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Lebanese president thanks Rouhani for securing release of Nizar Zakka

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Lebanese president Michel Aoun has thanked Iranian counterpart for positively responding to his request to release American-Lebanese national Nizar Zakka imprisoned in Iran on spying charges.

Releasing Nizar Zakka was based on Gen. Aoun’s demand, Nasrallah’s mediation: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The Spokesman for the Supreme National Security Council Keivan Khosravi says that releasing American-Lebanese national Nizar Zakka from Iranian prison on bail was based on Lebanese president’s demand and Hassan Nasrallah’s mediation.

Iran says Nizar Zakka’s release not politically motivated

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeeli said Tuesday that an Iranian court has agreed to conditional release of the Lebanese Nazir Zakka, noting that the decision is not politically motivated.

Rouhani congratulates on Lebanon’s Resistance, Liberation Day

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – In a message on Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Lebanese nation and government on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the end of Israel's two-decade long occupation of south Lebanon, known as Resistance and Liberation day.

Lebanese president congrats Iran on Islamic Revolution anniv.

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun congratulated the Iranian government and nation on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory.

Zarif to meet Lebanese Pres., officials

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, heading a high-ranking delegation, landed in Beirut at Sunday noon to hold talks with senior Lebanese officials.

FM Zarif to visit Lebanon on Sunday

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head a delegation to Lebanon on Sunday, according to spokesman Bahram Ghasemi.

Jaberi Ansari to deliver Rouhani's message to Lebanese president

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister will travel to Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Monday to deliver the message of President Rouhani to Lebanese President Aoun.

Pres. Rouhani congratulates Lebanon on Liberation Day anniversary

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani forwarded a congratulatory message to his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun felicitating the 18th anniversary of Israelis’ withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Holding election big national accomplishment: Nasrallah

TEHRAN, May. 07 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said during a televised address on Monday that holding general election in Lebanon was a big national accomplishment for this country.

Naim Qassem:

Arab, foreign rule in Lebanon unacceptable

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Sheikh Naim Qassem says that Lebanese people never accept intervention and Saudi Arabia's rule on their domestic affairs.

Rouhani felicitates Lebanon Independence Day

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the President of Lebanon on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on Nov. 22.

Pres. Rouhani:

Lebanon to overcome new destabilizing plot

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Calling Lebanese President on phone following the surprise resignation of PM Saad Hariri, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani voiced confidence that Lebanon could easily move past this new scenario aimed at destabilizing the country.

Iranian, Lebanese presidents hold phone talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held a telephone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun on Tue., according to Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the President for Political Affairs.

Velayati in Damascus to hold talks with Syrian officials

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati arrived in Damascus on Sunday to hold talks with Syrian officials.

Velayati:

Recent victories reveal adequacy of Lebanese govt.

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Leader, said recent victories of Lebanon over terrorist groups were result of coherence between its nation and government and reflected adequacy of the Lebanese government.

Jaberi Ansari discusses region with Lebanese president

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Lebanese President Michel Aoun discussed bilateral ties and regional issues in a meeting in Beirut on Monday.

Jaberi Ansari in Beirut for official visit

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari has arrived in the Lebanese capital Mon. morning to hold talks with a number of senior officials.

Rouhani hails Lebanon on 11th anniv. of 33-day war victory

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – In a messages to Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun on Mon., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the 11th anniversary of Lebanon’s victory in a 2006 war waged by Israeli regime.

Nasrallah:

Syrian army 'a partner in victory in Ersal'

BEIRUT, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Secretary General of Hezbollah Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah said that the Syrian Arab Army was a partner in the victory against terrorism calling the liberation of Ersal a great victory.

Nasrallah, Boroujerdi talk Syria, regional issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Head of Parliament NSFPC has met Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut to discuss Syrian latest developments.

Boroujerdi, Aoun discuss latest regional developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliamentary delegation headed by senior MP Boroujerdi held talks with Lebanese President Michel Aoun to discuss regional issues.

Aoun lauds Iran’s stabilizing role in region  

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun hailed Iran’s positive impact on regional developments, wishing further success for the country’s balanced and stabilizing role in the region.

Political agreement in Lebanon, role model for region: Deputy FM

BEIRUT, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari met with Lebanese new PM Saad Hariri in Beirut on Thursday and exchanged views on the recent developments of the region and Lebanon.

Deputy FM arrives in Beirut

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy FM Jaberi Ansari arrived in Lebanon on Thursday evening as the second leg of his regional tour.

Ban welcomes formation of new government in Lebanon 

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (MNA) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the formation earlier in the day of a new 30-member government of national unity led by Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Lebanon.

Jaberi Ansari:

Yemen's Nat. Salvation Govt. not in conflict with peace talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM says the establishment of a national salvation government in Yemen is not in opposition to UN-brokered peace talks, adding the UN roadmap would succeed only if Saudi Arabia adopted the right policies.

Rouhani felicitates Lebanon on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message of congratulations to his Lebanon counterpart Michel Aoun on the occasion of the country's Independence Day on Nov. 22.

Iran, Denmark urge delivery of humanitarian aid to Yemen, Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iranian deputy FM Jaberi Ansari and his Danish counterpart Lone Wisborg held talks on regional developments in Tehran on Tuesday.