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2003/03/16
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- A number of foreign correspondents and photographers on Saturday covered a military parade of the Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- The Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" held a military parade in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya on Saturday. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- The Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" held a military parade in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya on Saturday. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- The Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" stage a military parade in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya on Saturday. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- The Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" stage a military parade in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya on Saturdy. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
As-Sulaimaniya,March 16, IRNA -- The Iraqi Shiite fighters of "Badr Corps" held a military parade in a camp in the suburb of Darbandikhan city, some 45 kms south of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)-controlled city of As-Sulaimaniya. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
Tehran,March 16, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi and Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Guerra Menchero on Saturday discussed bilateral and regional issues, particularly the Iraqi crisis. During the meeting, Menchero submitted a message from Cuban Foreign Minister Felip Perez Roque to Kharrazi. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 16, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi and Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Guerra Menchero on Saturday discussed bilateral and regional issues, particularly the Iraqi crisis. Menchero submitted a message from Cuban Foreign Minister Felip Perez Roque to Kharrazi. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
2003/03/15
As-Sulaimaniya,March 15, IRNA -- On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), Iraqi Muslims staged a rally in As-Sulaimaniya in Iraq on Thursday. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri on Thursday.
As-Sulaimaniya,March 15, IRNA -- On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), Iraqi Muslims staged a rally in As-Sulaimaniya in Iraq on Thursday. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri on Thursday. on Thursday.
As-Sulaimaniya,March 15, IRNA -- On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), Iraqi Muslims staged a rally in As-Sulaimaniya in Iraq on Thursday. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri on Thursday.
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- This week's Friday Prayer, the last one in the current Iranian year (ending on March 20), was led by Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani. Addressing thousands of worshipers at Tehran University campus, Kashani said that Imam Hossein's (AS) uprising was based on his will, determination and deep insight on Islam and the world. He called on IRIB to proceed in line with promoting the culture of Ashura by broadcasting the speeches of spiritual personalities during the month of Muharram. Photo shows Kashani speaking to the weekly congregation. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Islamabad,March 14, IRNA - As many as 105 Pakistanis, who were detained and expelled from the United States, reached here on Thursday. These Pakistanis have been deported on not having the valid documents as there was no mention of any charges against them in the papers provided by the US immigration officials to their Pakistani counterparts at the airport, according to Federal Investigation Agency. Some of the deportees had criminal record in US, however, that is not the reason for the deportation, the agency said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
Islamabad,March 14, IRNA - As many as 105 Pakistanis, who were detained and expelled from the United States, reached here on Thursday. These Pakistanis have been deported on not having the valid documents as there was no mention of any charges against them in the papers provided by the US immigration officials to their Pakistani counterparts at the airport, according to Federal Investigation Agency. Some of the deportees had criminal record in US, however, that is not the reason for the deportation, the agency said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- On the occasion of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the Iranian capital city of Tehran was mournful on Friday. Great masses of people beating their chests or backs with the traditional bunches of chain were observed at each corner of the city of Tehran and the active presence of children and young adults accompanying the mournful groups was quite dazzling. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Maryam Zabandan
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- On the occasion of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the Iranian capital city of Tehran was mournful on Friday. Great masses of people beating their chests or backs with the traditional bunches of chain were observed at each corner of the city of Tehran and the active presence of children and young adults accompanying the mournful groups was quite dazzling. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Maryam Zabandan
