Iran Blasts UAE's Recent Move to Distort Identity of Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran strongly condemned the recent attempts made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to change the name and identity of the Persian Gulf. ( 17:07:12 - 2013/05/31)

Damascus Praises Tehran's Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Crisis in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian Foreign Ministry in a statement appreciated the efforts made by Iran to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis. ( 16:50:55 - 2013/05/31)

Senior Iranian Lawmaker Calls Tehran Conference on Syria "Successful"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi renewed Iran's call for a negotiated solution to the crisis in Syria, and described the recent conference in Tehran on Syria as "successful". ( 16:31:53 - 2013/05/31)

FM: Expansion of Ties with Africa Iran's Top Priority
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi reiterated that expansion of ties with African countries sets a priority for Iran's foreign policy. ( 16:08:53 - 2013/05/31)

Iranian Diplomat Blasts Silence on Human Rights Violations by Rebels in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat lashed out at certain countries and international organizations for keeping mum on the severe violation of human rights in Syria by the rebel groups fighting Bashar al-Assad's government. ( 16:26:36 - 2013/05/30)

Tehran Conference: Participants Underscore Syrians' Right to Decide Own Fate
TEHRAN (FNA)- Participants in the 'Friends of Syria' conference in Tehran underlined the Syrian people's right to decide their own fate and the necessity to settle the crisis in the Muslim country politically, Iranian top diplomat Ali Akbar Salehi announced. ( 15:41:20 - 2013/05/30)

Nasrallah Stresses Iran's Key Role in Victory of Resistance Movement
TEHRAN (FNA)- Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi hailed Iran's important and effective role in the victory of the resistance movement against enemies' plots. ( 15:16:13 - 2013/05/30)

Iranian FM Calls for Expansion of Ties with Uganda
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in a meeting with Ugandan Minister without portfolio in Regional Affairs Asuman Kiyingi underlined the necessity for the further expansion of bilateral ties. ( 14:20:44 - 2013/05/30)

Iran Dismisses US Media Allegations on Sending Forces to Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian foreign ministry rejected the US media claims that Iran has sent forces to Syria, and said such allegations are aimed at covering up the EU's decision to lift ban on sending arms to the rebel groups in the Muslim country. ( 13:28:01 - 2013/05/30)

Iran Felicitates Southern Lebanon's Liberation Anniversary
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi felicitated the Lebanese leaders and people on the anniversary of the liberation of the Southern Lebanon from Israeli occupation. ( 12:46:47 - 2013/05/30)

Ban Ki-moon: No Military Solution Envisaged for Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his strong opposition to any military solution to the Syrian crisis, saying the problems in the Muslim country should be resolved through reconciliation and peace. ( 12:39:45 - 2013/05/30)

UN Envoy Describes Friend of Syria Conference in Tehran as "Very Important"
TEHRAN (FNA)- UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi stressed the international community's responsibility to address the crisis in Syria, and underlined the significance of the international 'Friends of Syria' Conference underway in Tehran. ( 20:05:50 - 2013/05/29)

Iraq Warns against "Dangerous" Results of Military Option in Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari underlined the necessity for finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis, and underscored Baghdad's opposition to the military intervention in the crisis-hit country. ( 17:53:40 - 2013/05/29)

Former Lebanese President Supports Transitional Gov't Headed by Assad
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Lebanese President Emile Lahoud underlined his support for the formation of a transitional government in Syria headed by President Bashar al-Assad. ( 17:52:22 - 2013/05/29)