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) – Commenting on the UK parliament’s adoption of an amendment allowing to delay Brexit, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the delays in the process can be explained by London’s desire to weaken the positions of its European partners.

TEHRAN (defapress) – All of the roughly 1,000 US troops ordered to leave northeastern Syria will move to western Iraq, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran and some Arab countries of the region can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialogue and diplomacy”, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said.

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.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah warned of the dangerous situation the country is facing amid protests, calling on Lebanese political leaders to shoulder their responsibilities.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. the Iranian developed ‘Yasin’ fighter jet has proved the ineffectiveness of US sanctions on the country.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani deplored the US’ sanctions against the Islamic Republic and called on the friendly nations, including South Africa, to take “a more decisive stance” against such cruel moves by Washington.