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Iran unveils Qaem-118 missile
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Qaem-118 air defense missile was unveiled during the second phase of the IRGC Ground Forces' Great Prophet 19 military exercise.
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Hamas rejects Israel’s demand for disarmament
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has rejected the Israeli regime’s demand for its disarmament and withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, Hamas Spokesman Hazem Qassem said.
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Iran rejects reports on deportation of Iranians from Lebanon
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically denies recent reports alleging the deportation of Iranian citizens from Lebanon, describing them as unfounded rumors.
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Iran detains Israeli-linked individual in Ardabil
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian intelligence forces arrested an Israeli-linked individual in the west of the country on charges of espionage and ideological subversion.
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UK prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Britain is prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to police the skies over Ukraine to help secure peace, according to reports.
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Iran slams Trump’s Gaza plan as threat to regional security
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned US President Donald Trump’s forced displacement plan for Gaza, warning that this “inhumane project” could ignite new crises in the region.
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Iran's UN envoy:
Israel must be held accountable for genocide in Gaza
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN strongly condemned Israel’s brutal military attacks against the Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, calling for the occupying regime to be held accountable for Gaza genocide.
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EU to provide Ukraine with a €6 billion arms package
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – EU countries are preparing a military aid package worth at least €6 billion for Ukraine as it seeks to shore up Kyiv's strategic position at the outset of US-led talks with Russia, according to three EU diplomats.
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Iran condemns US’ plan for forced relocation of Gazans
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN strongly condemned the US’ colonial plan to displace and uproot Gazans forcibly, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a grave assault on fundamental human rights.
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China warns against forgetting Gaza because of Ukraine
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The international community should not forget about the Gaza Strip amid attempts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Chinese Foreign Ministry Wang Yi said.
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Lavrov:
Russia, US agree to resolve diplomatic mission issues
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russia and the United States have agreed to settle outstanding issues related to their diplomatic missions “once and for all,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
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Qatar envoy:
Qatari Emir visit to Iran important opportunity for two sides
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Qatari ambassador to Iran called the Emir of Qatar's visit to Tehran an important opportunity to strengthen convergence and cooperation between the two countries to achieve growth and prosperity.
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15th APA plenary session kicks off in Baku
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The 15th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), chaired by Azerbaijan, kicked off in Baku on Wednesday morning.
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IRGC dismantles American, Israeli spying networks in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC intelligence forces have dismantled multiple espionage networks linked to the US, Israel, and hostile nations in northern Iran.
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CBI chief departs for Russia for talks
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) left Tehran for Russia on Wednesday morning to hold talks with Russian officials.
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Iran rejects media claims regarding sending arms to Yemen
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has rejected a media report that an arms shipment confiscated en route to Yemen was from Iran.
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China condemns US 'tariff shocks' at WTO
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.
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US, France want mercenaries deployed in south Lebanon
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The United States and France have reportedly suggested that mercenaries called private contractors should be deployed in south Lebanon in a bid to encourage Israel into a full withdrawal of its forces from the country.
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Terrorist attack in Pakistan leaves 7 killed
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Seven passengers were brutally killed in Barkhan, Pakistan's Balochistan, after being forcibly removed from a bus traveling from Quetta to Lahore.
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Ambassador reveals agenda of Qatari Emir visit to Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Qatar has revealed the agenda of the Arab state's Emir during his upcoming visit to Tehran.
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Iran updates operational plans to counter enemies
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army stated that all plans to counter enemies and safeguard the country's security have been updated, and the armed forces of Iran are in complete readiness.
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Trump says Russia-US meeting in Riyadh was ‘very good’, confident of stabilization
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has described the Russian-American talks held in Riyadh as positive, stating that his confidence in the settlement of the Ukraine crisis has grown.
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Iran's foreign minister, PIJ chief hold talks in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has congratulated the Palestinian people and their resistance for their historic victory over Israel in Gaza, saying the regime failed to achieve any of its objectives in the territory.
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Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said in a statement.
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Russia, Iran discuss aircraft, car manufacturing cooperation
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has discussed cooperation in energy, aircraft manufacturing, and Russian car makers’ entry into the Iranian market at a meeting with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Iran attaches great importance to relations with Sudan
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting Sudanese foreign minister that the Islamic Republic attaches importance to its relations with the African country, and is ready to work on expanding the ties.
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Trump says Ukraine must hold election in order to negotiate
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has pointed out that Kiev must hold a presidential election if it wants to sit down at the negotiating table to settle the Ukraine conflict and highlighted Vladimir Zelensky’s lack of popularity.
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Hamas ready to release all Israeli prisoners at once
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Reports say that Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has announced that it is ready to release all remaining Israeli prisoners at once.
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Partnership deal turning point in Iran-Russia ties history
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated that the signing of the Iranian-Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership marks a turning point in the history of cooperation between the two nations.
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Pezeshkian urges enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan trade ties
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic sees no obstacles to expanding relations and trade exchanges between Tehran and Ashgabat.