Iran slams US meddlesome statement on rioter execution ‎

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi condemned the meddlesome US’ statement about the execution of a rioter sentenced to death for running over and killing a number of police forces in Tehran during February protests.

IRGC chief says Yemen close to victory

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tue. that the Saudi-led coalition war against Yemen is turning in favor of victory for the Yemenis.

UAE min. mad at Rouhani, Emir of Qatar phone call

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash has expressed remarks on Monday indicating his anger at the telephone conversation between the President of Iran and the Emir of Qatar.

Guterres believes in JCPOA, preserving it: his spokesman

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – António Guterres believes that JCPOA is an important achievement and efforts to save it should continue, said Spokesman for the Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric while briefing the press on Monday.

Iran’s amb. to UK, Labor Party’s leader discuss global, regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad held a meeting with the UK Labor Party Jeremy Corbyn to discuss global and regional peace.

N Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting China

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is in China on a two-day visit.

Swiss foreign ministry;

JCPOA, roadmap implementation on Rouhani’s agenda for Bern visit

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland in a Mon. statement said Pres. Rouhani’s 2-3 July visit aims at discussing the nuclear deal and implementation of a roadmap to further develop bilateral ties.

Zarif:

At least 80 nukes are in ME, none belongs to Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at Israeli regime for possessing a large number of nuclear weapons, while leveling baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s Salehi to discuss JCPOA at Oslo Forum

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Salehi, the Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has traveled to Norway to attend Oslo Forum and discuss world issues including Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actions (JCPOA).

Iran, Switzerland hold 3rd round political consultations

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – After holding two rounds of political consultations in Bern in June 2016 and 2017, Iran and Switzerland held the 2018 edition (third round) of the talks in Tehran on Monday.

In phone call with Qatari emir:

Iran’s Rouhani criticizes some Arab countries’ adventurous policy

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian president has criticized adventurous foreign policy of some countries in the region as wrong, warning those polices exacerbate the crises in the region.

Rouhani:

Providing basic goods to people a priority for govt.

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – People should be certain that production or provision of required goods for the society and solving any issue in production sectors are government's priority, according to Iranian president.

US-led coalition bombs PMF positions on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi officials say that US-led fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Popular Mobilizations Forces just across the border with Syria, killing at least 20 PMF troops and wounding dozens more.

Pres. Rouhani to visit Austria, Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Accepting invitations extended by Swiss and Austrian presidents, Iranian President Rouhani will travel to these two European countries in early July.

OPEC envoy:

Iran to veto Saudi-proposed supply boost at OPEC

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s representative to OPEC said Sun. that the three bloc members, including Iran, Venezuela and Iraq, will veto Saudi Arabia’s proposal to increase oil production in Vienna this week.

Iranian MPs to meet with Leader on Wed.

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers will meet with Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on June 20, a parliament member told MNA on Monday.

Yemeni forces kill 123, capture 160 Saudi-led coalition mercenaries

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Saudi and UAE-led coalition have transferred dozens of dead bodies of their mercenaries who were killed on Hudaida battlefield to Aden.

Zarif’s senior aide heads delegation to Geneva

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, senior aide to Iranian foreign minister, has headed a delegation to Geneva Monday morning to take part in international peace talks on Syria.

Iran welcomes truce extension in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi welcomed the Afghan government decision to extend truce after Eid al-Fitr holidays in the war-ravaged country.

Iran, Turkey call for continued fight against terrorism, organized crime

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian deputy interior minister held a telephone conversation with Undersecretary of Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Muhterem Ince to urge the continuation of fight against terrorism and organized crime.

Terrorists targeting Afghanistan’s security: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi strongly condemned the suicide attack in Afghanistan, saying "the terrorists and enemies of Afghan nation have been targeting the stability and security of the country.”

Saudis seek to starve Yemenis out to make them surrender

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sat. the Saudi-led blockade on Yemen is aimed at forcing Yemeni people to give up.

Iranian MP pessimist about success of talks with E3

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iranian Parliament National Security Commission Naghavi Hosseini has said that the European companies' withdrawal from Iran shows a huge gap between Europeans' words and actions.

Renault to remain in Iran despite risk of US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The CEO of the automaker Renault said Fri. that French company will not leave Iran and will take measures to avoid the risk of US reinstated sanctions.

Different Iranian officials congratulate national football team's victory over Morocco

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Several Iranian officials including president, the vice president, the parliament speaker, and the foreign minister have congratulated the nation on the 1-0 Team Melli victory over Morocco in their first match in 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Iran gains great win at World Cup 2018 thanks to Morocco own goal

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz scored an own goal past Munir Mohamedi for Iran's first goal during the 2018 World Cup Group B match against Morocco at Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 15, 2018.

Pres. Rouhani:

All countries must stand against White House rulers’ bullying

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on leaders of Muslim countries to stand against bullying power of the United States.