TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described Western interference as the root cause of conflicts in the region, particularly in South Ossetia.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The presence of Islamic Republic in the 8th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization would help boost the organization, Kazakh Ambassador to Tehran Yerik Utembayev said on Thursday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- A top Iranian diplomat called for new laws to prevent disrespecting religious sanctities on the pretext of freedom of expression is needed.