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Daesh elimination boosts Iraq unity, solidarity: Iran
A senior Iranian official says the eradication of Daesh terrorist group in Iraq will play an important�role in augmenting the country�s solidarity�and unity.


 
Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Republic presidents sign joint statement
Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian Federation and Azerbaijan Republic presidents signed a joint statement on Monday.


Aliyev calls for joint cooperation against int�l terrorism
Fighting global terrorism and realization of the International North�South Transport Corridor is on the agenda of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan Republic talks, the Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said.





IRGC commander orders forces to prepare for enemies� possible aggression
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour underlined the necessity for his forces� permanent readiness to give a crushing response to any possible enemy aggression.

 
Supreme Leader appreciates services of Intelligence Ministry
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday appreciated services of the intelligence ministry to safeguard national security.

 

Putin notes significant progress in Russian-Iranian relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday Russia and Iran had made big progress in cooperation across all spheres since his last visit to Tehran.


 
Construction of 2nd, 3rd units of Bushehr-2 NPP in Iran may begin by end of 2016
Construction of the second and the third power-generating units for the Bushehr-2 nuclear power plant in Iran (NPP) may begin in 2016, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Monday.

 

Putin, Rouhani discuss Syrian conflict at Baku meeting
The leaders of Russia and Iran exchanged opinions about the Syrian crisis and fight against terrorists, Sergei Lavrov said.


 
Official: Iranian diplomatic team to visit France to pursue Mina tragedy case
A delegation from Iran�s Foreign Ministry will go to France as part of legal efforts to restore the rights of the Iranians who died in a tragic crush of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia�s Mina last year, an Iranian officials announced, describing France as playing the role of a mediator.

 
Iran raps Quetta terrorist attack
Iran�s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Monday terrorist attack that left scores of civilians dead at a hospital in Pakistan�s southwestern city of Quetta.