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- On the occasion of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the Iranian capital city of Tehran was mournful on Friday. Great masses of people beating their chests or backs with the traditional bunches of chain were observed at each corner of the city of Tehran and the active presence of children and young adults accompanying the mournful groups was quite dazzling. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- On the occasion of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the Iranian capital city of Tehran was mournful on Friday. Great masses of people beating their chests or backs with the traditional bunches of chain were observed at each corner of the city of Tehran and the active presence of children and young adults accompanying the mournful groups was quite dazzling. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- On the occasion of Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Moharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the Iranian capital city of Tehran was mournful on Friday. Great masses of people beating their chests or backs with the traditional bunches of chain were observed at each corner of the city of Tehran and the active presence of children and young adults accompanying the mournful groups was quite dazzling. Ashura is the 10th day of Moharram, when Hazrat Hossein Ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) infallible household was martyred by tyrannical forces of his age in Karbala (Iraq) in the year 61 AH (680 AD). FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Mehdi Mirafzali
Tehran,March 15, IRNA -- World Muslims on Friday commemorated the 10th day of the mourning lunar month of Moharram, the day when Prophet Muhammad's grandson and the third Imam of Shia Imam Hossein (AS) and all his 72 companions were slain in the year 670 AD in what is today Iraq. Tehran and other cities and towns in Iran were all draped in black, as a mark of mourning for the martyrs of Karbala-- a plain where Imam Hossein and his followers were slaughtered by the army of Yazid ibn Muawia. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Graphics: Azam Soltan-Mohammadi
Islamabad,March 15, IRNA -- Thousands of mourners on Thursday joined a procession in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad to commemorate the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the deserts of Karbala. Beating their chests, the mourners chanted "Marsias" to pay homage to the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions for their bravery against oppression. A large number of women mourners and children also participated in the procession. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
Islamabad,March 15, IRNA -- Thousands of mourners on Thursday joined a procession in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad to commemorate the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the deserts of Karbala. Beating their chests, the mourners chanted "Marsias" to pay homage to the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions for their bravery against oppression. A large number of women mourners and children also participated in the procession. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
2003/03/14
Tehran,March 14, IRNA -- This week's Friday Prayer, the last one in the current Iranian year (ending on March 20), was led by Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani. Addressing thousands of worshipers at Tehran University campus, Kashani said that Imam Hossein's (AS) uprising was based on his will, determination and deep insight on Islam and the world. He called on IRIB to proceed in line with promoting the culture of Ashura by broadcasting the speeches of spiritual personalities during the month of Muharram. Photo shows Kashani speaking to the weekly congregation. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 14, IRNA -- This week's Friday Prayer, the last one in the current Iranian year (ending on March 20) and coinciding with Ashura marking martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), was led by Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani and attended by dozens of thousands of worshipers. Addressing thousands of worshipers at Tehran University campus he said that Imam Hossein's (AS) uprising was based on his will, determination and deep insight on Islam and the world. He called on IRIB to proceed in line with promoting the culture of Ashura by broadcasting the speeches of spiritual personalities during the month of Muharram. Photo shows Kashani speaking to the weekly congregation. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
2003/03/13
Tehran,March 13, IRNA -- An exhibition titled From Medina to Karbala commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS) known as Tasu'a opened here at the Bassij Center on Qazvin Ave. on Thursday. The one-week exhibition displays the reconstructed replicas of Baqi graveyard, Banihashem Alley, the demolished buildings in the city of Sham and Imam Ali's (A) burned house. Photo shows a view of the exhibition. MP/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 13, IRNA -- An exhibition titled From Medina to Karbala commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (A) known as Tasu'a opened here at the Bassij Center on Qazvin Ave. on Thursday. The one-week exhibition displays the reconstructed replicas of Baqi graveyard, Banihashem Alley, the demolished buildings in the city of Sham and Imam Ali's (A) burned house. Photo shows a view of the exhibition. MP/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
2003/03/12
Islamabad,March 12, IRNA -- The collection of quatrains of the prominent Iranian poet and sage, Omar Khayyam, has been published in Pakistan in Urdu language. The Pakistani poet, writer and translator, Qamar Ro'eini translated Khayyam's quatrains collection into Urdu. The published collection it titled Khayyam's Wine. Photo shows the front cover of the book. MP/AH Photo by IRNA, Islamabad Bureau
Soleimanieh,March 12, IRNA -- A woman's statue titled Freedom was unveiled in Soleimanieh to mark the International Woman's Day (March 8), it was reported on Wednesday. The statue of a woman ripping a chain is cast by an Iraqi sculptor, Zaher Sediq. Photo shows a view of the statue of Freedom. MP/AH Photo by IRNA Photographer: Nasser Javaheri
