Iranian FM Underlines Importance of Persian Gulf Security
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi underscored the importance of maintaining security in the Persian Gulf, and called on the littoral states to approve an action plan to pave the way for the exit of foreign forces from the region. ( 17:48:40 - 2013/05/29)

Iran Renews Emphasis on Finding Political Solution to Syrian Crisis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi stressed the necessity of an immediate halt the ongoing bloodsheds in Syria, and renewed Tehran's call for finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis and avoiding military intervention by foreign countries. ( 17:20:12 - 2013/05/29)

Official Stresses Tehran Conference's Positive Aftermaths for Geneva II Meeting
TEHRAN (FNA)- Consultations in the 'Friends of Syria' conference currently underway in Tehran will have positive results for any other meeting held by the international community on the crisis in Syria, including the upcoming Geneva II conference, an Iranian official said Wednesday. ( 17:06:08 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian, Indonesian Delegations Discuss Political, Economic Issues
TEHRAN (FNA)- Senior Iranian and Indonesian foreign ministry officials discussed bilateral, regional and international issues during the fifth meeting of the two countries' joint committee on political consultations. ( 17:06:02 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian DM Condemns EU Decision to End Arms Embargo against Syrian Rebels
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi strongly condemned the European Union for its decision to send weapons to the rebel groups who are fighting the Syrian government. ( 16:40:14 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian, Indian Ministers Stress Broadening of Relations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Senior Iranian and Indian officials laid emphasis on the development of the relations and cooperation between the two states, specially in the energy sector. ( 16:40:12 - 2013/05/29)

Iran, Tunisia to Establish Joint Investment Fund
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Hamid Safdel and Tunisian Ambassador to Tehran Khalid Zeitouni in a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday explored avenues for bolstering and reinvigorating bilateral ties and mutual cooperation. ( 16:29:21 - 2013/05/29)

Int'l Friends of Syria Conference Kicks Off Work in Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The international 'Friends of Syria' conference started work here in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis in the Muslim country. ( 15:19:56 - 2013/05/29)

IRGC Commander Describes Iran, US as Main World Rivals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said Iran and the US are now competing with each other to define power equations in the world. ( 14:25:27 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian VP, Algerian PM Discuss Syria over Phone
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi and Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal in a telephone conversation discussed the latest developments in Syria, and underlined the necessity for the rapid cessation of hostilities in the country. ( 14:24:30 - 2013/05/29)

Senior MP Rejects Claims about Arms Shipment to Yemen
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator categorically denied the recent accusations about Tehran's arms shipment to Yemen as baseless. ( 13:48:58 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian FM Calls for Expansion of Ties with Ecuador
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi called for the further expansion of bilateral ties with Ecuador. ( 13:43:37 - 2013/05/29)

Iranian, Venezuelan Diplomats Stress Boosting Mutual Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister David Velasquez explored avenues for bolstering and consolidating ties and cooperation between the two countries. ( 13:43:31 - 2013/05/29)

DM Deplores US Congress Resolution in Support of Israeli Attack on Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Wednesday lashed out at the US congress for approving a resolution in support of an Israeli attack on Iran, and said the decision is a flagrant violation of international norms and criteria. ( 13:01:13 - 2013/05/29)