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President Rouhani welcomes Iraqi counterpart (PHOTOS)
During a ceremony at Saadabad Palace, President Rouhani officially greeted his Iraqi opposite number.
Iran’s aid ship en route to Yemen (PHOTOS)
The vessel has been loaded with 700 tons of flour, 1200 tons of rice, 400 tons of canned food, 50 tons of medication and health products and 50 tons of mineral water.
Attacking Iranian aid ship will start war in the region: Top commander
Saudi Arabia, the US, and their allies must keep in mind that if they want to block Iran's humanitarian aid, they will start a fire which they cannot put out, said Brigadier General Jazayeri.
Yemen crisis needs political solution: Zarif
The solution to Yemen crisis is solely political and through forming an inclusive government with the aid of all political forces, said Zarif.
UN ready to carry Iran relief aid to Yemen
Dispatching humanitarian aid to the Yemeni nation has been a concern of Iran and Tehran continues its efforts in this regard through various channels, said Amir Abdollahian.
Tehran Book Fair an important cultural event in Mideast
The enthusiasm of the people present at the fair helps foreign visitors enjoy the tour in the atmosphere of Iranian culture and thoughts, the former French diplomat said.
UN must act to stop Saudi killing in Yemen: Iran official
The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to carry out any necessary measures in order to send humanitarian aid to the oppressed and defenseless Yemeni people, said Amir Abdollahian.
Asia refiners renew Iran crude purchase deal
Chinese, Indian, South Korean, Japanese and Turkish refiners have all extended their oil purchase contracts with Iran, said Ghamsari.
Iran, South Africa keen for closer economic ties
Tehran is willing to expand economic relations with Pretoria and the ties should develop with a good momentum, said the president in a meeting with Nkoana-Mashabane.
South Africa opposed to attacks in Yemen: Minister
The adoption of the military approach in dealing with Yemeni crisis could bring about harmful outcomes including the spread of insecurity and terrorism, said Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
S. African FM blasts sanctions against Iran as “illogical, illegal”
We support the trend of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and believe that the US Senate measure can slacken this trend, said the South African foreign minister.
Yemeni crisis: Arab media on the same wavelength
Alef, an Iranian website, has taken a critical look at the news coverage of the Yemeni crisis, saying that the Arab media are manipulating the facts in the Saudi favor.
Iran, UN discuss sending human aid to Yemen
Iran expects UN envoy in Yemen Ismail Bin Al-Sheikh Ahmed to act urgently and take steps for ending the attacks and preventing the escalation of human crisis, said Amir Abdollahian.
Illusion of ‘Shia crescent’ is a failed scenario: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps denies comments attributed to its top commander that a Shia crescent is being formed in the region.
Saudi airstrikes against Yemen strategic mistake: President Rouhani
All humans need to be treated as equals and that is the message of the Iranian Red Crescent to Yemen, Syria and people in distress in any other country, the president said.
The International Middle East Rally Championship (PHOTOS)
Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.
EU supports expansion of Iran ties, eyes Tehran office
Despite differences between Iran and the EU, Schulz told the Iranian parliamentarians, the European side is eager to expand its relations with Tehran.
Iranian ship to carry humanitarian aid to Yemen in coming days
A cargo Ship carrying 2,500 tons of humanitarian aid will leave for Yemen within the next two days, said Ali Asghar Ahmadi.
Iranians hold countrywide rallies against Saudi-led war on Yemen
The demonstrators called on international organizations to immediately react to savage attacks on Yemen and help end the conflict.
Iran not to be deceived by West’s regional game: Shamkhani
The destruction of economic infrastructure in Yemen and the prevention of aid delivery to the war-wracked country run counter to Islamic ethics, said Shamkhani.
Senior cleric blasts US Congress bill on direct arms supplies to Iraqi Kurds
The recent US bill on forming three separate Shiite, Sunni and Kurd states in Iraq is a dream which won’t come true, because the Iraqi nation is well aware of the plot, said Ahmad Khatami.
Riyadh playing blame game on Iran: Afkham
Iran has dismissed Saudi foreign minister’s allegation that Tehran is interfering in Yemen, saying Riyadh is playing a blame game on the Yemeni crisis.
Daesh will fade into history; Daeshism will live on (PART TWO)
Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that the threat of Daesh is likely to grow in the Sunni-majority Turkey.
Germany ships arms to Erbil without Baghdad’s knowledge
Kayhan daily has published a report on US violation of its promises that Washington will not support any ethnicity in Iraq.
Iran urges immediate global relief aid to Yemen
Yemen’s blockade is an inhumane scenario, leading to a severe shortage of basic necessities, said Afkham.