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Azeri president, Iranian defense minister discuss issues of interest

Azeri president, Iranian defense minister discuss issues of interest

The meeting included talks on defensive, military and also regional issues.'There are considerable capacities for Tehran-Baku defense and military cooperation,' General Hatami told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) upon arrival in this Azeri capital.Hatami, who is in Baku at the invitation of his Azeri counterpart Zakir Hasanov, said the …

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Iran minister in Baku to talk on defense issues

Iran minister in Baku to talk on defense issues

'There are considerable capacities for Tehran-Baku defense and military cooperation,' Brigadier General Amir Hatami told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) upon arrival in this Azeri capital.Hatami, who is in Baku at the invitation of his Azeri counterpart Zakir Hasanov, said the two neighboring nations are determined to develop defense …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on February 21

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on February 21

** IRAN NEWS- Zarif calls for confidence-building measures in Persian Gulf- Wreckage of crashed plane found in central Iran- Rouhani, Erdogan discuss Syria on phone** IRAN DAILY- Iranian passenger jet wreckage found- Spanish, Dutch FMs visiting Tehran- DAkkS awards Iranian petchem plant validity certificate** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Buried under snow on …

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1979 Islamic Revolution a major setback for Washington in region

1979 Islamic Revolution a major setback for Washington in region

'The most important reason for America’s imbroglio in Iran was the misperceptions US officials had of Iranian society,' Hussein Mousavian, a Middle East security and nuclear policy specialist at Princeton University and a former spokesman for Iran’s nuclear negotiators said in an article published by Al-Monitor website.He also said If …

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UN chief issues condolences over Iran deadly air crash

UN chief issues condolences over Iran deadly air crash

'The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran,' Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN chief said.'The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran,' the statement …

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French FM due to travel to Iran, Russia

French FM due to travel to Iran, Russia

'In the coming days, I will visit Moscow and Tehran upon an order from French President Emmanuel Macron, as there is an urgent need to discuss the situation in Syria,' Le Drian was quoted saying.While in Tehran, Le Drian is to meet with the senior Iranian officials, including his Iranian …

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NATO not allowed using Iraq soil against Iran: Iraqi PM

NATO not allowed using Iraq soil against Iran: Iraqi PM

Speaking in a weekly press conference on Tuesday, he referred to the recent ambush attack against Popular Mobilization Forces in northern Iraq which have claimed the lives of 27 forces, saying investigations are underway. The attack that happened in Hawija created tensions in Iraq's internal affairs and the Popular Mobilization …

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Rescue teams find eight dead bodies of plane crash

Rescue teams find eight dead bodies of plane crash

Weather condition is bad and most of the bodies and wreckage of the plane have been buried under heavy snow on the mountain, he said. An ATR passenger plane belonging to Aseman Airline crashed close to Semirom, south of Isfahan province, on Sunday when it was flying from Tehran to …

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At least 16 civilians killed in new massacre by US-led coalition

At least 16 civilians killed in new massacre by US-led coalition

Local sources told SANA that the warplanes of the US-led coalition carried out a number of airstrikes on citizens’ houses in al-Bahra village about 45 km to the northwest of al-Boukamal city in the countryside of Deir Ezzor, claiming the lives of 16 civilians, 9 of them women.The death toll …

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Spanish, Dutch FMs due in Tehran: Spox

Spanish, Dutch FMs due in Tehran: Spox

Holding talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other officials are among foreign ministers' itinerary, Bahram Qasemi said.The visit also aims at reviewing ways to reinforce bilateral relations, he added.9376**1377Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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