A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran and India can play a prominent role in the fight against terrorism and extremism in the region.
A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran supports a recent ceasefire deal in Syria brokered by Russia and the US, but warns against attempts by terror groups to exploit the truce and bolster their foothold in the Arab country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Saudi Arabia has taken the holy sites of Islam hostage in order to implement its spiteful policies and serve the arrogant powers and the Israeli regime.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated leaders of Muslim countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Millions of Muslims are celebrating the Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in a number of countries.