President Rouhani made the remarks in a meeting with Belgium's Parliament Speaker Siegfried Bracke in Tehran on Saturday. During the international talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, China and Russia plus Germany) could sign a deal on a very important nuclear issue which …
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President Erdogan to visit Iran in October: Turkish TV
Turkey and Iran maintain close ties, he told Turkish television A Haber on Friday, adding that during his visit to Tehran, he will discuss regional and bilateral issues, including fighting terrorism with the Iranian authorities.Erdogan said that during his visit, the Iran-Turkey joint economic commission will also be held.Prior to …
Read More »Iran, Belgium discuss parliamentary co-op, regional issues
The talks were held between Iran's Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani and the visiting President of Chamber of Representatives of Belgian Parliament Siegfried Bracke.The two reviewed ways to promote parliamentary cooperation and economic relations between the two countries.Larijani and Bracke are planned to attend a joint press briefing later in …
Read More »Security tight in Pakistan ahead of Holy month of Muharram
The holy month is observed with religious spirit by all Shiite and even Sunni Muslims in Pakistan to pay homage to great sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and His companions.As Pakistan has been the target of terrorist attacks during the past years Muharram tituals, the government has taken special …
Read More »Iran envoy: Nuclear deal Joint Commission meeting at UN likely
The 72nd UN General Assembly will be held Sep 19-25 with the world heads of states, including Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and its Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, attending the meeting.Answering a question on the probability of holding the Joint Commission of the nuclear deal on the sidelines of the …
Read More »White House urges Iraqi Kurdistan to cancel referendum
'The United States has repeatedly emphasized to the leaders of the Kurdistan Regional Government that the referendum is distracting from efforts to defeat ISIS [Daesh] and stabilize the liberated area,' reads the statement appeared on the White House official website.'Holding the referendum in disputed areas is particularly provocative and destabilizing.''We …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on September 16
**IRAN NEWS- Astana talks end with agreement on Syria de-escalation zones- Scatec Solar in talks to boost Iran solar power- Washington after excuses to tear up nuclear deal **IRAN DAILY- South Korea’s Iranian oil imports rise over 40% in Aug- Official: Vote of US Congress will have no effect on …
Read More »Iran, Turkey, Russia to deploy 500 observers in Idlib, Syria
According the statement, the observers are supposed to be deployed to monitor and control the de-escalation zones in northwestern Syria.'It was decided on 4 May 2017 to create de-escalation areas in certain parts of Syria in the context of the Astana meetings which were initiated to consolidate the country-wide ceasefire …
Read More »Iran, Russia, Turkey agree on creating Idlib’s de-escalation zone
Delegations of Iran, Russia, Turkey, the three guarantors of peace in Syria, in a statement announced that the de-escalation zones will be created based on May 14 agreement and the three countries will guarantee establishing truce and they also stress on fighting international terrorism.'All three guarantors of the Astana process …
Read More »Iran President congratulates Nicaragua's Independence Day
In his message to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Rouhani expressed hope for further development in both countries friendly and brotherly ties.Rouhani wished good health and success for the Nicaraguan president and dignity for the Nicaraguan people government and people.Nicaragua's independence became a fact in September 1821. The inhabitants of the …
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