TEHRAN (Basirat): Iranian Supreme Leader's top Aide for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati deplored Washington's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a "terrorist organization", but meantime said the hostile move has enhanced IRGC's popularity rate more than ever.

TEHRAN(Basirat): Iran told the U.S. to withdraw its forces from Syria and cease operations there Wednesday because Washington’s presence was deemed illegal by the local government.