TEHRAN (defapress) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on Friday, hoped for speedy recovery of the leading Iraq Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, who has undergone a surgery.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani expressed hope for a speedy recovery of leading Iraq Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, who has undergone a surgery.

TEHRAN (defapress) – In a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran is ready to give harsh response to any of the enemies' adventurous measures.

TEHRAN (defapress) – In a reaction to the held Thursday meeting among 5 countries whose citizens died in an unintentional downing of Ukrainian flight by IRGC on January 8, Iran’s foreign ministry Spokesperson Abbas Mousavi said that Iran is surprised with some of the made remarks besides having such a meeting held.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Top military Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said the US President Trump does not have an understanding of poilitical-security implications and international relations.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Turkey’s Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar voiced concern about an atmosphere of tension in the region following the US assassination of Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, calling for concerted action to preserve stability and calm.

TEHRAN (defapress) – The US is trying to impose its stance and is hindering the work of the World Trade Organization, preventing normal operations of its dispute settlement body, Russia’s Acting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said delivering a speech in MGIMO’s Tashkent branch on Thursday.

TEHRAN (defapress) – India on Thursday asked China to avoid raising the Kashmir dispute at the United Nations Security Council, insisting it is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi blasted the European states for activation of trigger mechanism, saying that Tehran's modification of its nuclear deal undertakings is reversible if the EU proves loyalty to the agreement.

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at the European states for making a deal on their integrity with US President Donald Trump.