The United States is not in a position to threaten the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a prominent Iranian lawmaker said, reminding that IRGC is a powerful force with millions of members and supporters.

South Korea’s outgoing Ambassador to Iran Eim Hung-Jee noted the growth in the two countries’ industrial and economic exchanges, and underlined that Seoul attaches much significance to the expansion and reinvigoration of ties with Tehran.

The second meeting of the sports ministers of Asian countries will be held in Iran in 2008.