Iran FM to British counterpart:

Iran seeks action rather than words from JCPOA parties

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with new UK foreign secretary Liz Truss on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss Afghanistan and issues of mutual interest as well as the JCPOA.

Saudi King to UNGA:

"We hope that talks with Iran leads to confidence building"

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – In a pre-recorded address to the UNGA, King Salman of Saudi Arabia has claimed that "Iran is a neighbor to Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh hopes that its talks with that country will lead to confidence building."

Boris Johnson mocks French outrage over submarine deal

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ridiculed the reaction of French President Emmanuel Macron to the recent controversial submarine deal between the US and UK on the one side, and Australia on the other side.

Iran, Spain FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan, Iran-EU relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian met with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss Iran's ties with Europe, Afghanistan and bilateral ties.

Rekabi makes history by winning medal in IFSC c'ships

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Elnaz Rekabi has become the first Iranian woman to win a medal at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Championships.

In meeting with Borrell:

Iran FM criticizes US unconstructive behavior in JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that unfortunately, the Biden administration's behavior and policies in relation to Iran and the JCPOA have so far been unconstructive.

Two US military logistics convoys targeted in Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Two US military logistics convoys were attacked in Iraq's Babil and Baghdad provinces.

US hegemonic approach no longer credible: Raeisi to UNGA

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi delivered a speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday afternoon via video conference.

Iran has become a global power militarily: IRGC commander

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) –"Today, Iran has become a world power in terms of military and defense capabilities,"Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami on Tuesday.

Iran, Luxembourg FMs discuss JCPOA, ties in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with his Luxembourgish counterpart Jean Asselborn on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties as well as the JCPOA.

Iran, India FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on sidelines of UN General Assembly on Tue. to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.

Iran women’s handball team into Spain world cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran women’s handball team will be competing in the next World Cup in Spain for the first time in history after advancing to the semifinal of the Asian Women's Handball Championship on Tuesday.

Iran expresses sympathy over shooting incident at Russian Uni

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh extended his sympathy to the families of the victims of the shooting incident at the Russian university.

Vienna talks to resume in coming weeks: Iran FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday that the Vienna talks between Iran and the remaining participants in the JCPOA known as the P4+1 will resume in the coming weeks.

No deviation in Iran’s nuclear program: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Stating that there is not any deviation in Iran nuclear program, AEOI Chief Mohammad Eslami said that relations between Iran and IAEA should be eased through technical and professional behavior away from political influences.

In message:

Raeisi calls for developing Iran-UAE ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – In a message to his Emirati counterpart, the Iranian president expressed hope that bilateral relations between Iran and UAE would develop, especially in the economic field.

Iran stresses need for more active UNHCR role in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's hosting of millions of refugees, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for a more active UNHCR role to address the critical humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Top military aide to Leader:

US has to escape from Syria, PG after Afghanistan experience

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said Monday that the Americans have to flee Syria and Persian Gulf region as soon as possible after their humiliating experience in Afghanistan.

IRGC:

Four bases belonging to terrorists in north Iraq destroyed

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The IRGC said in a statement on Monday that their forces targeted and destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iran nuclear head urges IAEA to be impartial, independent

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – At the IAEA's 65th General Conference, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) urged the international nuclear watchdog to remain impartial and avoid making politically motivated decisions.

IRGC unveils new strategic achievements

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled new strategic achievements in the field of detection and neutralization of bombs and explosives.

Horrific explosion hits Al-Bukamal in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – News sources reported a horrific explosion in the Syrian border town of Al-Bukamal and the possibility of a US drone strike in the area.

Top Iranian general:

Iran to develop military cooperation with SCO states members

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will increase its military relations with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) after receiving membership.

Iran crowned at Asian volleyball championships

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's volleyball team won the title of the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship 2021 after winning the national team the hosts Japan 3-0 in the final match on Sunday.

COVID-19 death toll mounts to 117,182 in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Some 391 more Iranians died of coronavirus over the past 24 hours and 4,764,998 people out of a total of 5,424,835 infected with the coronavirus have survived and recovered, according to Health Ministry.

Bagheri once again warns terrorist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri warned about the adventure of counter-revolutionary terrorist groups in northern Iraq, saying that Iran will not tolerate any act of sabotage on its borders.

Leader appoints Brig. Gen. Nasirzadeh as Dep. Chief of Staff

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh as Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces.

Raeisi after Tajikistan visit:

Iran's membership in SCO "diplomatic success"

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that the three-day visit to Tajikistan was highly fruitful, adding, "Access to the resources and economic infrastructure of SCO member states is a valuable opportunity for Iran."

President Raeisi flies back home after 3-day Tajik visit

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi ended his three-day visit to Tajikistan to attend the 21st Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on Saturday afternoon.

Bombings in Afghanistan's Nangarhar kill 3, wound 20

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – A series of bomb blasts in Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan killed three and injured 20 more on Saturday.