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov wound up his one-day visit to the Islamic Republic and left here for Kabul to discuss the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country. During his one-day stay in Afghanistan, Ivanov is due to meet President Hamid Karzai, Defense Minister Mohammad Qasim Fahim, Foreign Minister Adbullah Abdullah and Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani. The Russian foreign minister is on a regional tour, which will also take him to Tajikistan. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov wound up his one-day visit to the Islamic Republic and left here for Kabul to discuss the reconstruction of the war-ravaged country. During his one-day stay in Afghanistan, Ivanov is due to meet President Hamid Karzai, Defense Minister Mohammad Qasim Fahim, Foreign Minister Adbullah Abdullah and Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani. The Russian foreign minister is on a regional tour, which will also take him to Tajikistan. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov here on Tuesday evening said Tehran-Moscow relations have been growing in the past few years. In a meeting with the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis), Mehdi Karroubi, he stressed that expansion of all-out cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran is a principle of the Russian foreign policy. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov here on Tuesday evening said Tehran-Moscow relations have been growing in the past few years. In a meeting with the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis), Mehdi Karroubi, he stressed that expansion of all-out cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran is a principle of the Russian foreign policy. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Islamabad,March 12, IRNA -- Pakistani Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Tuesday said it would be difficult for his country to support war on Iraq, saying the Iraq issue is both sensitive and serious. "We will take steps keeping in view all aspects of the situation and in the interest of Pakistan," Jamali told the nation in a televised address. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday stressed the need for Iran-Russia cooperation to spare the looming war against Iraqi people. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Ayatollah Rafsanjani said that Iran and Russia would hold consultations to help prevent outbreak of war and ease its consequences if it took place. Rafsanjani said that the US forces proved unable to control Afghanistan and that the Iraqi people will never bear to be ruled by a foreign entity. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hassan Chapi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday stressed the need for Iran-Russia cooperation to spare the looming war against Iraqi people. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Ayatollah Rafsanjani said that Iran and Russia would hold consultations to help prevent outbreak of war and ease its consequences if it took place. Rafsanjani said that the US forces proved unable to control Afghanistan and that the Iraqi people will never bear to be ruled by a foreign entity. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hassan Chapi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday stressed the need for Iran-Russia cooperation to spare the looming war against Iraqi people. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Ayatollah Rafsanjani said that Iran and Russia would hold consultations to help prevent outbreak of war and ease its consequences if it took place. Rafsanjani said that the US forces proved unable to control Afghanistan and that the Iraqi people will never bear to be ruled by a foreign entity. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hassan Chapi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday that Iran-Russia nuclear cooperation is transparent aiming at civilian use honoring the international conventions. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Rowhani said that Iran is responsible for applying nuclear energy for peaceful purposes with observance of the international conventions. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday that Iran-Russia nuclear cooperation is transparent aiming at civilian use honoring the international conventions. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Rowhani said that Iran is responsible for applying nuclear energy for peaceful purposes with observance of the international conventions. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
Tehran,March 12, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the US will be entangled in a quagmire in the region if it embarks on military aggression on the region something which will speed up its collapse. While inspecting the headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, the Supreme Leader said that the satanic powers led by the US are after expansionist goals using the means available in the 21st century under the flag of democracy and campaign against terrorism for advancing their 18th century and 19th century colonialist agenda," the Supreme Leader said. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid-Reza Rezaei
2003/03/11
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- First round of Asian Capitals Women's Shooting Championship attended by markswomen from Iran, Qatar, Azerbaizan and Tajikistan continued on Tuesday at the shooting hall of Tehran Azadi Sports Complex. Photo shows a markswoman shooting. MP/AH Photo by IRNA Photographer: Maryam Zabandan
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Restoration works have begun on the ancient monument of Imamzadeh Eshaq known as Nour located at the ancient site of Sarcheshmeh district in the suburb of Gorgan. Golestan province Cultural Heritage Department announced on Tuesday that the monument, the oldest in the city of Gorgan, dates back to Saljuqid era and that a plaster altar was added to it under the reign of Ilkhanids. Photo shows an external view of Imamzadeh Eshaq. MP/AH Photo by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- For the first time, a film titled Parseh has been produced in the country on Achamenid dynasty, it was reported on Tuesday. The film, which was undertaken on the order of Pasargad Parseh Research Foundation aims to provide an optimal view to the historical monuments. The film opens to the viewer the computerized restoration rocess of the monuments at Persepolis, the former city of Parseh dating back to the Achamenid era. Photo shows several views of Persepolis. MP/AH Photo by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said here Tuesday that Moscow will use its veto power against a US and British backed-resolution on Iraq. "Russia will not succumb to the American pressure and will veto the new UN Security Council resolution," he said during a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Kamal Kharrazi. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid Adibzadeh
