AEOI head:

Sponsors of terrorism to lose in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that those who support terrorists in Afghanistan should bear in mind that they themselves will finally be the losers.

Zarif:

US dreams of repeating 1953 Iran coup scenario

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sun. that the ‘Iran Action Group’ formed by US follows the same policy of pressure and misinformation that Washington adopted in orchestrating the 1953 coup in Iran.

Tehran-Kabul coop. growing in all domains: Afghan envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Afghan ambassador to Iran said that bilateral cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan is enhancing in political, economic, cultural and security domains.

Taliban spox:

Taliban talks with US strictly aimed at ending occupation

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – An official spokesman for the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid, told Mehr News that the war in Afghanistan is under the control of Americans, saying Taliban’s talks with US aims at ending the occupation.

'Deferring CFT does not mean an end for Iran’s intl. economic transactions'

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, the Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, said CFT approval increases Iran’s bargaining power, at the same time, its dismissal does not mean an end for Iran’s economic transactions with the world.

Larijani:

US pursuing same ploy of 1953 coup in Iran's nuclear case

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Sun. that the US is following the same ploy it used in the 1953 Iran coup in Tehran’s nuclear case, its regional influence and defense power.

Veep:

Free access to information to eradicate corruptions significantly

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that getting free access to the information will remove major concerns of people such as corruptions spreading in society.

Iran-Russia inter-parl. commission meeting date announced

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – A large meeting of the inter-parliamentary commission of Iran and Russia will take place on 5-6 September in Russia's southwest city Volgograd, said the speaker of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.

Iran to unveil new fighter jet; missile program remains top priority: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister says the country will continue to focus efforts on developing missile capabilities and will next week unveil a new fighter jet on the National Defense Industry Day on August 22.

Spanish company vows to defy US sanctions, keep business with Iran

MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In an interview issued on Saturday, Esproenko International, which specializes in oil and gas services, asserted that it would continue its activities in Iran despite US unilateral sanctions.

Austrian envoy:

EU sustained $10bn loss after cutting off exports to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz said Fri. that the EU seeks to keep financial channels with Iran open after the bloc sustained a loss of nearly $10 billion for cutting off exports to the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani felicitates Indonesia on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s President Rouhani, in a message, has hailed the Indonesian people and government on the Independence Day.

Rouhani calls for closer ties with Pakistan as Imran Khan takes office

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a message forwarded Sat., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani extended his congratulations to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistan’s new prime minister, stressing Iran’s readiness to develop bilateral ties.

Zarif condoles demise of former Indian premier

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a message to his Indian counterpart on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed condolences over the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Iran sympathizes with India over deadly monsoon rains

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has expressed regret over the deadly floods caused by monsoon rain in India, which left hundreds of people dead and missing.

Seaports outbound traffic shows 10% rise in Iran export

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Managing Director for Ports and Economic Affairs at Iran’s PMO recounted that exports from Iranian ports show a 10 percent rise in the first 4 months of the year of 1397 vis-à-vis the same period in the last year.

Deputy defense min.:

Iran, regional powerhouse in manufacturing defense technologies

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Defense of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Aboutaleb Shafaghat said that Iran is a regional powerhouse in the field of production of defensive technologies in the Middle East region.

Iran Army Air Force increases chopper missiles range to 12 km

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ghorbani said that renewing helicopters project is going ahead as planned, adding that the range of missiles installed on combat helicopters has increased to above 8 kilometers.

Guardian Council rejects amendment bill on FATF

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Guardian Council has rejected an amendment bill on combating money laundering as part of standards set by the FATF, according to the Council's spokesman on Friday.

Iran to unveil new military achievement next week: military official

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Fri. that new military achievements that will be unveiled next week will upset the enemies.

China determined to maintain ties with Iran: FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that his country is determined to continue and enhance bilateral ties with Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Syria reach agreement for reconstruction coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Syria will soon sign a long-term strategic agreement on economic cooperation during the reconstruction period in the war-torn country, a deputy minister of roads and urban development said Friday.

Imran Khan appointed as Pakistan’s prime minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Majority of Pakistani lawmakers voted in favor of Imran Khan to officially elect him as Pakistan’s new prime minister.

'Holy Defense' cause of Iran’s flourish in political, scientific, economic, military domains

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard said that 8 years of Holy Defense made Iran climb to the political, scientific, economic and military summit.

Five new ATR jets enter service in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The latest five ATR turboprop aircraft entered service on Friday starting on busy domestic routes such as Tehran to Mashhad.

Larijani:

Tehran-Islamabad coop. helps establish peace in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani highlighted that continual cooperation between Iran and Pakistan can help establish peace and stability in the region.

Foreign Ministry condoles demise of notable Iranian actor

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi have expressed their heartfelt condolences over the passing away of veteran Iranian actor Ezatollah Entezami.

Legendary Iranian actor Entezami passes away

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Ezatollah Entezami, one of the most prominent Iranian actors, passed away at early morning of Friday.