Ayat. Raeesi Elected as Vice-Chairman of Assembly of Experts
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi was elected as the vice chairman of the Assembly of Experts, which elects and oversees the performance of the Leader of Islamic Revolution.
Rouhani hails Popular Mobilization role in Iraq’s stability
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with Chairman of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) of Iraq hailed the PMF’s role in Iraq’s stability, culture, and solidarity.
London lacks goodwill in recent move to grant “diplomatic protection” to Zaghari
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said "we have been informed about UK government's recent move to grant "diplomatic protection" to Nazanin Zaghari, and also received a note from the official channels in this regard."
ISIL formation aimed at sowing discord among region’s ethnic groups
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that enemies were after sowing discord among different ethnic and religious groups of the region by the formation of ISIL.
MPs appreciate Leader’s decision to appoint Raeisi as judiciary chief
Members of the Iranian Parliament appreciated the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei’s decision to appoint Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi as the new judiciary chief of the country.
Tehran hosts intl. meeting on humanitarian demining
An international meeting on humanitarian demining was held in Tehran this morning with participation of representatives of Asian countries, the Commonwealth and intl. demining organizations.
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.
President Landmark Visit to Baghdad to Expand Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih have called for expansion of bilateral ties between the two neighboring states in line with the interest of both nations.
President Rouhani calls for solidifying Iran-Iraq ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the friendly relations between Iran and Iraq on Monday, saying that the trip will help solidify the strategic ties between the two sides, despite the US’ efforts to keep the two neighbors apart.