Intelligence forces seize weapons consignment SW Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iranian intelligence forces seized a consignment of weapons at Khuzestan province borders.

Iran Army cmdr.:

Withdrawal of foreign forces essential for regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran Army Chief Commander Major General Mousavi points to the need for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the West Asian region.

Iran COVID-19 update: 24,346 cases, 398 deaths

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran during the last 24 hours has reached 24,346 as some 398 more Iranians have died from the disease, the Health Ministry said.

China may test digital currency with foreign visitors

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – China is trying to make it possible for foreign athletes and visitors to use its digital currency during the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, a top central bank official said on Sunday.

IRGC cmdr.:

Gen. Hejazi paved for putting end to rotten Zionists regime

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Hailing General Hejazi's effort and services in the Resistance Front, the chief commander of IRGC said that General Hejazi helped Hezbollah to defeat the Zionists and paved the way for the overthrow of this rotten regime.

Ulyanov:

JCPOA restoration negotiations enters drafting stage

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna said that the negotiations on the JCPOA restoration entered the drafting stage.

Envoy says Iran oppose militarization of Persian Gulf region

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's strategic policy is to interact and cooperate with its neighbors in line with the principles and rules of international law, Iran's envoy to Oman said, adding "We oppose the militarization of the Persian Gulf region"

5 shot, critically injured in Louisiana shooting

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Five people were hospitalized after being shot and critically injured in a drive-by shooting at a liquor store in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS-affiliated television station KSLA reported late Sunday.

Zarif hails Indonesia’s stance in UNSC for preserving JCPOA

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif praised positions adopted by Indonesia in the UN Security Council (UNSC) to maintain Iran’s nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Leader offers condolences on demise of Brig. Gen. Hejazi

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a message of condolence on the demise of the deputy chief of the IRGC Quds Force Brigadier General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi on Monday.

Cuba:

Washington must lift all unilateral sanctions against Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Director General of International Affairs of the Cuban Foreign Ministry stressed that Washington must unconditionally lift all unilateral sanctions against Iran and show true commitment to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal.

Vienna talks on right track: spox.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Stating that Vienna talks are on right track Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that based on the Leader's stances, the negotiators seek to ensure the interests of the people.

Iran named among top 10 steel producers in world: WSA

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran was introduced among top 10 steel producers in the world.

Nasrallah condoles with Leader over IRGC Quds deputy demise

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Following the passing of the deputy chief of the IRGC Quds Force, Hezbollah Secretary-General sent a message of condolences to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Iraqi Army arrest number of ISIL members in S Baghdad

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi Army forces identified and arrested a number of ISIL takfiri elements during a large-scale operation on the southern axis of Baghdad.

Iran wins Asian freestyle wrestling title

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The freestyle team of Iran claimed the title of the Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan’s Almaty.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on April 19

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Monday, April 19.

Iran, Serbia stress need to expand trade, agricultural ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – In his meeting with the Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković, Iranian Minister of Agriculture Kazem Khavazi stressed the need to expand trade and agricultural relations between the two countries.

At least 19 people killed in west Niger attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – At least 19 civilians were killed when armed men raided a village in west Niger close to the border with Mali, officials have said, in the latest bloodshed in the troubled region.

US brings in military convoy from Iraq to Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – US forces brought in a convoy loaded with weapons, ammunition, logistic materials and several armored vehicles to their bases in al-Shaddadi in Hasaka countryside.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Deputy chief of IRGC Quds passes away

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The deputy chief of the IRGC Quds Force passed away on Sunday night.

‘Benjamin’ wins at Kwetu Intl. FilmFest. in Tanzania

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian animation ‘Benjamin’ directed by Mohsen Enayati has won two main awards at Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF) in Tanzania.

Six rockets hit US military base in Iraq’s Al-Balad

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported in a breaking news that a missile has been struck at US air base in Iraq’s al-Balad, where US troops are stationed there.

Sullivan:

US not lift sanction unless ensure Iran adheres to commitment

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the White House will not lift sanctions imposed against Iran unless it (US) ensures that Iran has complied with its nuclear obligations.

Pakistan urges coop with Iran to set up peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – At the threshold of his visit to Iran, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi placed special emphasis on cooperating and collaborating with the Islamic Republic of Iran for establishing peace in Afghanistan.