The foreign minister of Greece told reporters that 10 big ancient countries that have been influential on human culture are meeting in Athens on the coming Sunday and their foreign ministers will have meetings in order to use their old cultures and civilizations to help the world peace. He said …
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30 bombing plots foiled in Iran last year: Intelligence min.
Alavi made the remarks in a gathering in the northern city of Sari on Friday. He pointed to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s remarks at the beginning of Iranian New Year ( beginning on March 21, 2017) on the importance of sustainable security, saying the …
Read More »Russia-Iran-Turkey continue to strengthen Syria ceasefire: Lavrov
Ceasefire in Syria came into force on December 30, 2016 on the initiative of Iran, Russia and Turkey, as UN Security Council had called on the Syrian Army and many of the armed group to observe it.Lavrov told reporters on Friday that Tehran, Moscow and Ankara are cooperating to devise …
Read More »Visit with Iranian, Russian presidents not unlikely, says Syria’s Assad
If necessary, it is possible for us to meet in the future, Assad said, according to reports by Russian media on Friday. It is a good idea to have a meeting, the Syrian president said, adding that achieving goals is the main priority of his government. Assad also said that …
Read More »Moscow slams OPCW for rejecting to look into Syria’s chemical incident
“The rejection of the Iran-Russia joint proposal calling for an on-the-scene investigation on Khan Shaykhun incident by the Executive Council Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, was predictable, said Mikhail Ulyanov Director of the Foreign Ministry Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control on Thursday.The Russian politician said that in …
Read More »Zarif: US not living up to both letter and spirit of N-deal
US President Donald Trump in a joint press conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Thursday alleged that the Islamic Republic of Iran has failed to “live up to the spirit” of the 2015 nuclear agreement known also as the joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).“We will see if …
Read More »Friday prayers leader voices caution on Saudi Hajj safety guarantees
The Saudi officials should accept the responsibility for all the hazards threatening the safety of the Iranian pilgrims and guarantee their security, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani said on Friday.Ayatollah Movahedi Kermani also praised Iranian officials who are engaged in preparing the ground for sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in …
Read More »Pak diplomat: Trump more realistic now, realizes JCPOA in US interests
In an interview with IRNA, Javid Husain said after assuming the responsibilities of the US President, Donald Trump has become more realistic and has realized that Iran nuclear deal is in the best interest of not only Iran but of the US and rest of the international community and the …
Read More »Iran quite qualified to be SCO member: Russia
We expect the issue of Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Organization to be raised and examined during the SCO’s summit meeting due to be held in June this year in the Kazakh capital Astana, said Lavrov who is in Kazakhstan to attend a regular meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Iran …
Read More »Pak fmr military chief leaves for Saudi Arabia to head military alliance
According to the reports, the minister said that Sharif was given permission to head the military alliance after completion of all legal formalities and requirements.He said the former top commander was given the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) after approval from the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters.Reports quoting sources say General Raheel left …
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