Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:   Rouhani calls for closer ties with Pakistan as Imran Khan takes office In a message forwarded Sat., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani extended his congratulations to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistans new prime minister, stressing Irans readiness to develop bilateral ties.  ...

FNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, describing him as champion for peace and justice. "Extremely saddened by passing of Kofi Annan, a toweing global leader and an unwavering champion for peace, justice and rule of law," Zarif wrote on his twitter page ...

MNA Ghanaian diplomat, who served as seventh secretary general of United Nations between 1997 and 2006, dies aged 80. Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary general, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday. Born in Kumasi, Ghana, on 8 April 1938, he was the first secretary general ...