Canada halts weapons sales to Turkey after Syria offensive: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Canada has temporarily suspended new export permits to Turkey in light of the country’s military incursion into northern Syria, according to a report.

US imposes new sanctions on Turkey over Syria offensive

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The US has imposed new sanctions against Turkish officials and institutions over the country's incursion into northern Syria, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and VP Mike Pence announced on Monday. 

Contradictory reports emerging on Turkish troop’s crossing into Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – While Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence says it is still preparing for an offensive in northern Syria, a report by Bloomberg citing a Turkish official says the troops have already begun crossing into Syrian territory.

Omani Airways Boeing 789 makes emergency landing in NW city of Tabriz

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – An Omani Airways passenger plane had to make an emergency landing in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz on Sunday afternoon after a pregnant British woman needed to be admitted to hospital.

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The world in the shadow of regional hegemons; how will China beat US?

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of China is an opportunity for Trump to learn that more than a slogan is needed to revive a country’s majesty.

Russia's Rosneft ditches dollar for all new export deals: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Russia’s top oil exporter Rosneft has set the euro as the default currency for all its new export contracts in a move to reduce vulnerability to potential US sanctions, according to a report.

Pompeo pressures Italy to ban Iran's Mahan Airlines

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Italy to ban Iran’s Mahan Airlines, pressuring Italian officials into complying with Washington’s sanctions on Iran.

New German radar tracked allegedly ‘undetectable’ US F-35 fighter jets for 100 miles

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – According to a report, German Radar vendor Hensoldt has tracked two US F-35 fighter jets for 100 miles (150 kilometers) following the 2018 Berlin Air Show in Germany in late April of that year.

Syria to reopen key border crossing with Iraq today

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – According to local media quoting the Syrian government, the Bukamal-Qaem border crossing with Iraq, in the southeast of the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, will be reopened on Monday.

Oman says it’ll consider backing Iran’s Persian Gulf peace plan

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Oman’s minister responsible for foreign affairs, said that Oman will consider supporting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s Persian Gulf security plan, known as the 'Hormuz Peace Endeavor.' 

6.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the remote Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia on Thursday morning.

Khashoggi murder 'happened under my watch,' Saudi crown prince tells PBS

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said he bears responsibility for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year by Saudi operatives, according to a PBS documentary to be broadcast next week.

Rocket hits near US embassy in Kabul: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – A large explosion has reportedly been heard near the United States embassy in Kabul shortly after midnight Wednesday.

More than 30 killed in mass stampede in Karbala

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – According to reports more than 30 pilgrims were killed and dozens were wounded in a stampede in the city of Karbala, Iraq.

Saudi king replaces energy min. with one of his sons: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia's King Salman replaced the country's energy minister with one of his own sons Sunday, naming Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman to one of the most important positions in the country.

Nuclear-armed states can’t tell Turkey not to have nukes: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that nuclear-armed states cannot forbid Ankara from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Five dead, over 20 wounded in Texas shooting rampage

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Five people have died and over 20 were shot as a gunman went on a shooting rampage in the area of Midland and Odessa, Texas, after an officer attempted to pull his vehicle over for a traffic stop.

Russia voices regret over US cruise missile test in violation of INF treaty

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The recent test-firing of a ground-based cruise missile by the United States is “regrettable", said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Tuesday.

Monsoon floods in India kill at least 100, displace thousands

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Floods have killed at least 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across much of India since Thursday, according to authorities.

France says 'needs no permission' for Iran dialogue after Trump swipe

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – France said Fri. that it "needs no permission" to work towards easing tensions between Iran and the US, after Donald Trump accused French President Macron of meddling in the dispute.

China slams Bolton's Venezuela remarks, urges US to stop bullying others

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – China has lashed out at the US for warning Beijing over its support for Venezuela, describing Bolton's remarks as "a wanton interference in Venezuela's internal affairs."

Russia to be forced to develop nuke missiles if US does so first: Putin

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Russian President Putin said Mon. that Moscow would be forced to start developing short and intermediate-range land-based nuclear missiles if the US started doing so after the termination of an arms control treaty by the US.

Deadly car explosion hits Egyptian capital Cairo: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – At least 19 people were killed and 32 more wounded in a blast following a traffic accident in the downtown of the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Monday, the country’s health ministry announced.

China to step up coordination on Iran’s Arak reactor renovation

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – China will continue to step up communication and coordination with all relevant parties and jointly advance the project on renovation of Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, said China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Europe can reduce Iran-US tensions in PG with proper actions: German MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A German lawmaker has urged for wise reaction on the part of European countries amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran looking at more cuts to JCPOA commitments by Sep.: Russian deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s getting back to the full and unconditional implementation of its commitments under the nuclear deal looks highly unrealistic at this point, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister after a JCPOA meeting on Sunday.

Japan opposes joining US-proposed coalition in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Japan has voiced opposition to sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz as part of US-proposed coalition to patrol the Middle East region’s waterways, according to reports.  

Sailors ‘safe and sound’ aboard UK tanker seized by Iran: Russian embassy

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The sailors of the UK-flagged tanker detained by Iran are in good health, a spokesman for the Russian Embassy stated after contacting the Iranian authorities.

Russia welcomes any improvement in Iran-US ties: Putin

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would “welcome any improvement when it comes to relations between the US and Iran.”

US lawmakers introduce resolution for re-entry into Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a resolution for US' re-entry into the Iran nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump quit last year.