UAE moving towards settling differences with Iran: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi said that UAE officials have taken some steps to resolve disputes with Tehran.

‘Yasin’ fighter jet production line to be launched soon

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Aviation Industry Organization of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Abdolkarim Bani-Tarafi said that the production line of homegrown ‘Yasin’ fighter jet will be launched in the near future.

Iran should not be sole party for implementing JCPOA: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Es'hagh Al Habib said that Iran should not be the sole party implementing the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Homegrown 'Yasin' fighter jet proved ineffectiveness of sanctions: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. the Iranian developed ‘Yasin’ fighter jet has proved the ineffectiveness of US sanctions on the country.

Iran, Russia hold high-profile talks on recent developments in northern Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Russian and Iranian officials including Special Envoy on Syrian Affairs Alexander Lavrentiev and Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs met in Tehran on Wed. to discuss the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Rouhani hopes S. Africa will adopt a firmer stance against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that South Africa will adopt a more decisive stance against the illegitimate US actions against the Iranian nation with regard to the illegal sanctions.

Iran determined to continue reductions in JCPOA commitments: Dep. FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said Wed. that Iran will continue cuts to its commitments under the nuclear deal (JCPOA) until its demands are met.

Iranian, South African FMs meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor in Tehran on Wednesday.

Elections determine Iran’s fate: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Referring to the elections' role and importance in boosting the country's political power in the international arena, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that elections determine the fate of the country.

Iran calls on Bahrain to change terror-sponsoring policies in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian delegate at 141st IPU slammed Bahrain’s anti-Iran remarks, calling on the country to reconsider its nonconstructive policies in the Middle East region.

Iran ready to mediate in Yemen if S Arabia accepts: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that Tehran is ready to mediate in the issue of Yemen if Riyadh gives the nod.

Iran welcomes development of peace, security in Iraq: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran always supports sustainable development in Iraq despite many foreign efforts that seek to undermine the neighboring country’s peace, said the Iranian Parliament speaker on Tuesday.

US plays major role in Iran-Saudi Arabia rift: Parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani has said that Iran does not oppose resolving problems with Saudi Arabia, adding that the Americans are putting obstacles in the way.

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Medicine, medical equipment sanction crime against humanity

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said the US cruel sanctions against Iran and denial of access to medicine, medical supplies, and foodstuffs are a threat to Iranian health, adding that it is a crime against humanity.

Larijani criticizes EU’s lack of practical step to salvage JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani voiced criticism against European countries’ failure to take a practical step to save Iran nuclear deal, officially known as JCPOA.

One or several govts. involved in SABITI tanker attack: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohamamd Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that the Friday attack on Iranian oil tanker, SABITI, was carried out by one or several governments.

Iranian nation victim of US’ crimes against humanity: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States is committing crimes against humanity against the Iranian nation by imposing sanctions on food and medicine.

Larijani hails PUIC role in bringing Muslim states together

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani hailed the constructive role of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) in bringing the Islamic nations together.

Nations should prevent Trump’s behavior from affecting bilateral ties: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that US President Trump's measures do not have lasting effect, hence nations should prevent those adverse measures from affecting relations among them.

No more threats can bring Iran back to negotiating table with US: Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Russia categorically condemns the US’ unilateral sanctions on Iran and believes that no further threat will be able to bring the country back to the negotiating table with Washington, Chairwoman of Russia’s Federation Council said Monday.

Iranian lawmakers slam Turkish aggression against Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Members of the Iranian Parliament have condemned the offensive by the Turkish military and allied militants against the northern parts of Syria.

IRGC arrests Ruhollah Zam by tricking foreign intelligence services

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said in a statement that its intelligence organization has arrested Ruhollah Zam, an anti-Iran media figure, in a complex intelligence operation outside the country.

Military option cannot solve Syrian issue: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the issue of Syria will not be solved through military options.

Correct end to Yemen war to exert positive impact on region: Ayat. Khamenei

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said ending the war against Yemen in a right way will leave positive impacts on the region.

Dialogue solution for regional affairs: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the significance of holding talks for resolving regional issues.

US raised IRGC’s esteem with its hostility: Iran’s Leader

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Americans helped increase the esteem and glory of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps with their hostile behavior and “aggressive faces”.

Leader attends graduation ceremony of military cadets

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a graduation ceremony for military cadets at Imam Hossein University on Sunday.