserve” the nuclear deal, France24 TV Network said.“And …

Zarif twitted late in Tuesday, “Despite Netanyahu’s claims, the fact is that illegal occupation is at the heart of most of the calamities in our region.”“Historically, occupying another’s land has never been sustainable. This occupation, too – and the apartheid system that perpetuates it – will not last long,” he …

The operational-training flotilla consisting of Naghdi, Bayandor and Tomb destroyers aim at reinforcing relations between Iran and India and to promote peace and friendship culture, the public diplomacy office of Iran consulate general reported.The supervisor of Iran consulate general in Mumbai Ahmad Sadeqi, Iranian military attaché Reza Karimi attended the …

The US decision to recognize Holy Quds as the capital of Israel was a 'childish' move and the US was humiliated by the Islamic countries, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani told reporters on Wednesday. 'Trump does not recognize any limitation to express solidarity with the Zionist regime's conditions and is ready …

Lars Nordrum made the remarks Tuesday in a meeting with Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi.“Excellent discussion with Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Dr. Salehi, today. Expressed Norway’s full commitment to JCPOA Iran Deal . Interesting times ahead,” he said …

He made the remarks during participation in tree planting ceremony in Majlis (parliament) compound accompanied with a number of other foreign ambassadors.The ambassador expressed pleasure for attending ceremony, and said that in ancient Greek history olive tree is a symbol of peace and reconciliation.Tree Planting Day ceremony was held in …

A source at Damascus Police Command told SANA that two shells fired by terrorist organizations fell on al-Joura area in Bab Touma neighborhood, injuring two civilians, including a child and causing material damage to the houses and properties.The source indicated that the terrorist groups also targeted Eish al-Warwar neighborhood with …

SANA delegate to Ghouta said that army units regained full control over al-Muhamadyia town after inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorist organizations in the equipment and personnel.The delegate added that army units are now combing the area and they dismantle the explosive devices and the mines planted by terrorists in …