Assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani clear war crime: former EU MP

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Referring to the assassination of Martyr Soleimani by US terrorist forces, Former European Parliament Member Javier Couso said that the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani was a "clear war crime".

Six satellites ready to be launched into space: ICT min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Jahromi said on Sun. that six domestically-manufactured satellites are ready to be launched into the orbit.

Zarif hits back at Trump over “No Thanks!” tweet

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif struck back at US President Donald Trump for basing his foreign policy on Fox News or translators rather than on facts.

Iran's uranium stockpile surpasses 1,200 kilograms

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The Special Assistant to CEO of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Asghar Zarean informed on Saturday evening that Iran's stockpile of uranium has exceeded 1,200 kilograms.

Iran urges Iraq judiciary to sue US for assassination of Martyr Soleimani, his comrades

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raeisi in a Saturday phone conversation with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq Faiq Zaidan urged the country to sue the US for its crimes including assassination of the IRGC Commander Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani and his comarades.

Recent developments herald unique phenomenon in today's world: Leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the students from the Union of the Islamic Students Associations in Europe in a letter, saying the recent developments herald the emergence of a ‘unique phenomenon’ in today's world.

Man who shot down Ukrainian plane ‘in prison’: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in an interview that the man who mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane outside Tehran on Jan. 8 is now in prison.

Spox rejects Iran, Australia FMs' talks on detained Australian national

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi dismissed reports on talks between Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne, on the situation of an Australian-British national detained in Iran.

Shamkhani hails epic anti-US rallies in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council praised the Iraqi people’s massive turnout to the anti-US rallies that were held in Baghdad on Friday, saying Washington should await new displays of regional power.

Iran at forefront of fight against narcotics: IAEA envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) underlined the country’s considerable efforts in the counter-narcotic war, saying more than 814 tons of drugs were discovered in Iran in 2019.

Zarif hits back at S Arabia over ‘normal country’ remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saudi Arabia’s direct involvement in Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi makes the country far from what one would call ‘normal’.

Senior cleric hails IRGC’s firm response to US belligerence

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Tehran’s interim Friday Prayer leader hailed the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) retaliatory operations against a US base in Iraq earlier this month, saying the elite force has managed to destroy the United States’ fictitious and artificial grandeur in the region.

Russia censures US threat of assassinating new Quds Force chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Russia has strongly condemned the US for threatening to assassinate Brigadier General Esmaeil Qa’ani, the new commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iraqi people hold massive anti-US rally in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Millions of Iraqi people have convened in the capital city of Baghdad to deplore the US military presence in the country.

Threatening to assassinate Quds Force chief shows US state terrorism: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Washington’s threat to assassinate the new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force reveals the US’ state terrorism.

So-called 'Trump Deal' transpires US’ long fixated delusions: Spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – In reaction to the unveiling of the so-called 'Trump Deal' by Brian Hook, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that it only transpired the US' long fixated delusions.

Iran to respond to any threat with high quality defensive weapons: defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran enjoys all the elements of power and will respond to any aggression and threat with its high-quality defensive weapons.

Iranian clubs to host rivals at 2020 ACL inside Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – According to the latest agreement concluded between Iranian negotiators and the AFC, Iranian clubs can host their rivals in the 2020 AFC Asian Champions League inside the country.

Iran ready to negotiate with its neighbors: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran is open to talks with its neighbors.

US threatens to assassinate new Quds Force commander

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The US special representative for Iran said the successor to General Soleimani, the Iranian commander assassinated in a US drone strike, would suffer the same fate if he followed a similar path of killing Americans.

Zarif lauds China's timely response to coronavirus

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated the Chinese New Year and praised Beijing for timely measures in the fight against coronavirus.

Iran UN envoy:

Rising tension in region, US main aim in assassinating Lt. Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the main purpose of the United States in assassinating Iran’s top commander Lt. Gen. Soleimani was to escalate tension in the region.

Iran to legally pursue case of US assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that Iran will pursue the US assassination of Iran’s top commander Lt. Gen. Soleimani in cooperation with the judicial bodies.

You mustn’t shake dirty hands of the terrorist Trump: Al-Nujaba to Barham Salih

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance, issuing a statement, asked Barham Salih to not meet the US president and warned him against the consequences of the act that is contrary to the national interests.

Jannati urges Rouhani to not make remarks that enemies could misuse

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Secretary of Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati criticized President Rouhani over his remarks on the screening process of candidates for the upcoming Parliamentary election.

Assassination of Gen. Soleimani tarnishes US’ image: Larijani

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the assassination of General Soleimani has tarnished US image as well as uniting the Iranian nation.

Iran slams silence over US’ assassination of Iranian top commander

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the UN office in Geneva has condemned the international silence over the US’ assassination of Iranian top military commander, Lt. Gen. Ghasem Soleimani.

Europe showed weakness by triggering dispute mechanism on JCPOA: Salehi

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has strongly criticized the decision by Britain, Germany and France to trigger a dispute settlement mechanism featured in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

FM spox explains on Zarif’s statements on possibility of Iran’s NPT leave

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi on Tue. explained about the statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Parliament on the possibility of Iran’s leave from Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

US’ illegal sanctions against independent states crime against humanity: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – In a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the US illegal sanctions against Iran and pressure and conspiracy against Venezuela, describing it as a crime against humanity.