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2026-02-21 19:23
Vice president says foreign policy must serve economy, build social capital
TEHRAN - Vice President Mohmmad Reza Aref said on Saturday that foreign policy must serve the economy and strengthen social capital, pointing to the complicated situation that Masoud Pezeshkian’s government has been wrestling with since he took over as president in the summer of 2024.
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2025-11-18 22:14
At Moscow summit, SCO slams ‘illegal’ Western sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN – The vast hall of Russia’s National Center provided the backdrop for a display of Eurasian unity on Tuesday as the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit of prime ministers opened.
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2025-11-17 22:17
Aref tells Russian PM in Moscow: ‘Partnership treaty will guide us’
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice-President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, traveled to Moscow this week to attend the 24th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government, using the trip to underscore Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Russian Federation.
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2025-11-16 21:45
Iran’s First VP to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government’s meeting in Moscow
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref will participate in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia.
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2025-08-27 17:35
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran pays tribute to distinguished cultural heritage figures
TEHRAN – Iran honored a selection of prominent cultural heritage figures on Tuesday evening during a special ceremony held at the Sa’adabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran, attended by senior government and cultural officials.
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2025-08-15 20:14
Foreign interventions in region lead to instability, VP tells Russian official
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed that countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia must resolve their own disputes without outside intervention, warning that foreign involvement undermines regional stability.
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2025-08-05 21:41
‘Tomorrow will be too late’, Iran VP urges swift collective effort to break Gaza siege
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has issued a stark warning about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning: “Tomorrow will be too late.”
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2025-08-04 20:18
Iran’s First VP heads to Turkmenistan for UN conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref departed for Turkmenistan on Monday to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), aimed at enhancing global support for nations without access to open seas.
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2025-07-11 22:35
VP says Leader, public unity key to Iran’s resilience in 12-day war
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says the government’s rapid response, strategic planning, and the leadership of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei enabled the country to effectively manage the 12-day conflict with Israel.
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2025-06-15 10:37
Aref lauds Iranians' bravery despite all dangers
TEHRAN - First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said late on Saturday that the massive participation of people in rallies marking the Eid al-Ghadir shows their bravery despite Israel's air attacks on Iran, which started unexpectedly on Friday morning.
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2025-05-11 22:38
Iran, Uzbekistan deepen strategic ties as high-level talks spur broad cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have significantly ramped up bilateral cooperation under Iran’s 14th administration, with senior officials from both sides pledging to deepen ties across political, economic, cultural, and logistical sectors.
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2025-05-10 23:03
Tehran prepares to host Uzbek PM for talks on expanding economic, political ties
TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov is set to arrive in Tehran on Sunday, leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.
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2025-04-30 22:19
Iranian VP, Sudanese minister pledge enhanced cooperation against regional challenges
TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref hailed the reactivation of Iranian and Sudanese embassies as a “promising start” to deepening bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Sudan’s Industry Minister Mahasen Ali Yaqoub in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2025-04-29 22:19
Iran's first VP condemns Western ‘Iranophobia’ and ‘Afrophobia’ as barriers to Africa ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref sharply condemned Western countries for perpetuating "Iranophobia" and "Afrophobia," adding that these narratives are designed to undermine Tehran’s efforts to forge stronger ties with African nations.
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2025-04-16 21:57
Internal progress not dependent on Tehran-Washington talks: Iran president
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has reassured the public that the country’s internal affairs are progressing without any delays or interruptions, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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2025-03-11 22:05
Salehi takes helm at Iranology foundation, outlines vision in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN – The Iranology Foundation held an official ceremony on Tuesday, to mark a leadership transition, honoring outgoing president Mohammad-Hossein Rajabi Davani and introducing Ali Akbar Salehi as the newly appointed head.
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2025-02-17 21:22
Tehran, Dushanbe to push for stronger trade and investment: Iran VP
TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday.
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2025-02-16 15:11
South Pars pressure boosting project: a strategic step in developing shared fields
TEHRAN – Iran's First Vice President has highlighted the strategic importance of the South Pars pressure boosting project, emphasizing its role in increasing production and creating jobs.
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2025-01-31 16:19
By Mahnaz Abdi
Iran's VP attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty
TEHRAN- Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital Almaty, on the head of a high-ranking delegation, on Thursday to attend Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and visit the Almaty Digital Summit 2025.
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2025-01-29 22:07
Iran VP to attend EAEU summit in Kazakhstan
TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's First Vice President, is scheduled to visit Kazakhstan on Thursday to attend the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Prime Ministers' Summit and the Almaty Digital Summit 2025.
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2025-01-11 18:10
First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development
TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.
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2025-01-06 22:24
Iran will negotiate, but knows how to counter sanctions too, says VP
TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's Vice President, spoke at a session of the Foreign Economic Relations Committee in the Foreign Ministry on Monday, emphasizing that the country is "open to negotiations, but has learned how to counteract sanctions."
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2024-11-20 15:11
Iran, Russia determined to develop ties at maximum level: VP
TEHRAN - Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level, Shana reported.
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2024-11-09 21:50
Iran, Qatar affirm strong ties while condemning Israel's atrocities
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref held a meeting with Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif, Qatar's newly appointed ambassador in Tehran, to discuss the strong relationship and aligned political positions between the two countries.
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2024-10-14 20:01
Iran VP to visit Pakistan for SCO summit
TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref is set to travel to Islamabad to attend an upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to the deputy head of International Affairs and Regional Cooperation of the Iranian Presidential Office.
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2024-10-07 22:31
Vice president reaffirms Iran’s resolve in face of external threats
TEHRAN – First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref has declared that no external threat would deter the country from pursuing its strategic goals.
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2024-10-07 22:27
Vice president reaffirms Iran’s resolve in face of external threats
TEHRAN – First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref has declared that no external threat would deter the country from pursuing its strategic goals.
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2024-10-06 23:46
Vice President offers condolences at Hezbollah office in Tehran
TEHRAN – The Iranian Vice President conveyed his condolences regarding the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Hezbollah, during his visit to the Hezbollah office in Tehran on Sunday.
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2024-10-01 22:04
Iranian VP in Armenia to attend Eurasian Economic Forum
TEHRAN –Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has arrived in Armenia to participate in the third edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum, as well as a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
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2024-09-30 22:43
Tehran urges Islamic support for Gaza, Lebanon in face of intl. inaction
TEHRAN – The Iranian Vice President has stated that Islamic nations must act promptly and decisively to assist Lebanon and Palestine, given the international community's inaction and lack of resolve in addressing their crises.