Iran calls on Azerbaijan Rep., Armenia to exercise restraint

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Referring to the continuing sporadic border clashes between the border forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed the need to achieve lasting peace in the South Caucasus region.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

JCPOA parties must return to Vienna talk ASAP: EU spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – A European Union (EU) spokesperson claims that passage of time is not in the interest of Vienna talks and that the two sides should resume the 7th round of nuclear talks as soon as possible and with the necessary flexibility.

Chief ISIL terrorist nabbed in southern Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Iraqi Military Intelligence Agency on Fri. reported that it has arrested the most prominent and leading ISIL terrorist in southern Baghdad.

Landslide in W. India kills 36 people, dozens missing

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Some 36 people were killed and dozens are missing as a result of occurrence of a landslide in western India on Fri.

Russia:

Nord Stream 2 pipeline to start operation despite US pressure

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline will soon become operational despite Washington's attempt to politicize the project, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games inaugurated amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The 32nd edition of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and first Olympics without spectators was opened formally in Tokyo, Japan on Friday despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in this Asian country.

Dozens killed as Yemeni forces advance towards Jizan

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Yemeni Army and popular committees, in the course of their advancement towards border town of Jizan, killed a number of mercenaries affiliated with Saudi aggression coalition.

Peace inaccessible as long as Ghani in power, Taliban says

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – A spokesperson for the Taliban group says there will be no peace in Afghanistan as long as a new negotiated government is established and Ashraf Ghani is removed.

Iran COVID-19 update: 21,814 news cases, 210 deaths

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 21,814 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours and 210 people have lost their lives since Thursday.

Karimi, Kayserispor agree on 4-year deal: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – According to Turkish media, Iranian midfielder Ali Karimi has reached an agreement with Kayserispor.

KHPC exports $20mn petchems in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Khorasan Petrochemical Company (KHPC) exported about $20 million worth of its petrochemical products to foreign countries in the first three months of the current year (from March 21 to June 21).

Leader urges next admin. officials to solve Khuzestan problem

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Turning to recent protests broke out in Khuzestan province, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution called on officials in the next administration to address problems regarding water shortage.

Pres. Rouhani:

Rights of protesters in Khuzestan must be fully respected

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Reacting to recent protests in southern province of Khuzestan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for respecting right of people to protest for tough livelihood conditions caused by draught and extreme heat.

Russia:

Facts indicate US, ISIL forge interactions in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Stressing that Moscow has enough information to conclude cooperation between the United States and ISIL elements, Russian FM Spokeswoman stated this country made them public and can be used by international organizations.

Leader receives 2nd dose of Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccine

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received the second dose of Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine "COV-Iran Barakat" on Fri. morning.

A gunman opens fire in a restaurant in Washington DC

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – A gunman has opened fire outside a restaurant in an upscale area of Washington DC, about a mile from the White House on Fri.

Tangsiri:

IRGC Navy ready to firmly defend ideals of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Commander of IRGC Navy Force said that the force is fully prepared to firmly defend ideals and sublime values of the Islamic Revolution with its utmost power and might.

WSJ: US combat forces to withdraw from Iraq by yearend

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – According to the Wall Street Journal, Iraq and the US will soon agree on the withdrawal of US combat forces from the west Asian country.

Syria to not hesitate in defending its sovereignty, lands

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) –Syrian Foreign Ministry in a statement emphasized that Syria will not hesitate in its right to defend its territories, people and sovereignty by using all means in accordance with Constitution, UN Charter and international law.

Cuban FM slams US 'slanderous' sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slammed the new sanctions imposed by the US against the Cuban Interior Ministry and Army.

Syrian air defense system downs all Israeli missiles

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Russian Army announced that all missiles fired by the Israeli regime's fighter jets into Syria’s province of Homs were shot down by Russian-made air defense systems.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran starts exporting oil from Jask Oil Terminal for 1st time

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – National plan for transferring Goreh crude oil to Jask Terminal bore fruition at initiative taken by Ministry of Oil and National Iranian Oil Company and Iran's oil export from Jask Terminal became operational for first time.

Health Min. receives 8th COVID-19 vaccine shipment

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Secretary-General of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) revealed that Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education received the 8th shipment of COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.