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Iranian, Turkish FMs discuss regional developments in Tehran
Iran�s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevl�t �avu?o?lu discussed issues of mutual interest in a Wednesday meeting in Tehran.

 
Pres. Rouhani: Iran ready to help Afghanistan in anti-terror
President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to help Afghan government in fight against terrorism.

Japan�s politico-economic delegation visits Astara-Astara rail route
A delegation of Japanese political and economic officials in Iran and Azerbaijan met in Iranian border city of Astara where the railway connects the two countries� rail networks.

 
Iran spokesman warns Israel of major defeat in Gaza attack
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi slammed Israel�s threat of a new war on Gaza as part of a psychological warfare in harmony with Saudi Arabia, saying the Zionist regime will have to face a resounding defeat in case of a military action against Palestine.

 
Pres. Rouhani opens Book of the Year Award ceremony
The closing ceremony for the 35th Book of the Year Award and the 25th World Award for Book of the Year of Iran has kicked off at Vahdat Hall in the presence of President Rouhani.

 
Islamic Revolution brings national dignity: Iran president
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran prepared the ground for preserving national identity and dignity, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said at a ceremony here on Wednesday.

Iran�s self-reliance brings it security: Defense Minister
Iran�s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the country�s achieved self-reliance brought it security in a hotbed of crisis.

 
US dream of dividing Syria will never come true: Iran Leader�s Aide
Ali Akbar Velayati, a top international advisor to Iran�s Leader, says the US is seeking to divide Syria as a prelude to establish and recognize an independent state in the Kurdish-populated area of the eastern bank of the Euphrates.

 
Iran deputy FM to fly to Paris for Euromoney Conference
Iranian deputy foreign minister will travel to Paris, France, later on Wednesday to partake in the second Euromoney Iran Conference slated for February 8.

 

Iran-Russia contract not an oil-for-goods deal, says envoy
Half of the funds that Iran receives from the contract to supply oil to Russia will be spent on financing joint projects, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei said in an interview with RIA Novosti.