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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the history of Iran-India relations is replete with close and friendly cooperation, and the expansion of reciprocal ties between the two states would further promote security in the region.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, who is India on an official visit, says as long as the world’s governments do not adhere to the codes of ethics and live up to their commitments, human problems will not be resolved.

Iran and India have inked 15 agreements in various fields, from an extradition treaty to cooperation in the development of Iran’s Chabahar port.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has been formally welcomed by the Indian officials at the presidential palace in New Delhi.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says expansion of relations between Iran and India as the two major countries of Asia can be beneficial not only for the two nations, but also for the stability and security of the region.

Visiting India, President Hassan Rouhani has called on all Muslims across the world to preserve their unity in the face of the Israeli regime and other enemies.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who left Tehran for India on Thursday, says Iran and India will bolster their current ties in various fields including politics, economy, culture, information technology, health, industry and agriculture.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is set to visit India later this week upon the official invitation of the Asian county’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Iran men’s national futsal team has been crowned the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship’s ultimate winners for the 12th time.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a fatal bus crash in Hong Kong, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov, who is in Tehran heading a delegation.

The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games has extended official apology to Iranian olympians over its decision to exclude them from Samsung Electronics’ welcoming pack.

Iran has urged the Samsung Electronics to immediately apologize over its decision to deny Iranian athletes the free smartphones given as a gift to all Olympics athletes, otherwise the country may ban the import of all Samsung phones.

The South Korean ambassador has been summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry over Samsung’s “immoral” decision to exclude Iranian athletes at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games from receiving its special gift under the pretext of international sanctions on Tehran.

The fourth session of Iran-Singapore political advisory committee was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the two sides agreeing to boost ties, especially in economic spheres.

A snake cafe in Tokyo is offering its customers the unique experience of enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of drink in the company of a slithery snake.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Jose de Venecia, the special envoy of the president of the Philippines.

Iran has warned that the US is relocating ISIS terrorists to Afghanistan to justify its presence there, calling for closer cooperation between Tehran and Kabul to fight terror.

A political commentator says the US plans to expand its presence in Afghanistan using the help of India, which has been asked to make more investment in Afghanistan in return for the assistance it receives from Washington.

Iran and China are making efforts to utilize the potential of the Silk Road to boost their trade cooperation and enhance ties with other countries located on the Road.

Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says Pakistan is not cooperating on the construction of a much-delayed pipeline to pump natural gas to the country.

An ISIS attack on an army post near Kabul's military academy in the early hours of Monday has killed and wounded dozens of Afghan army personnel.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the Saturday terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul in which dozens of innocent people were killed and wounded.

A massive explosion has hit an area in the Afghan capital of Kabul near many foreign embassies and government buildings, killing and injuring scores of civilians.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered deep condolences over the deaths and injuries of dozens of sick and elderly people as a result of a fire in a hospital in South Korea.