‘Iran- Algeria cooperation should expand’

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi expressed confidence that ultimate victory will be certain through development of bilateral ties between Tehran and Caracas and using the model of active resistance in the face of imperialist countries’ excessive demands.
He made the remarks on Tuesday in a congratulatory message to his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, on the occasion of the anniversary (July 5) of the South American state’s 1811 independence, president.ir reported.
Raeisi expressed hope that the friendly and strategic bilateral ties would further deepen through the implementation of the previously signed agreements.
He said the independence of Venezuela is a reminder of efforts by Simón Bolívar, the late political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire.
The Iranian president said the historic day is a symbol of freedom-seeking countries’ efforts to liberate themselves from the colonial powers’ grips.
Cooperation call
In a separate Tuesday message to his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Iranian president congratulated him and the friendly and brotherly nation of Venezuela on the 60th anniversary (July 5) of the country’s 1962 independence.
Raeisi also called for the expansion of cooperation and relations with Algeria.
He said the friendly ties between Iran and Algeria have been established and continued since the early days after the country’s independence in light of the tactfulness and interests of the two sides’ leaders and the nations’ historical, religious, cultural and political commonalities.
The Iranian president expressed hope that during Tebboune’s term, bilateral friendly relations would further strengthen and cooperation would expand in all areas, particularly in the field of economy.
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber also congratulated Algerian Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane on the occasion, hoping for the further improvement of friendly and brotherly ties between Tehran and Caracas in all areas to help fulfill the lofty aspirations of the two countries’ leaders based on the nations’ interests.
Following eight years of war, Algeria declared independence from France in 1962.

 

A top Iranian diplomat said attacking Iran is beyond the Zionists’ wildest dreams, warning them of the fatal consequences of cherishing such an idea.
Making the remarks in an interview with Yemen’s Al Masirah TV channel, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani said, “Zionists cannot even dream of attacking Iran, and even if they dream of invading the Islamic Republic, it would be a dream from which they would not awaken,” ISNA reported.
Bagheri Kani’s comments were in reaction to Israel’s repeated threats against the Islamic Republic.
Iranian officials and commanders have repeatedly warned Israel of a crushing response should it dare act against the Islamic Republic.
Last month, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, the commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force, warned that Tehran will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground if Israel makes any mistakes, according to Press TV.
“By the order of the Leader of the [Islamic] Revolution, we will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground for any mistake made by the enemy,” he said.
In a recent truculent anti-Iran move, Israel proposed forming a U.S.-led regional military front featuring Tel Aviv and its Arab allies.
However, the occupying regime itself is grappling with numerous issues.
Over the past few years, especially in recent months, several incidents have busted the myths of the Israeli regime’s security and political invulnerability.
 

The Islamic Republic is closely monitoring the recent unrests and developments unfolding in one part of Uzbekistan, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Nasser Kanaani added the developments are part of Uzbekistan’s internal affairs, noting that Iran is confident that the friendly and brotherly country’s government will soon resolve the issue in its people’s favor, IRNA reported.
He stressed that Uzbekistan’s stability and security are of special importance to Iran and the region.
Demonstrators took to the streets in Uzbekistan’s northwestern Karakalpakstan Province on Friday in opposition to proposed constitutional reforms that would have refused the province, which borders Kazakhstan and the Aral Sea, the right to secede.
Uzbekistan’s government said there have been several casualties among civilians and law enforcement personnel after the protests in the province​​​​​.
 

Turkish media have reported that the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to visit Iran in the coming days.
Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency and Daily Saba said on Tuesday Erdoğan is scheduled to take the Tehran trip on July 19, Fars News Agency reported.
No further details have been released of the visit, but the Turkish president is expected to meet senior Iranian officials and discuss bilateral ties and cooperation as well as regional and international developments.
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is expected to host a trilateral meeting at the level of foreign ministers among the Islamic Republic, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
He made the remark in an address to a joint press conference with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Tehran, IRNA reported.
He added the decision was made at his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Çavuşoğlu during his trip to Ankara a few days ago.
The top Iranian diplomat noted that he and the Azerbaijani foreign minister will decide about the date of the meeting.
On June 27, Amir-Abdollahian visited Ankara, where he met with Erdoğan and Çavuşoğlu.
“We have been against one-sided sanctions on Iran and do not approve those sanctions,” Çavuşoğlu said at a joint press conference with Amir-Abdollahian.
The Iranian foreign minister said that he discussed with the Turkish president the formation of a high-level strategic body between the two countries to oversee the implementation of the long-term cooperation pact.
A few days ago, Amir-Abdollahian and Çavuşoğlu discussed bilateral ties and regional developments in a phone conversation.
The Iranian foreign minister expressed Tehran’s determination to further boost bilateral ties and hope that consultations would be held on the issue.