Ahmadinejad to West: Think Logically, Approach Iran Politely
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Thursday called on the world powers to approach Tehran through a logical approach based on mutual respect, saying that the Iranian nation welcomes dialogue and talks as such. ( 20:45:56 - 2009/02/05)

Commander: Iran Enjoys Full Defense Capabilities, Equipment
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Republic's army enjoys everything needed for its defense, including equipment, weapons and tactics, lieutenant commander of the Iranian army said Thursday. ( 19:52:24 - 2009/02/05)

Mottaki to Meet Tajik, Afghan FMs in Tripartite Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- The foreign ministers of the three Persian-language speaking countries, Iran, Tajikistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to meet on trilateral ties within a month. ( 19:32:43 - 2009/02/05)

Iran Delivers Aid Cargo to Gazans via Lebanon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran delivered message of friendship and peace to the oppressed Gaza people by its humanitarian aids sent to the area via Lebanon. ( 19:26:16 - 2009/02/05)

EC Secretary: Iran Relies on No Power
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Iran after the Islamic Revolution has grown into a self-reliant country and is not dependent upon any world power. ( 19:21:12 - 2009/02/05)

Leader's Aide: US Threats against Iran Foiled by Armed Forces
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's armed forces have foiled a scenario by Washington to complete its chain of threats to the region by opening a front against Iran following the US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, a senior military advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader said here Wednesday. ( 19:15:39 - 2009/02/05)

Iran, Belarus to Discuss Joint Ventures
TEHRAN (FNA)- The ninth session of the joint Iran-Belarus commission for economic cooperation will be held in Minsk on February 9-13, a Belarus spokesman said. ( 18:32:52 - 2009/02/05)

Iranian Oil Ministry Denies Abuzar Platform Fire Report
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian oil ministry denied reports Wednesday of a fire on an oil platform in the Persian Gulf, but said that output had been cut while a gas leak on the facility is being tackled. ( 18:29:15 - 2009/02/05)

Iran, Iraq Mulling Ways to Boost Tourism Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Iraq are negotiating a new memorandum of understanding that will substantially increase the number of Iranian pilgrims visiting the country. ( 18:23:42 - 2009/02/05)

Iran's Kharg Petrochemical Complex Boosts Production
TEHRAN (FNA)- Kharg Petrochemical Complex, a major Iranian petrochem producer located in Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has clocked a total petrochemical production of 1.6 mln tons for the current Iranian year (starting March 20th 2008) up 5% over the same period of 2007. ( 18:22:13 - 2009/02/05)

Daei Calls up Squad for WC Qualifier against Korea
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's head coach Ali Daei named his 25-man squad for next week's 2010 World Cup qualifier against South Korea in Tehran. ( 18:18:59 - 2009/02/05)

Iran Criticizes Human Rights Violation in Canada
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran criticized Canada for violating the rights of Muslims and other minorities as well as its recent support for Israeli crimes in Gaza Strip. ( 18:02:19 - 2009/02/05)

Elham: Iran's Omid Satellite for Scientific Purpose
TEHRAN (FNA)- Government Spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham on Thursday dismissed Western concern over Iran's first domestic satellite, saying it has no military application. ( 17:58:52 - 2009/02/05)

No Plan Successful without Iran's Blessing
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian official said no plan can be implemented in the Middle East region without considering Iran's role. ( 17:46:13 - 2009/02/05)