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Iran says Astana talks must lead to ‘Irreversible Cessation of Hostilities’ in Syria
A senior Iranian diplomat said the ongoing peace talks in Kazakhstan must bring about an “irreversible cessation of hostilities” and ultimately put an end to the crisis in Syria, adding that the Syrian nation should enjoy the “right of self-determination” like all other nations.


 
4 bodies uncovered on 5th day of search operations
While a search operation and debris removal of Plasco building has entered its fifth day, rescuers discovered bodies of four civilians.

 

Iran-Arab World Cultural Dialogue Conference ends in Qom
The First International Conference on Iran-Arab World Cultural Dialogues on Moderation and Rationality ended in Qom on Sunday and moved to Mashhad for its closing ceremony.




 

Amir-Abdollahian arrives in Beirut
Parliament Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut on Monday morning.


 
Establishing ceasefire major topic of Astana talks
Iran’s FM Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi hailed the Astana talks for being the initiative of three major regional countries, saying establishment of ceasefire will be the most important topic during the talks.

 

Iran’s top General urges incessant enhancement of Army Ground Force preparedness
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri called on the Army Ground Force to boost preparedness constantly and keep pace with new technologies in the military field.


 
Official reaction to Israeli PM’s message to Iranian people
“I don’t like to talks about a Zionist official who makes nonsense remarks all the time and has the blood of Palestinians on his hands,” Bahram Qassemi said in his weekly press conference on Monday.

 
Iran, Russia, Turkey reiterate commitment to fighting Daesh, al-Nusra front
The draft joint statement by Iran, Russia, Turkey on the Astana talks reiterates the countries’ determination to fight Daesh and Jabhat Fatah Al-Sham, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, in Syria, the Al Jazeera broadcaster reported citing the document.

 
French, Kuwaiti FMs to visit Iran in coming days: Spokesman
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who is also the head of Iran-France Joint Economic Commission, will lead an economic delegation in an official visit to Tehran soon, Qassemi said in his weekly press conference on Monday.

 
Fajr Film Festival poster featuring Ali Hatami unveiled
The poster of the 35th Fajr Film Festival has been unveiled, featuring late Iranian director Ali Hatami.