Iran Ready to Help Resolve Yemen Problems Peacefully
TEHRAN (FNA)-Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said the country is ready to help resolve Yemen's problems peacefully. ( 13:46:38 - 2009/09/10)

Iran: Decisions on Caspian Sea Legal Regime Require Consensus of All States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Any decision on the Caspian Sea's legal regime requires a consensus of all littoral states, otherwise it would be unacceptable, Iran's special envoy for the Caspian Sea affairs Mehdi Safari warned after Kazakhstan announced that it would host a summit of certain Caspian states on Thursday. ( 18:04:23 - 2009/09/09)

Rafsanjani Lauds Libya's Companionship with Iran during Iraqi Imposed War
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Wednesday praised Libya's companionship with Tehran during the 1980-1988 Iraqi imposed war on Iran. ( 17:31:53 - 2009/09/09)

Iranian, Kenyan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki met with his Kenyan counterpart on Tuesday and discussed consolidation of ties between the two sides. ( 15:05:33 - 2009/09/09)

Iran Displeased with Caspian States Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki voiced displeasure at a summit of the Caspian Sea littoral states to be held in the western Kazakh city of Aktau on Thursday, cautioning that the gathering would be against Tehran's interests. ( 14:56:49 - 2009/09/09)

Iran Condemns Massacre of Civilians in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hassan Qashqavi on Tuesday strongly condemned targeting of civilians in Afghanistan after a recent NATO air raid led to tens of civilian casualties in northern Afghanistan. ( 18:41:09 - 2009/09/08)

Spokesman Slams Washington's Biased Stance on US, Iranian Nationals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hassan Qashqavi on Tuesday lambasted the United States' double-standard policy on issues and rights of the Iranian and American nationals. ( 16:21:10 - 2009/09/08)

Uzbek, S. Korean Presidents Felicitate Ahmadinejad on Reelection
TEHRAN (FNA)- Presidents of Uzbekistan Islom Karimov and South Korea Lee Myung-bak, in separate messages on Tuesday, congratulated their Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his reelection for a second term. ( 16:08:47 - 2009/09/08)

Iraqi PM Felicitates Iran's New Gov't on Start of Operation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in a message on Tuesday congratulated the start of operation by Iranian cabinet headed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. ( 15:43:58 - 2009/09/08)

Iran: Investigations into Case of Arrested US Nationals Takes Time
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian Foreign Ministry official on Monday confirmed the arrest of three US citizens on charges of illegal entry into Iran in early August, and dismissed the possibility for their rapid release. ( 15:26:40 - 2009/09/08)

Iran Calls for End to Yemen Crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki urged Yemeni officials to settle the country's dispute with Shiite fighters peacefully. ( 15:02:53 - 2009/09/08)

Analyst: Iran's Presence in Latin America Endangers Imperialism's Interests
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's improved ties with Latin America have endangered the interests of the world's imperialist states, an Iranian analyst said, adding that it is natural for the US to be deeply concerned about Tehran's growing ties and strong foothold in Latin America. ( 16:59:36 - 2009/09/07)

Ahmadinejad Ready for Public Debate with Obama at UN
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday he is ready to "debate and talk" with US President Barack Obama in a public meeting before the mass media when he attends the UN General Assembly later this month. ( 16:48:46 - 2009/09/07)

Iran Names New Envoy to Kirgizstan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran appointed Manouchehr Moradi as its new ambassador to the Central Asian Republic of Kirgizstan. ( 16:29:57 - 2009/09/07)