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov on Tuesday held talks on Tehran-Ashkhabad relations. President Niyazov said that Turkmenistan has strategic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and laid the cornerstone of such relations by opening Sarakhs-Tajan railway track, piping Turkmen gas to Iran and cooperation in building silos. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ebrahim Shateri
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov on Tuesday held talks on Tehran-Ashkhabad relations. President Niyazov said that Turkmenistan has strategic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and laid the cornerstone of such relations by opening Sarakhs-Tajan railway track, piping Turkmen gas to Iran and cooperation in building silos. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ebrahim Shateri
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said here Tuesday that Moscow will use its veto power against a US and British backed-resolution on Iraq. "Russia will not succumb to the American pressure and will veto the new UN Security Council resolution," he said during a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Kamal Kharrazi. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid Adibzadeh
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said here Tuesday that Moscow will use its veto power against a US and British backed-resolution on Iraq. "Russia will not succumb to the American pressure and will veto the new UN Security Council resolution," he said during a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Kamal Kharrazi. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid Adibzadeh
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov on Tuesday held talks on Tehran-Ashkhabad relations. President Niyazov said that Turkmenistan has strategic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and laid the cornerstone of such relations by opening Sarakhs-Tajan railway track, piping Turkmen gas to Iran and cooperation in building silos. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ebrahim Shateri
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov on Tuesday held talks on Tehran-Ashkhabad relations. President Niyazov said that Turkmenistan has strategic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and laid the cornerstone of such relations by opening Sarakhs-Tajan railway track, piping Turkmen gas to Iran and cooperation in building silos. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ebrahim Shateri
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Iranian and Russian foreign ministers on Tuesday discussed the process of bilateral relations on political, economic, cultural areas and the regional and international issues. Kamal Kharrazi and Igor Ivanov expressed mutual resolve to enhance the level of Tehran-Moscow relations by holding regular consultations and reviewing international developments. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid Adibzadeh
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Iranian and Russian foreign ministers on Tuesday discussed the process of bilateral relations on political, economic, cultural areas and the regional and international issues. Kamal Kharrazi and Igor Ivanov expressed mutual resolve to enhance the level of Tehran-Moscow relations by holding regular consultations and reviewing international developments. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hamid Adibzadeh
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Head of the Judiciary Chief Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi in a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Javid Husain here Tuesday stressed that we can establish the most powerful popular systems by relying on the public and Islamic fundamentals. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Head of the Judiciary Chief Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi in a meeting with Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Javid Husain here Tuesday stressed that we can establish the most powerful popular systems by relying on the public and Islamic fundamentals. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Faraj Samadi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkmenistan here Tuesday signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mutual cooperation. The MoUs were signed at Sa'dabad cultural complex and was attended by number of high ranking officials along with the presidents of the two countries. Iranian President Mohammad Khatami and his Turkmen Counterpart Saparmurat Niyazov signed four MoU's on search and sea rescue, accelerating construction of Friendship Dam reservoir, fuel and energy. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkmenistan here Tuesday signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mutual cooperation. The MoUs were signed at Sa'dabad cultural complex and was attended by number of high ranking officials along with the presidents of the two countries. Three MoUs were signed between the two sides officials on judiciary cooperation, extradition of culprits, electricity, expansion of cultural, scientific and educational cooperation. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkmenistan here Tuesday signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mutual cooperation. The MoUs were signed at Sa'dabad cultural complex and was attended by number of high ranking officials along with the presidents of the two countries. Three MoUs were signed between the two sides officials on judiciary cooperation, extradition of culprits, electricity, expansion of cultural, scientific and educational cooperation. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov concluded his visit to Iran and left for Ashkhabad on Tuesday afternoon, after being officially seen off by President Mohammad Khatami. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- President Mohammad Khatami here on Tuesday stressed the need for international peace and co-existence. "We should try to restore peace, tranquility and peaceful co-existence in the international arena," Khatami told the visiting Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- President Mohammad Khatami here on Tuesday stressed the need for international peace and co-existence. "We should try to restore peace, tranquility and peaceful co-existence in the international arena," Khatami told the visiting Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov concluded his visit to Iran and left for Ashkhabad on Tuesday afternoon, after being officially seen off by President Mohammad Khatami. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir-Reza Barzi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here on Tuesday announced that Tehran-Ashkhabad cooperation is growing. During a meeting with the visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, he called for more efforts by the two countries' officials to further expand bilateral relations. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereydouni
