Welcoming the result of the May 7 presidential race in France, Qasemi expressed hope that Tehran and Paris would witness development of relations in line with both sides’ national interests during the tenure of the new President.As due grounds have been prepared in recent years for further bilateral ties between …
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Iran Armed Forces vow decisive response to aggressions
Speaking in a local ceremony, General Baqeri praised sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran to preserve the country’s security.Enemies are trying to damage the country’s security using all available tools, he said.General Baqeri urged the Armed Forces to promote their scientific skills and equip …
Read More »President Rouhani arrives in Hamedan
The railway connecting Tehran to Hamedan will be inaugurated on Monday.The executive plan for the 268 km-railway project was approved during the visit by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the western province in 2004.Rouhani is also scheduled to address the people of Hamedan later …
Read More »JCPOA undeniable proof for Iran’s key role in regional, int’l peace: Greek journalist
Iran’s policy of moderation and rationalism which has led to the conclusion the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with the G5+1 countries, made Iran’s key role more evident than ever in restoration of peace in the Middle East and even the entire world, Keristus Kalijas said.Speaking in an exclusive …
Read More »Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on May 8
**IRAN NEWS- No place for 2030 UNESCO education agenda in Iran- President orders shutdown of unsafe mines- Iran to hold tender to find plane purchase financers **IRAN DAILY- Leader: Voter negligence would harm Iran- NIDC has drilled 725 wells since 2013- President visits site of mine blast**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Leader: Voter …
Read More »Zarif: Terrorism, extremism common threats to Iran, Afghanistan
During the meeting, the two ministers referred to terrorism and extremism as common threats to both countries, region and the entire world and Islamic countries cannot eradicate it unless having a comprehensive and common definition from terrorism and cooperation. They also underlined that there should be no separation from good …
Read More »Iran, Afghanistan to set up five joint committees to prepare final document for cooperation
The agreement was agreed upon during a meeting in Kabul between visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Zarif and the Afghan president underlined the need for the expansion of relations between Tehran and Kabul in all areas. Noting that terrorism and extremism are common …
Read More »Russia refutes fights between Syrian government and opposition
Russian Defense Ministry in a statement released on Saturday announced “Syrian government units came under gunfire near the village of Zellakiyat'.'By the end of the first day after the memorandum of understanding on establishing de-escalation zones came into force, all the warring sides are assessing the situation as stable,' TASS …
Read More »Official: Tehran, Oslo should prepare cooperation roadmap
He made the remarks in meeting with Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Webber Christian Strommen.Velayati said that relations between the two countries dates back to 110 years ago , which indicate there were historical and valuable ties between the two states, although the volume of the relations needs more attention to …
Read More »FM Zarif leaves Kabul for Tehran ending day-long visit
During his short stay in Kabul, the foreign minister met with top-ranking Afghan officials, including President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar and former president Hamid Karzai. In a press conference after their meeting, the Iranian and Afghan foreign ministers …
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