Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki underlined eagerness of Tehran and Baghdad to further expand ties, saying that his visit to Tehran was aimed at implementation of the agreements already held by the two sides.

Iran’s first Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said his country favors an advanced and stable Iraq, adding that Tehran has devised proper projects for the development and welfare of the Iraqi people.

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Thursday called on Washington to revise its wrong policies in Iraq, reminding that the United States’ present distress is a product of the same wrong policies.

69.5% of Iranians believe that West’s sanctions against Iran could not hurt their national solidarity, results of a recent opinion poll suggested.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad blasted great powers for their bullying approach towards other world nations, warning that their demise is imminent.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie said more individuals have been summoned to the court in relation to the cases of Haleh Esfandyari and Ramin Jahanbaglou.

The Islamic Republic of Iran will participate in the construction of a 150km-long railroad in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization said.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel here on Wednesday said Iran accepted to attend talks with the US over Iraq because it viewed the meeting as a precious opportunity to solve or reduce the problems of the Iraqi people.

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Wednesday criticized the United States and Britain for insecurity and instability as well as increased plantation, production and trafficking of illicit drugs in Afghanistan.

Senior Iranian and Algerian delegations headed by the two countries’ foreign ministers stressed their resolve to finalize 22 cooperation agreements.