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Iranian, European doctors hold web meeting in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The International Webinar of Iranian and European Cardiologists was held on Friday, hosted by Razavi Hospital in Mashhad.

Cryptocurrencies activities can become legal by Iranian parl.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Economic Committee says a report on the activities of cryptocurrencies is being prepared to be proposed to the parliament in the form of a motion to legalize the matter.

Yemeni official calls on US, UK to end arms supply to SA

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The chairman of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen stressed the need to end British arms support to Saudi Arabia, adding "if Biden seeks peace, he must stop the activities of his military experts in Marib."

Trump supporters want to 'blow up' Congress: Police chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Acting chief of the Capitol Police warned on Thursday that Donald Trump supporters have indicated they want to “blow up” the building of the US Congress and kill the members.

46 Taliban members killed in Afghanistan’s Kandahar prov.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) ---The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that 33 members of the Taliban were killed and 13 others were wounded in clashes with Afghan security forces in Kandahar province.

Agreeing with IAEA, a wise move in preserving natl. interests

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Assembly of Representatives of the Iranian Parliament in a statement on Fri. hailed the government’s agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, calling it as a logical move in maintaining national interests.

Russian FM:

Moscow ready to coop with Iran, China on peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow is ready to cooperate with the Islamic Republic of Iran, China and Pakistan for restoration of peace in Afghanistan.

US has lost right to lecture other states on civil freedoms

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said that the new US administration should first and foremost turn an attentive ear to its own citizens and not conduct a witch-hunt at home.

Window of opportunity for resuming JCPOA still open: Borrell

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stated that despite Iran's compensatory measures in JCPOA, the window of opportunity for returning this landmark agreement to the main path is still open.

China calls for respecting Syria's sovereignty after US move

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Following Russia's condemnation of the US airstrikes in eastern Syria on Friday night, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Damascus.

COVID-19 claims other 69 lives in past 24 hours : Health Min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) -- The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,103 COVID-19 new infections and 69 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

British ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman: UKMTO says

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) in a statement claimed that the British ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman using an explosive device.

Four Afghan security forces killed in bomb blast in Kandahar

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A bomb blast in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province claimed lives of four Afghan security forces.

Yemenis hold demonstrations to condemn Saudi-led blockade

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Yemenis demonstrated in various Yemeni cities on Friday, chanting slogans condemning the continued aggression and attacks by the Saudi-American coalition on their country.

French FM holds talk with IAEA chief about Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Chief Rafael Grossi held a phone talk about Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran, Russia emphasize need to coop. in agricultural sector

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian officials underlined the need for expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector and ensuring food security.

IAEA BG Mon. meeting to focus on Iran: Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has said IAEA Board of Governors meeting will be held on Monday and Iran will be at the center of attention.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss means of enhancing bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Zarif and Mikdad discussed bilateral relations between Syria and Iran and means of boosting them in all fields, particularly in economy to overcome the inhuman impacts of unilateral coercive measures imposed on both states.

US not want good for Afghanistan: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that the White House does not want anything good for Afghanistan, stating that the country must rely on the Constitution and unity of Afghan groups.

UAE sees no choice but diplomacy with Iran: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates’ president has said in a statement that new US administration is right in prioritizing diplomacy with Iran and that his country sees no other choice in this regard.