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here on Tuesday announced that Tehran-Ashkhabad cooperation is growing. During a meeting with the visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, Karroubi said that expansion of parliamentary relations plays a key role in the promotion of all-out ties between the two countries, and offered the Iranian Parliament's cooperation to strengthen the two countries' parliamentary friendship group. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereydouni
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here on Tuesday announced that Tehran-Ashkhabad cooperation is growing. During a meeting with the visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, he called for more efforts by the two countries' officials to further expand bilateral relations. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereydouni
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here on Tuesday announced that Tehran-Ashkhabad cooperation is growing. During a meeting with the visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, he called for more efforts by the two countries' officials to further expand bilateral relations. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereydouni
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov arrived here on Monday. During his three-day official visit to Tehran, Ivanov is scheduled to meet and confer with Kharrazi, President Mohammad Khatami, Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a number of other high-ranking officials. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov arrived in Tehran on Monday. During his three-day official visit to Tehran, Ivanov is scheduled to meet and confer with Kharrazi, President Mohammad Khatami, Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a number of other high-ranking officials. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov here on Monday evening reiterated that Tehran-Ashkhabad friendly ties are valuable for the Turkmen government and nation. Niyazov, who arrived here on Monday morning on a two-day official visit, made the remark in a meeting with Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hassan Chapi
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov here on Monday evening reiterated that Tehran-Ashkhabad friendly ties are valuable for the Turkmen government and nation. Niyazov, who arrived here on Monday morning on a two-day official visit, made the remark in a meeting with Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Hassan Chapi
Shar-eRey, Tehran prov, March 11, IRNA -- Visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov paid tribute to the mausoleum of the late Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini here on Monday. The Turkmen president is accompanied by the speaker of the Turkmen supreme council (Majlis), as well as ministers of foreign affairs, culture, energy, industry and water resources. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Shar-eRey, Tehran prov, March 11, IRNA -- Visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov paid tribute to the mausoleum of the late Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini here on Monday. The Turkmen president is accompanied by the speaker of the Turkmen supreme council (Majlis), as well as ministers of foreign affairs, culture, energy, industry and water resources. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Shar-eRey, Tehran prov, March 11, IRNA -- Visiting Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov paid tribute to mausoleum of the late Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini here on Monday. The Turkmen president is accompanied by the speaker of the Turkmen supreme council (Majlis), as well as ministers of foreign affairs, culture, energy, industry and water resources. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Islamabad,March 11, IRNA -- Pakistan will take a principled position at the UN Security Council during voting on resolution relating to Iraq in the best interest of the country, Foreign Office spokesman, Mr. Aziz Ahmed Khan said during his weekly briefing in Islamabad on Monday. Replying to a volley of questions, the spokesman said Pakistan is having discussions with other members of the Security Council and friendly countries on the new resolution. FM/AR Photo by IRNA bureau in Islamabad
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei asked the officials to compete in rendering services to the masses who have been always present in all scenes of the Revolution. In a meeting with those elected by the people as the new councilors for the Tehran Islamic city council, the Supreme Leader said rendering services to the people is of highest degree of value. FM/AR Photo by IRNA
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei asked the officials to compete in rendering services to the masses who have been always present in all scenes of the Revolution. In a meeting with those elected by the people as the new councilors for the Tehran Islamic city council, the Supreme Leader said rendering services to the people is of highest degree of value. FM/AR Photo by IRNA
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei asked the officials to compete in rendering services to the masses who have been always present in all scenes of the Revolution. In a meeting with those elected by the people as the new councilors for the Tehran Islamic city council, the Supreme Leader said rendering services to the people is of highest degree of value. FM/AR Photo by IRNA
