Official: Iran Advocates Political Solution to Crisis in Bahrain
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian foreign ministry official rejects claims about Tehran's alleged meddling in Bahrain's internal affairs, and stated that Iran has prepared and presented a political plan to settle the current crisis in the Persian Gulf island. ( 14:46:15 - 2013/01/07)

Tehran Reiterates Opposition to Military Intervention in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran stressed opposition to foreign military intervention in Syria, and said the so-called advocates of democracy should allow the Syrian people restore their rights through peaceful means. ( 14:43:37 - 2013/01/07)

Iran's FM Likely to Meet Egyptian President in Cairo
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who started his tour of Africa on Saturday, plans to pay an official visit to Egypt and is likely to hold a meeting with Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi, his deputy said on Monday. ( 14:42:47 - 2013/01/07)

Iran, Afghanistan Keen on Enhancement of Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili and Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmay Rassoul underlined the necessity for the further expansion Tehran-Kabul relations. ( 14:38:00 - 2013/01/07)

Commander: US, Zionists Unable to Attain Goals in Region through Militarism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for Cultural Affairs and Defense Publicity Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri played down the power of the US and the Zionist regime and said they are unable to weaken the regional Resistance Movements against the arrogant powers. ( 14:37:05 - 2013/01/07)

Tehran Warns of Dire Consequences of West's Support for Terrorist Groups in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran once again condemned some western and Arab states' arms shipments to Syria, and warned that the move would have negative consequences for both Syria and the entire Middle-East region. ( 14:34:42 - 2013/01/07)

Iranian, Danish Officials Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Denmark's Ambassador to Tehran Anders Christian Hugard and Co-Chairman of Iran-Denmark Parliamentary Friendship Group Abbas Moqtadaei called for the expansion of bilateral ties and cooperation between the Iranian and Danish nations. ( 14:33:34 - 2013/01/07)

Nuclear Official Deplores West's Hostile Policy towards Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Fereidoon Abbasi reiterated that the Western states' traditional hostility, and not Iran's nuclear progress, is the root cause of sanctions against Iran. ( 14:32:22 - 2013/01/07)

FM: Iran Resolved to Expand Ties with Africa
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who is in Ghana on the second leg of his tour of Africa, underlined Tehran's determination to further boost ties and cooperation with African states. ( 11:28:22 - 2013/01/07)

Iran: Supporters of Syrian Nation Should Pay Heed to Assad's Peace Plan
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian official stressed that any country which claims to be an advocate of the progress and well-being of the Syrian nation should support President Bashar al-Assad's peace initiative. ( 11:02:29 - 2013/01/07)

Iran's FM, Benin's President Discuss Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and Beninese President Thomas Yayi Boni explored avenues for the further expansion of the relations and cooperation between the two countries. ( 19:44:20 - 2013/01/06)

Tehran, Damascus Hold Talks on Latest Developments in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Syrian counterpart Faisal al-Miqdad underlined the need for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the current crisis in Syria. ( 15:30:58 - 2013/01/06)

Envoy Underlines Iran's Support for Assad's Reforms Plan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi underlined that Tehran supports the reforms plan proposed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and will continue siding with the Syrian government and people similar to the past. ( 14:31:41 - 2013/01/06)

Commander:
US Law on Iran's Influence in Latin America Part of Iranophobia Campaign
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military commander dismissed the significance of the new US law against Iran, and stressed that Washington's hue and cry about efforts to block Iran's influence in Latin America is part of the US campaign to spread Iranophobia in the world. ( 14:10:50 - 2013/01/06)