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Hariri: Aoun urged me to postpone my resignation, I accepted

Hariri: Aoun urged me to postpone my resignation, I accepted

Hariri appreciated Michel Aoun for his wisdom, prudence and affection.He wished for this decision to pave the way for establishing serious talks.Lebanese PM underlined adhering to Taif Agreement, nonpartisan policy and trying to maintain brotherly ties with Arab countries.The Taif Agreement (National Reconciliation Accord or Document of National Accord) was …

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Fidel Castro, strong defender of Iran's sovereignty: Cuban embassy

Fidel Castro, strong defender of Iran's sovereignty: Cuban embassy

In the statement that was issued in commemoration of the first anniversary of the death of Fidel Castro , his defense of Iran's integrity, sovereignty and independence is highlighted.The full text of the statement is as follows:With deep pain, but with unwavering firmness and loyalty to his legacy, millions of …

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President Rouhani arrives in Russian city of Sochi

President Rouhani arrives in Russian city of Sochi

Upon arrival at the Sochi airport, President Rouhani was warmly welcomed by a number of Russian officials and Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei.The trilateral negotiations are expected to focus on the achievements made in countering Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Syria and reviewing the future steps for restoring peace in …

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President Rouhani congratulates Lebanon National Day

President Rouhani congratulates Lebanon National Day

“Your stances in addressing fabricated crises by other countries against Lebanon is promising and paving the way for creating solidarity and internal cohesion among Lebanese political parties and tribes,” Rouhani said in his Wednesday message to Lebanese President Michel Aoun. He wished health and success for Lebanon's president as well …

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President Rouhani off to Russia to attend Sochi Summit

President Rouhani off to Russia to attend Sochi Summit

The visit to Russia is upon an invitation by Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Parviz Esmaeili, the head of the Department for Communications and Information Dissemination of the Presidential Office on his Twitter account.Negotiations are expected to focus on regional issues including the Syrian crisis and terrorism.During the one-day stay …

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Tehran, Seoul ties to promote regional, int’l peace, security: SKorean MP

Tehran, Seoul ties to promote regional, int’l peace, security: SKorean MP

Promoting ties with Iran in all fields is at the center of South Korean parliament’s attention, he said in a meeting with the Iranian head of the friendship group Assadollah Abbasi, during which the Korean lawmaker also expressed pleasure over his visit to Tehran.Chun stressed importance of improved relations in …

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Human trafficking requires int’l resolute response: Iran UN envoy

Human trafficking requires int’l resolute response: Iran UN envoy

Addressing the Security Council Open Debate themed “Trafficking of Persons in conflict situations” on November 21, he said that the phenomenon must be addressed both collectively and comprehensively by taking a close look at its root causes.Full text of the statement reads as follows:“At the outset, we would like to …

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Leader congratulates collapse of Daesh in Syria, Iraq

Leader congratulates collapse of Daesh in Syria, Iraq

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Tehran, Nov 21, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution congratulated the collapse of Daesh (ISIS) Caliphate in Iraq and Syria and cautioned against the post-Daesh conspiracies. www.irna.ir

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Iran stresses promotion of defense capabilities

Iran stresses promotion of defense capabilities

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami was quoted as saying in the parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Tuesday.'Iran would continue boosting its defensive capabilities in various areas, including the missile field,' Rapporteur of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Hossein Naqavi Hosseini quoted …

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Spokesman: Iran closely monitors US congress

Spokesman: Iran closely monitors US congress

Addressing the second seminar themed 'Nuclear cooperation, Advancements and Prospects', he said, 'We will examine all aspects of nuclear-related activities such as nuclear safety, safeguard agreement, medical, sustainable isotope and nuclear fusion.Referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), he said all speakers in the seminar underlined preserving the …

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