Ebrahim Raeisi named deputy chairman of Assembly of Experts
Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, which elects and oversees the performance of the Leader of Islamic Revolution.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s statements when awarding Maj. Gen. Soleimani with Order of Zolfaqar
Major General Qassem Soleimani of IRGC has been awarded the Order of Zulfaqar by the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Iran resolved to boost trade with Iraq up to $20bn: Rouhani
Speaking at the Economic-Trade Forum of Iran and Iraq late on Monday, President Rouhani voiced Iran's determination to increase trade relations with Iraq to $20 billion from the current $12 billion.
Zarif hails Rouhani’s Iraq visit as new start in Tehran-Baghdad ties
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Iraq will be a new start in Iran-Iraq relations.
President Rouhani departs for Baghdad
President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran for the Iraqi capital Baghdad early on Monday to hold separate meetings with the senior officials of the neighboring country.
Iranian consul general visits Turkey’s Van
Iran’s consul general in Turkey’s Erzurum visited Van Province to discuss issues related to providing services to Iranian tourists during Norouz holidays with local officials.
Pres. Rouhani’s Iraq trip good opportunity for serious agreements: FM Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Baghdad is a great opportunity to reach serious agreements between Tehran and Baghdad in different fields.
Chabahar Port symbol of growing Tehran-New Delhi ties: Pres. Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Chabahar Port, in southeastern Iran, has now become the symbol of growing ties between Tehran and New Delhi.
Iran not to endorse FATF bills in exchange for EU’s INSTEX
A member of the Expediency Council, Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghadam, said the country would not endorse the FATF-related bills as a prerequisite for the EU’s trade mechanism INSTEX.
Iran not afraid of negotiations but U.S. must first return to nuclear deal, Rouhani says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that Iran is not afraid of the negotiating table but noted that the U.S. should return to the 2015 nuclear deal and make up for the past.