Iran advised the pilgrims not to travel to Iraq individually from the cross border routes, Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.

Former Lebanese president Emile Lahoud said on Monday evening that the Islamic Republic of Iran is a real friend of his country.

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on November 23 or 24, it was announced here on Tuesday.

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that Iraq, currently, stands in an important decision making point of its history.

Islamic Republic of Iran's foreign minister emphasised at a meeting here Monday evening with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that US policies in the region have faced defeat.

Tehran is to host the International Tour Operators Conference from November 24-27, an official has announced.

Spokesman of Foreign Ministry Hassan Qashqavi said on Sunday the capacity of mass media and information technology must be utilized to introduce real image of Islam.

Deputies of Iranian and South Korean foreign ministers in Seoul on Sunday emphasized the need to upgrade cooperation.

Indian Foreign Minster Pranab Mukherjee called Sunday evening for fostering Iran-India trade cooperation.

A senior member of Britain's Conservative Party has recommended the next US president that he offer more incentives to Iran to help resolve the nuclear issue.