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The Iranian vice president for legal affairs has expressed concerns about the new hijab law's feasibility, highlighting that the police would be particularly burdened.
A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament has expressed Iran’s serious resolve to stand firmly by Syria to fight off militants, saying the message has been conveyed during a recent visit of an Iranian delegation to Syria, where they met with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.
A farewell ceremony for the remains of anonymous martyrs commenced at 8:00 on Thursday morning in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities, coinciding with the passing anniversary of Hazrat Fatimah Zahra, the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter.
Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has stated that in the past year alone, the electricity generated at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, has resulted in savings equivalent to at least 13 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to approximately $900 million.
Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader on international affairs, expressed disappointment with Turkey's recent foreign policy direction, saying Turkey has become a tool for the United States and the Zionist regime.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran is prepared to evaluate the possibility of sending forces to Syria if Damascus officially requests assistance.
Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the Iranian foreign minister, has called for the international community’s instant reaction to the eruption of terrorism in Syria.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that the eruption of another war in Syria will not benefit anybody, warning against the spread of terrorism to the entire West Asia.
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN has rejected allegations by France, Germany, and the UK regarding Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says complexities and challenges bind implementation of the new Hijab and Chastity Law, set to be enforced from December 14.
The presidents of Iran and Russia, Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin, have pledged support for Syria in its battle against militant groups as the Arab country is grappling with a surge in terrorist activities.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has described the provisions related to Iran in the final statement of the 45th summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Kuwait as non-constructive and unacceptable.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has warned that the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a serious threat to the Arab country's security, stability and territorial integrity, stressing that the repercussions of such instability would inevitably extend to all regional states, particularly Syria's neighbors.
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, weighed plans to settle the crisis in Syria and ensure calm in the Arab country that has been gripped by a resurgence of terrorism.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran and resistance groups will continue to support Syria amid the recent rampage by terrorists in north of the country, adding Tehran shares common concerns with Turkey regarding regional developments.
Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has asserted that he will continue his work in the government, despite recent clamor over changes to the legislation that bars individuals who themselves, their spouse, or their children hold dual citizenship, from being appointed to sensitive positions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met on Sunday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, stressing that the Arab country will surely defeat terrorist groups that have seized large part of the northern Syria in recent days.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Muslim countries must promote convergence and make joint efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism in the region, particularly in Syria.
The Iranian president has called on Islamic countries to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Syria to prevent the US and Israel from exploiting the internal conflict in the country.
Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia says Tehran and Riyadh are experiencing a profound transformation in their diplomatic ties, which have been systematically organized over the past year.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy without military power on the battlefield is ineffective, adding they complement each other.
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers expressed strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and backed the government and army of this country in their fight against terrorist groups.
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said at least 6 million foreign nationals are currently residing in the country, with a portion of them being undocumented.
The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, issued a statement on Saturday condemning recent brutal attacks on Syria and mourning the martyrdom of top Iranian Commander Kiomars Pourhashemi.