'Today the countries are having satisfactory political, economic and international relations; we should try to broaden our military and defense relations in pace with other areas as well,' President Rouhani said in a meeting with Turkish Army Chief of Staff General Hulusi Akar in Tehran on Monday. President Rouhani reiterated …
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UN urges Int'l community to help Yemeni people
William Lacy Swing made the remarks Monday in a visit to war-torn Yemen.'The authorities have a responsibility to give humanitarian aids more access, including reopening of the airport for essential aid deliveries, and the world has an obligation to come to the aid of the Yemeni people,” UN News Center …
Read More »Over 10 people killed in Damascus suicide blast
The deadly incident happened after two terrorists detonated themselves inside and outside the police station in southern Damascus.Meantime, Syrian Interior Minister Mohammad al-Shaar said that the explosion happened in reaction to the recent victories of the Syrian army.The same police station was also targeted by another terrorist attack on December …
Read More »Commander: Army spares no efforts to develop Makran coastline
He made the remarks while he was visiting the Third Naval Region in Konarak, south of Sistan and Balochestan province, accompanied by Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.'Plans implemented to develop Makran Coasts indicated bright future for the region and its current situation is not comparable with the past,' Major …
Read More »Iran, Turkey stress boost of military ties
In addition to political and economic cooperation between Iran and Turkey, the neighboring nations are trying to promote military cooperation, General Akar said in a press conference after his meeting with his Iranian counterpart. The Turkish General went on to say that attempts are underway to develop military cooperation between …
Read More »Baghdad urges Iraqi Kurdistan Region to revoke referendum results
Al-Hadisi made the remarks in a statement which was released on Monday.He also urged Iraqi Kurdistan region leaders to avoid any provocative acts in disputed zones. Iraq calls for Kurdish leaders to stay committed to the constitution and the federal court rulings, Al-Hadisi added.It is the Nth time that Baghdad …
Read More »Turkish top commander: Ankara, Tehran can uproot terrorism
Akar made the remarks upon his arrival in Tehran Mehrabad Airport where he was welcomed by deputy commander of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for international affairs General Qadiri. The Turkish commander emphasized the need for countering terrorism in the region.Touching upon the two countries' cooperation in the …
Read More »Iran, Montenegro stress boost of all-out ties
Hossein Molla-Abdullahi, on Sunday, called for more frequent parliamentary meetings between Iran and Montenegro to prepare the legal grounds needed to foster all-out relations between Tehran and Podgorica. Stressing effective role parliaments in the two nations can play to help finalize a visa annulment agreement, Molla-Abdullahi said, 'Accelerating the process …
Read More »Iran congratulates China National Day
In his message, Jahangiri warmly congratulated the Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and the people in the country on the occasion and hoped for more expansion of bilateral, regional and international relations between Tehran and Beijing.He also wished for the continued success, well-being and prosperity of the Chinese prime minster …
Read More »Pakistan expresses concern over Iraqi Kurdistan referendum
Nafees Zakaria in a statement issued on Monday, said Pakistan fully supports Iraq’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.“The referendum violates the Iraqi constitution and therefore lacks any legitimacy. It also presents a challenge to peace and security of Iraq and the entire region. Pakistan joins Iraq and its neighbors, along …
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