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Russia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Top Russian senator congratulates Iranian counterpart on re-election
Valentina Matvienko, chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council, has congratulated Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on his re-election as speaker of the Iran's parliament. In her message, she emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. Ghalibaf was re-elected on Tuesday, securing 219 out of 272 votes. He has held the position since 2020 and previously served as the mayor of Tehran and as a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In her congratulatory letter on Wednesday, Matvienko said that Russian officials 'highly value' Ghalibaf's warm attitude toward Russia 'and are ready to promote the deepening of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, the development of constructive inter-parliamentary dialogue aimed at strengthening mutual respect, trust, and consideration of each other's interests.' 'We look forward to continuing fruitful work both on the international stage in order to effectively seek solutions to key regional and global issues,' Matvienko added. Russia and Iran have significantly strengthened their bilateral relations. In January, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in Moscow. The landmark deal formalizes a commitment to building stronger relations across multiple areas, from national security, to peaceful nuclear energy to joint resistance against unilateral sanctions. In 2024, Iran officially became a member of BRICS. The group was initially founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates also became members last year. Current members account for about 46% of the world's population and over 36% of global GDP, according to estimates by various international institutions. Over 30 more nations have applied to join the group.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Truck drivers across Iran continue rare strike for sixth consecutive day
Representative Image Truck drivers across Iran continued a rare and prolonged strike for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding better working conditions in a sector vital to the country's economy. While labor strikes are permitted under Iranian law, the scale and persistence of this protest are unusual. The strike, which began in the southwestern port city of Bandar Abbas, has quickly expanded nationwide, with reported stoppages in Isfahan, Shiraz, Tehran Province, and Kermanshah, according to Persian-language media and monitoring groups outside Iran. Drivers are voicing frustration over surging insurance premiums, low freight rates, high fuel costs, and poor road safety, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). Images shared on social media appeared to show rows of idle trucks in major cities, though these visuals have not been independently verified. The rights group Dadban reported incidents of security forces confronting demonstrators, and the Fars Province prosecutor confirmed the arrests of individuals allegedly blocking roadways. The state-aligned newspaper Kayhan dismissed the strike as being manipulated by 'opportunistic elements,' while Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged the truckers' critical role in the supply chain and urged the government to address their grievances promptly. Road transport is essential for food distribution across Iran's vast terrain.
LBCI
25-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Hezbollah's strength in Lebanon evident in funeral procession
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the funeral of Hezbollah figures Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine was a testament to the unity of the resistance and the growing strength of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking during a public session of the Iranian parliament, Ghalibaf described Hezbollah as an integral part of Lebanon's national strength and a guarantor of the country's security. He emphasized that the group prioritizes national interests while rejecting any foreign interference. He also stated that Iran views internal Lebanese consensus as essential for the country's stability and supports any agreement reached between the government and the resistance.
Nahar Net
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Salam tells Iran that Beirut airport security is 'the priority'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 7 hours Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has told an Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf that the security of Beirut's airport and passengers is 'the priority," following the latest controversy over the landing of Iranian planes. Salam also stressed that ensuring that security was the responsibility of the Lebanese state, according to a statement from his office. The delegation landed in Beirut although regular flights between the two countries have been suspended. The ban, which prompted angry protests from Hezbollah supporters, came after the United States warned that Israel might target Lebanon's only international airport in Beirut to thwart alleged weapons shipments from Iran, a Lebanese security source had told AFP. Israel has on several occasions accused Hezbollah of using the airport in Beirut to bring in weapons from Iran. The group as well as Lebanese leaders have denied the allegations.
Nahar Net
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Ghalibaf says Iran to back any 'unanimous' Lebanese decision
by Naharnet Newsdesk 6 hours Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said from Beirut that Iran 'will support any decision made unanimously by the Lebanese government and people and the Lebanese resistance (Hezbollah).' 'I hope this visit will lead to further relations of cooperation between Iran and Lebanon, especially as the new government begins its work,' Ghalibaf said after meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh. 'For Lebanon to be prosperous and stable, it is necessary to for unanimity to be present among the various components of the Lebanese people, including the government, the people and the resistance,' Ghalibaf added. Ghalibaf, the accompanying delegation and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier on Sunday taken part in the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut.
