Iran's Deputy FM:

JCPOA Joint Commission between Iran, P4+1 to be held on Thu.

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs revealed the one-day postponement of Iran’s Joint Commission meeting of JCPOA with P4+1 group due to the infection of a member of EU political delegation with COVID-19.

Ryabkov:

Shutdown of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant impossible

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The shutdown of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran is impossible, Tehran continues to cooperate with Moscow on the construction of second and third power units of the plant, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said.

Natanz incident meant to undermine JCPOA restoration: Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna says those who undertook an act of sabotage against the nuclear facility in Natanz probably wanted to undermine the process of JCPOA restoration.

Iranian, Russian diplomats approve Syrian election legitimacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Discussing the latest developments in Syria and Yemen, Iranian and Russian diplomats said that the Syrian presidential election is legal and it is in line with the country's current constitution which must be respected.

Rouhani congrats Muslim leaders on Holy Month of Ramadan

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani in separate messages congratulated leaders of the Islamic states on the arrival of holy month of Ramadan.

US measures on sanctions lift must be verified precisely: MP

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Emphasizing the need for lifting all sanctions imposed by the United states against Iran, a member of the Parliament said that US measures must be verified accurately.

Iran summons Portuguese envoy over EU human rights sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Following European Union’s rude action regarding human rights sanctions against a number of Iranian individuals and entities, Portuguese Ambassador to Iran Carlos Costanhaus was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran to suspend comprehensive talks with EU due to sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM said Iran suspends its comprehensive dialogue with the EU and cooperation in the areas of terrorism, narcotics, and refugees, in a reaction to the EU's recent blacklisting of Iranian entities and individuals.

Iraq’s Hashd al-Sha’abi foils terrorist plot in Nineveh

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) -- Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU, known as Hashd al-Sha’abi) forces thwarted a terrorist group in Iraq’s Nineveh province.

Iran, Russia confer on cultural, diplomacy coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh met and held talks with his Russian counterpart, Maria Zakharova, on the expansion of cultural, media and diplomacy cooperation.

An Israeli ship targeted in Fujairah port

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – An Israeli regime's ship was targeted in Fujairah Port minutes ago, according to informed sources.

Lavorv meets Ghalibaf in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russian FM Sergey Lavrov visited Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran.

Cuba condemns terrorist act at Natanz facility

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned the terrorist act at the Natanz nuclear facility, calling it the work of opponents of the lifting of US sanctions.

Iran approving new Lebanese Gov. formation

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran confirms the formation of the new Lebanese government, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Iran’s Parliament noted, stressing Lebanon's internal unity to overcome challenges.

Iran starts 60% enrichment in reaction to Natanz sabotage

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced the beginning of 60% enrichment in the Natanz Enrichment Facility.

Iranian MPs say US has set new trap for Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian MPs believe that the US' new game with the term 'verification' is a new trap for Vienna negotiations.

Iran's annual iron ore concentrate output nears 50mn tons

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – A total of 49.72 million tons of iron ore concentrates were produced in Iran during the last fiscal year (ended on March 20), registering a 5% growth compared with the year before.

Araghchi arrives in Vienna to resume talks with P4+1, EU

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Araghchi arrived in Vienna to participate in a new round of talks with the P4+1 and the EU representative within the framework of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

US troops withdrawal to contribute to Iraq security

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami points to the need for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, noting that the measure will boost the country’s security.

Moscow calls on Iran not to be provoked by Natanz incident

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna called on Iran not to be provoked by the act of sabotage at the Natanz facility.

Iran COVID-19 update: 24,760 cases, 291 deaths

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The total number of people infected with the coronavirus in Iran during the last 24 hours has reached 24,760 as some 291more Iranians have died from the disease, the Health Ministry said.

US transfers 60 ISIL members to Syria's largest oil field

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – According to some reports, the US military transferred another 60 ISIL members from Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)-controlled prisons to the country's largest oil field.

Rouhani warns of ‘dangerous’ Zionists’ foothold in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Stating that regional security must be provided by the countries of the region, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned of ‘dangerous’ Zionists’ foothold in the Persian Gulf region.

Moscow warns Ankara over drone deliveries to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on Monday warned Turkey and other countries against provoking the “militarist’’ tendencies of Ukraine.

American logistic convoy targeted in southern Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that a US logistic convoy has been targeted in southern Iraq.