Egyptian Politician: Iran, Turkey, Ethiopia Main Actors on Int'l Scene
TEHRAN (FNA)- Acting President of Egypt's ruling Freedom and Justice Party Essam al-Arian underlined Iran, Turkey and Ethiopia's important role in the world developments, and called on his country's officials to double their efforts to improve ties with these countries. ( 14:21:28 - 2013/03/12)

Islamic Jihad Leader:
West Opposing Iran's Progress Due to Its Anti-Israel Stance
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader said Iran's support for Palestinians against Israel is the main reason behind the West's opposition to the country's progress, specially in the scientific and technological fields. ( 14:19:52 - 2013/03/12)

Iran Agrees with UN about Political Solution to Syrian Crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran voiced agreement with the findings of a UN inquiry on the necessity of finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis. ( 14:18:47 - 2013/03/12)

Iranian Speaker Felicitates Cuban, Uruguayan, Slovenian Counterparts
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Tuesday congratulated his newly elected counterparts in Cuba, Uruguay and Slovenia on their election as parliament speakers in their relevant countries. ( 14:16:19 - 2013/03/12)

Iranian Deputy FM to Discuss Regional Developments with Algerian Officials
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian is due to confer with Algerian officials on the latest regional and international developments in his Tuesday visit to the North African country. ( 11:21:52 - 2013/03/12)

MP Terms Iran's Rising Influence in Venezuela as Major Success
TEHRAN (FNA)- Member of the Iranian Parliament's Presiding Board Abdolreza Mesri underlined that ties between Iran and Venezuela improved significantly during the time of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez, adding that the two countries can further expand their mutual cooperation in future. ( 17:32:34 - 2013/03/11)

Iran's President to Visit Benin in April
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is scheduled to pay a visit to Benin in April. ( 14:19:27 - 2013/03/11)

Iranian VP Stresses Further Expansion of Ties with Venezuela
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi expressed regret over the demise of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez, and underlined Tehran's eagerness to further develop relations with Caracas. ( 13:37:56 - 2013/03/11)

Japan Welcomes Continued Talks between Iran, G5+1
TEHRAN (FNA)- Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi welcomed continued talks between Tehran and the world powers as a "positive" move. ( 13:37:02 - 2013/03/11)

Iran, Benin Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Benin explored avenues for the further expansion of the relations between the two friendly sates. ( 13:32:25 - 2013/03/11)

EC Secretary Deplores US Hostile Policy on Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezayee lashed out at Washington for its hostile and illogical policies towards Iran. ( 13:31:09 - 2013/03/11)

Iran Warns AL to Avoid Baseless Allegations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast strongly dismissed the recent claims raised by the Arab League (AL) against Iran as an unwelcomed interference in Iran's domestic affairs. ( 13:29:59 - 2013/03/11)

Iran Asks for Swift Action to Prevent Killing of Innocent People in Pakistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for swift action by the international community and the Pakistani government to prevent the killing of innocent people in Pakistan. ( 11:34:03 - 2013/03/11)

Spokesman: Iran-Oman Ties President Model for Regional Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast lauded the close ties and cooperation between Iran and Oman, and stated that the friendly relations between the two sides set a role model for cooperation among the regional states. ( 18:04:11 - 2013/03/10)