TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi nation for their hospitality during the Arbaeen season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arbaeen season.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari made a trip to Iran-Iraq Mehran border crossing to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.

TEHRAN (defapress) – A senior Iranian lawmakers the United States and Saudi Arabia have not been able to affect historical Iran-Iraq relations, adding that the Arbaeen trek has been immune against the plots.

TEHRAN (defapress) – A top military commander is representing Iran in the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China.

TEHRAN (defapress) – First Vice-President of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri expressed gratitude to Iraq for hosting more than 3 million Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen season, describing the huge religious procession as a display of Muslim unity.

TEHRAN (defapress)- Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that his nation has become disappointed at the European states for their disloyalty in implementation of the nuclear deal, describing Britain, France and Germany as the US accomplices in pressures against Iran.

EHRAN (defapress) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the youth to keep up their efforts on the right path so they would benefit their country and the world.

TEHRAN (defapress) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey held talks about the latest situation in the northern parts of Syria, where Turkey has agreed to suspend its offensive for five days after a military operation that sources say has displaced 300,000 people.