Mohammadreza Aref

VP Aref writes message to Pope urging him to promote dialgue

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The First Vice President of Iran Mohammadreza Aref has addressed the Pope with a message urging him to "become the leader of a global dialogue for ethics and peace."

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WH turned into a reporting branch for 'Israel': VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Criticizing the daily report of a senior govt. official to head of another country, Iran's 1st vice president has said, “Do the American people realize White House has effectively turned into report branch of another regime.

VP Aref thanks Spain for supportive stance towards region

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed the need to stand against aggression, thanking the stances of the Spanish government towards regional developments.

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.

Iran’s 1st vice president:

Deal with US possible if its negotiators adopt America First

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that deal is possible if US team adopts ‘America First’ approach rather than ‘Israel First’ agenda.

Iran to be rebuilt again stronger than any other time: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Referring to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said that the country will be rebuilt stronger than any other time in the history.

Attack on Sharif University symbol of Trump's madness: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has described the US-Israeli strike on Sharif University of Technology as a symbol of Donald Trump's "madness and ignorance."

No one to return home from hell: Aref warns Trump

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Reacting US sending of troops to Khark Island, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has warned US President Trump that he can only decide dispatching forces to the island but he cannot decide to bring them back.

Enemy begging to negotiate about Strait of Hormuz: VP

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) –First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has ridiculed US President Donald Trump’s claim on Iran’s call for talks, saying that vice versa the enemy is begging to hold talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian officials issue stark warnings to Trump over threat

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Different Iranian officials, including First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reacted to Donald Trump's threats to target power plants.

Iran's foreign policy should serve economy: 1st VP Aref

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the country’s foreign policy should serve the economy and bolster the social capital.

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Iran holds 40th-day memorial ceremony for victims of riots

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A big ceremony was held in Tehran's Grand Mossalla to commemorate the memory of all those who fell victims to the foreign-orchestrated war of terrorism in the form of recent riots in the country on Tuesday.

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.

VP Aref calls for increasing Iran-Oman trade to $5 billion

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called for increasing the annual value of trade between Tehran and Muscat to $5 billion.

1st Vice President Aref:

Iran not after war but to defend country with might if needed

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the Iranian government is not seeking war and does not want to fight, but it will defend the country with all its might if needed.

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Space achievements reflect defiance of sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the country’s space technologies clearly demonstrate national progress despite the unjust sanctions.

First Vice President Aref:

Violence, extremism have no place in Islamic Establishment

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that violence and extremism have no place in the Islamic Establishment.

Iran eager to enhance economic, industrial coop. with Belarus

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that the country is keen to enhance trade, economic, and industrial interaction with the Republic of Belarus.

Iranian nation prime target of oppressive sanctions: VP

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref says that the noble nation of Islamic Iran is the main target of oppressive sanctions.

VP rejects non-peaceful use of nuclear energy in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s first vice president reiterated that Tehran has never pursued non-peaceful applications of nuclear energy.

Iran ready to cooperate on boosting safe transit routes

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that his country is prepared to cooperate to develop independent and secure transit corridors.

Iran attaches great importance to its ties with Belarus: VP

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Tehran-Minsk political relations are at a high level, adding that Iran attaches great importance to developing relations with Belarus.

Iran’s VP meets with Russian PM at SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref met and held talks with Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on Monday.

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Coop. within SCO benefits peace, friendship on Intl. stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said the potentials that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) offers will increase peace, tranquility, and friendship in the international community.

VP Aref departs for Russia to attend SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President left Tehran for Moscow on Monday morning to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran best transit route for landlocked countries: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Iran is the best transit rote for the landlocked countries.

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.

Iran could become among top 10 countries in AI: VP

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Iran could become among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of Artificial Intelligence (AI).