Envoy Describes Interception of Syrian Plane by Turkey as "Unacceptable"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's ambassador to Damascus cautioned Turkey about forcing a passenger plane of the Syrian Airlines to land in Ankara, underlining that the move was a flagrant violation of international norms. ( 17:34:03 - 2012/10/12)

MP Raps Britain's Hostile Policy towards Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior lawmaker said that the Iranian nation and leadership's hatred for Britain is due to London's long time hostility towards the Iranian nation. ( 17:14:08 - 2012/10/12)

Iran's FM, Qatari Emir Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani explored avenues for the further expansion of Tehran-Doha relations. ( 16:51:11 - 2012/10/12)

Iran Calls on Turkey, Syria to Avoid Confrontation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran once again asked Turkey and Syria to exercise self-restraint and avoid confrontation, and cautioned that confrontation between the two nations would harm the interests of all the regional states. ( 16:16:21 - 2012/10/12)

Iran Ready to Share Experiences with Somalia
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced his country's preparedness to share experiences in different fields with African states, specially Somalia. ( 15:26:32 - 2012/10/11)

Iranian President Calls for Activation of All Potentials in Ties with Nigeria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that activation of all potentials in relations between Iran and Nigeria is deemed necessary by Tehran, specially in economic, cultural and tourism fields. ( 14:27:28 - 2012/10/11)

Ahmadinejad: Iran, S. Korea Opposed to Unilateralism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underscored the age-old and cordial relations between Tehran and Seoul, and said both Iran and South Korea oppose unilateralism and seek a fair world order. ( 14:03:39 - 2012/10/11)

Senior MP: Iran Eager to Improve Ties with Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator underlined Tehran's enthusiasm for the further expansion of relations with neighbors, and said Iran attaches special importance to its ties with Azerbaijan. ( 12:00:59 - 2012/10/11)

Iranian Think-Tank Calls on Al-Azhar to Help Find Islamic Solution to Syrian Crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Secretary General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Ayatollah Mohsen Araki said he has invited Egypt's Al-Azhar community and its Sheikh, Ahmed al-Tayyeb, to joint collective efforts to find an Islamic solution to the Syrian crisis. ( 16:29:03 - 2012/10/10)

Iran Dismisses US Claims on Arms Shipment to Syrian Gov't
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's consulate in Basra rejected claims about sending weapons to Syria through Iraq's airspace, and said no weapon has been found in Syria-bound Iranian planes which were inspected in Iraq so far. ( 15:42:08 - 2012/10/10)

Foreign Ministry Source Rejects Media Reports on Cut of Ties with UAE
TEHRAN (FNA)- An informed source at the Iranian foreign ministry categorically denied recent media reports claiming that Iran may cut its ties with the United Arab Emirates over the territorial claims by the latter. ( 11:01:17 - 2012/10/10)

Deputy FM: Iran Not in Hurry to Sit to Negotiating Table with G5+1
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi urged the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) to make a final decision on Tehran's proposals and provide a clear response, but meantime said that Tehran is not in a hurry to sit to the negotiating table with the world powers. ( 11:00:23 - 2012/10/10)

Speaker Renews Iran's Call for Stronger Unity among Muslims
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Tuesday cautioned about the world powers' non-stop efforts to undermine the Muslim states, and stressed the necessity for stronger unity among Muslim nations. ( 19:06:07 - 2012/10/09)

Deputy FM in Dubai to Attend Iran-UAE Joint Consular Commission Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates' Affairs Hassan Qashqavi arrived in Dubai on Tuesday to participate in the 7th Iran-UAE Consular Commission meeting. ( 18:37:53 - 2012/10/09)