Regional Issues

Pakistan vows to always stand by Iran’s side

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser said Sat. that his country will always stand by Iran’s side, hailing Tehran’s efforts in fight against terrorism.

Zarif to Hamas chief:

Iran to do its best to stop ratification of US resolution against Palestine’s Islamic resistance

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas Political Bureau, held a phone conversation on Monday on the latest developments of Palestine.

Iran's Basij stands firm against arrogant powers: Senior cleric

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader said that the popular mobilization forces 'Basij' under the leadership of Iran’s Leader are standing firm against arrogant powers.

Terrorists violate demilitarized zone agreement in Idleb, army retaliates

HAMA, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Syrian Army units operating in Hama northern countryside on Tuesday retaliated with the suitable weapons to attacks by terrorist groups and foiled their attempts to infiltrate towards military posts which protect civilians in the safe villages and towns.

US-led Coalition airstrikes leave tens dead or injured in Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Tens of civilians were martyred or injured after the US-led international coalition’s warplanes launched new airstrikes on Abu al-Hasan village in southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor under the pretext of fighting ISIL terrorist organization .

32nd Intl. Islamic Unity Conf. releases communique

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The 32nd edition of Islamic Unity Conference entitled ‘Quds, the Axis of Unity of the Ummah’, has released its final statement, with an emphasis on unity among Muslims and putting an end to regional conflicts.

Iran, EU hold high-level political talks in Brussels

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The fourth round of Iran-EU high-level political talks were held Mon. in Brussels, where the two sides conferred on a wide variety of issues, including bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

Iran urges Arab League chief to avoid divisive comments

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has urged the Arab League chief to avoid making divisive remarks under the influence of certain regional countries.

Pres. Rouhani:

Enemies want Iran to turn a blind eye to their wrongdoings in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sun. that enemies of Iran want the country to turn a blind eye to and remain silent in the face of their crimes in the region.

Leader reassures Muslim leaders victory will be for Palestine, Yemen

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei rebuked crimes against humanity in Yemen and Palestine, saying that the ultimate victory will finally be in the hands of Yemenis and Palestinians.

Bahrain holds ‘farce' elections with ban on opposition groups

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Bahrain is holding parliamentary elections on Saturday, while the validity of the poll has been thrown into question following a ban on opposition parties and jailed activists.

All of Zarif’s sideline Fri. meetings in Rome

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a busy schedule in the Italian capital Rome on Fri., meeting with counterparts and other notable international figures on the sidelines of the Mediterranean Dialogues Conference (MED).

Zarif outlines schedule in Rome for Mediterranean Dialogues conf.

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Upon arrival in the Italian capital Wed. evening to attend the 4th Mediterranean Dialogues, Foreign Minister Zarif said the focus of his trip is to discuss Iran’s stance on the dangerous situation of the Middle East.

Iran’s UN mission:

Iranophobia, longstanding addiction of US amb. to UN

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN has lashed out at anti-Iran accusations made by the US representative Nikki Haley, saying that Iranophobia is her longstanding addiction.

Terrorists’ infiltration attempt towards military points in Hama foiled

HAMA , Nov. 19 (MNA) – Syrian Army units foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorist groups from two directions towards strategic points on the outskirts of the demilitarized zone in Hama northern countryside to attack military posts that protect civilians in the villages of al-Khirba and Zlain.

Syrian Army establishes control over Tuloul al-Safaa, Sweida

SWEIDA, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Syrian Army units operating in the southern region made a significant advance against ISIL terrorists’ depots in Tuloul al-Safaa in the depth of Sweida eastern Badiya (desert).

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran ready to develop coop. with Iraq to create free trade zone

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said at a meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Iraq on Sat. that Tehran is ready to develop cooperation with Baghdad for the establishment of a free trade and industrial zone.

Iran, Iraq can ramp up trade to $20bn: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Sat. that the current economic transactions between Iran and Iraq stands at about $12 billion, which can be boosted to $20 billion with further cooperation.

US will be compelled to change bullying policy: envoy  

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said that the United States will be ultimately compelled to change its bullying policy against all countries across the world.

Iraqi president lands in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih atop a high-ranking delegation has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on a wide range of topics.

US must stop warmongering in Syria: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian rebuked the US intervention in Syria, saying that Washington should stop meddling with Syrian people’s affairs.

Maj. Gen. Safavi:

Islamic Jihad’s hundreds of rockets, major threat to Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said Thu. that the hundreds of rockets owned by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement is a major threat to the Israeli regime.

Palestine’s resistance to force Zionists to retreat: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Secretary General of Permanent Secretariat of Intl. Conference on Palestinian Intifada said in a statement on Wed. that Netanyahu has reached the finish line, and Palestine’s resistance will stop Israeli aggression and force the regime to retreat.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US seeks to organize terrorists’ presence in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the White House only considers its own interests under any circumstance, and seeks to organize the presence of terrorists in the region.

Iraqi president lauds solid ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – President of Iraq Barham Salih placed special emphasis on long-standing ties with Iran and called for broadening economic and security ties with the Islamic Republic.

Syrian Army units thwart infiltration attempt towards military posts in Hama

HAMA, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Syrian Army units on Saturday thwarted an infiltration attempt by terrorists from Hasraya village towards military posts in the village of Tal al-Melh in the countryside of Meharda in Hama Province, killing many of the terrorists and injuring others.

Pakistan says broadening ties with Iran ‘essential for regional peace’

TEHRAN, Nov. 8 (MNA) – In his meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost, Asad Qaiser Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan said that enhancing relations with Iran is essential for the regional peace and security.

Iran wants US to behave like a normal country: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 8 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad said that Iran’s only expectation of the US is for it to behave like a normal country that refrains from bullying and profiting from war by selling arms.