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that developed relations among the Islamic nations will serve mutual interests and help solve the problems of the world Muslims. In a meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, the Supreme Leader said that religious and cultural affinity between Iranian and Turkmen nations had created the ground for developing multilateral relations. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that developed relations among the Islamic nations will serve mutual interests and help solve the problems of the world Muslims. In a meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, the Supreme Leader said that religious and cultural affinity between Iranian and Turkmen nations had created the ground for developing multilateral relations. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that developed relations among the Islamic nations will serve mutual interests and help solve the problems of the world Muslims. In a meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, the Supreme Leader said that religious and cultural affinity between Iranian and Turkmen nations had created the ground for developing multilateral relations. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
Tehran,March 11, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that developed relations among the Islamic nations will serve mutual interests and help solve the problems of the world Muslims. In a meeting with Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov, the Supreme Leader said that religious and cultural affinity between Iranian and Turkmen nations had created the ground for developing multilateral relations. FM/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ahmad Jalalian
2003/03/10
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arriving in Tehran on Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. President Niyazov was welcomed by President Mohammad Khatami at an official ceremony held at Sa'dabad Palace Cultural Complex. Photo shows President Khatami flanked by his Turkmen counterpart. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- The two-day Forum of Iran-Africa Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges ended on Monday. The Forum opened in Tehran Sunday with the participation of representatives from 22 African countries to discuss ways of expanding Iran-Africa economic cooperation. Photo shows a view of the forum. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereidouni
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- In the inauguration ceremony of the two-day Forum of Iran-Africa Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges on Sunday Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister in economic affaris Mohammad Hossein Adeli delivered a speech. Adeli said that there are numberous grounds for mutual cooperation and expansion of ties between Iran and the African states. Photo shows Adeli speaking at the forum. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereidouni
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- On the sidelines of the two-day Forum of Iran-Africa Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges, Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi attended a press conference and responded to the questions. Photo shows Kharrazi speaking to reporters. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Fereidouni
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arrived in Tehran on Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation. President Niyazov was welcomed by his Iranian counterpart at an official ceremony held at Sa'dabad Palace Cultural Complex. Official negotiations conducted between the high-ranking Iranian and Turkmen officials were headed by Presidents Khatami and Niyazov. Photo shows a view of talks between officials of both states. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arriving in Tehran on Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. President Niyazov attended an official welcome ceremony at Sa'dabad Palace Cultural Complex, where he held talks with his Iranian counterpart, President Khatami. Photo shows President Khatami leading President Niyazov to the meeting room MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arriving in Tehran Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. President Niyazov was welcomed by President Mohammad Khatami at an official ceremony held at Sa'dabad Palace Cultural Complex. Photo shows the two presidents greeting each other. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arrived in Tehran on Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation. President Niyazov was welcomed by his Iranian counterpart at an official ceremony held at Sa'dabad Palace Cultural Complex, where they held talks on matters of mutual interest. Photo shows the two presidents negotiating. MP/JB Photo by IRNA Photographer: Amir Barzi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arrived in Tehran Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation for talks on issues of mutual interest. Niyazov, who is visiting Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Khatami, was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Hashemi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arrived in Tehran Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation for talks on issues of mutual interest. Niyazov, who is visiting Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Khatami, was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. Photo shows Niyazov talking to Khorram. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Hashemi
Tehran,March 10, IRNA -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov arrived in Tehran Monday morning at the head of a high-ranking delegation for talks on issues of mutual interest. Niyazov, who is visiting Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Khatami, was greeted at the airport by Minister of Roads and Transportation Ahmad Khorram. Photo shows Niyazov talking to Khorram. SF/AR Photo by IRNA Photographer: Ali Hashemi

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