Iran's First VP

Control over Hormuz aimed at maximizing people's interests

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said that the Islamic Establishment has extended full control over Hormuz Strait and is seeking compensation for the war to maximize people’s interests.

Officials of 8 states felicitate Aref on Islamic Rev. anniv.

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – High-ranking officials of the eight countries congratulated First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref on the 47th glorious victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Iran’s Aref to visit Moscow for SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held on Tuesday, in Moscow, with the participation of Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President.

Aref says scientific advances key to confronting adversaries

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that a 12-day Israeli-imposed war in June produced valuable achievements, describing it as “a battle of science against science.”

Iran, Turkmenistan stress need to expand bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow during his visit to Ashgabat, highlighting the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation.

VP Aref:

Nuclear arms have no place in Iran military doctrine

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref says that Iran’s nuclear program is entirely peaceful, emphasizing that nuclear weapons have no place in the country’s defense strategy.