According to NBC, two US warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired 59 Tomahawk missiles intended for a single target - Shayrat Airfield in Homs province in western Syria, the US Defense Department said. NBC quoted a US official as claiming that Washington had 'multiple conversations' with the Russian government ahead …
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Swiss envoy: Zurich, Tehran relations growth impressive
Hass made the remarks while visiting the historical township of Susa in Khuzestan. The level of Swiss businessmen investment has doubled in Iran in recent years, the diplomat added. He also voiced the Switzerland's readiness to expand all-out cooperation with Iran. Haas added there is huge untapped potential in Iran …
Read More »Iran-Turkey-Russian convergence over Syria entails positive achievements
Astana talks focusing on major issues are underway on the initiative of Moscow, Tehran and Ankara, he added, noting that over the past several rounds of meeting in Astana, major topics such as consolidating ceasefire in Syria were discussed and based on the same initiative, Geneva negotiations were also resumed.There …
Read More »Six-month-long visas to be issued for Iranian businessmen: Iraqi envoy
In a meeting with the Iranian traders on Thursday, Mousavi added that given ties of good neighborhood between Iran and Iraq, visa issuance should not pose obstacles on the way of activities of the Iranian businessmen.Noting that problems surrounding exchange of goods by the Iranian traders on Shalamcheh border will …
Read More »Syrian FM dismisses any use of chemical weapons by Damascus
Muallem stressed that the Syrian Army has mentioned its stance against using nuclear weapons in a recent letter sent to the United Nations Security Council and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.Addressing a news conference on Thursday, he added that Damascus has joined Chemical Weapons Non-Proliferation Treaty and has …
Read More »Rouhani: Iran among exemplary states in terms of security, stability
Addressing a gathering of elites and political activists in the provincial capital city of Semnan, north central Iran, he added that over the past three years, Iran has witnessed high level of security and this is in the wake of national unity and solidarity as well as public confidence in …
Read More »Terrorists must not be included in talks with Syrian government
In a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan, Amir-Abdollahian added that a clear line should be drawn between the terrorists and opponents in Syria.Praising Syria's measures in the two fields of fighting against terrorism as well as focusing on diplomatic solutions to end the ongoing crisis in that …
Read More »Tehran, Riyadh discuss details on Hajj services to Iranian pilgrims
The meeting also focused on the issue of acceleration of following up the Mina tragedy in 2015 when about 500 Iranian pilgrims were killed in a stampede during the Hajj annual congregation.The two sides exchanged views on issuing e-visa for the Iranian pilgrims, their transfer and providing them with food …
Read More »Iran welcomes negotiations with PGCC
Speaking to reporters in Kuwait City, the ambassador said on Wednesday that the recent message by the Emir of Kuwait for conducting joint talks between Iran and the PGCC member states has supported making bilateral consultations. Enayati stressed that President Rouhani’s visit to Kuwait in February took place in line …
Read More »Iranian, Saudi officials hold talks on Hajj ritual
According to Saudi media, the talks were held in Saudi Arabia by caretaker of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed bin Saleh bin Tahir Benten.The negotiations focused on providing due services for the Iranian pilgrims who are to attend the Hajj …
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