Iran-Russia relations longer than US history: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister told his Russian counterpart that Iran-Russia friendly relations are longer than the US history.

Iranian FM to meet Armenian Prime Minister in Yerevan

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Minister will arrive in Yerevan on Tuesday and meet with senior Armenian officials including the Prime Minister of the country.

Over 2 tons narcotics confiscated in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized 2.138 tons of illicit drugs in the province.

Araghchi meets with Kuwaiti FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with the Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al Mohammad Al Sabah on Tuesday.

Iran, Serbia to coop. in swimming, diving, water polo fields

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The presidents of the swimming, diving and water polo federations of Serbia and Iran emphasized on bilateral cooperation in order to improve the quality and quantity of these fields.

Zarif reacts to France's position on Iran's return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister reacted to the French president's position on Iran's return to the JCPOA prior to the return of the United States to the Nuclear Deal.

Leader advises people to read “Finks”

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei advised people to read a book entitled “Finks” in his last speech.

Iran may import first foreign vaccine via COVAX Facility

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Secretary of the Scientific Committee of the National Headquarters of Combat Coronavirus said that Iran will probably buy the first foreign, WHO approved, Covid-19 vaccine through COVAX Facility by late February.

Playing role by all groups makes Afghanistan peace possible

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that peace in Afghanistan is possible through playing role by all groups.

Iraqi forces destroy 5 ISIL hideouts in Saladin province

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi Popular Mobilization Force (Hashd al-Shaabi) identified and destroyed five hideouts of ISIL terrorists in a large-scale operation in the east of Saladin province.

Russian corona vaccine registered in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif announced on Tue. that the country has approved the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V.

US Senate approves Trump impeachment trial

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The American media outlets have announced that the US Senate has approved Trump’s impeachment trial.

Tehran, Yerevan to boost coop. in joint tech. projects

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Vice President for Science and Technology emphasized the implementation of joint technological projects between Iran and Armenia, saying that the issue will lead to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.

Indonesia sends seized Iran tanker to Batam for investigation

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian- and Panamanian-flagged vessels seized by Indonesian authorities are making their way to dock at Batam island in the country's Riau Islands province for further investigation, an Indonesia coast guard spox. said.

UK earns £5.3bn from Saudis' aggression to Yemen

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – In a tweet, the British MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy confirmed that since the start of the war in Yemen, the UK has exported £5.3bn worth of arms to Saudi Arabia.

14 knowledge-based firms willing to produce COVID-19 vaccine

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A total of 14 knowledge-based companies in the country have shown their interest in producing coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccine.

4 Iranian referees nominated to officiate at Futsal World Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Four Iranian international referees have been nominated by FIFA to officiate at the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss building of Bushehr power plants units

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the construction of new units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant was discussed during his meeting with Iranian counterpart.

Stabbing spree in Frankfurt leaves ‘several’ people injured

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – An assailant armed with a knife has been detained by police after wounding several people in Frankfurt, Germany.

Tehran, Muscat underline expansion of banking ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – During the meeting between the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and the Foreign Minister of Oman, the development of economic and banking relations between the two countries was emphasized.

Iran, Russia sign agreement on cyber security

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister and his Russian counterpart signed an agreement on the expansion of cyber security on Tuesday.

51 Taliban members killed in 5 Afghan provinces

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that in the past 24 hours, 51 Taliban members were killed and several others wounded in Logar, Balkh, Zabul, Kandahar and Helmand provinces.

Saudi-led coalition fighter jets bomb Yemen 28 times

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – News sources reported that Saudi-led coalition fighter jets bombed areas in Yemen 28 times in the past few hours.

Qatar FM spox hails supports of Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said Doha appreciates the support of Iran and Turkey during the years of siege.

Reports indicate missile attack on Riyadh (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Some news sources claimed that a rocket attack had taken place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Iran COVID-19 update: 79 deaths, 6,420 cases in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 6,420 COVID-19 infections and 79 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Zarif:

Karabakh issue opportunity for peace, friendship in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif said that the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis was a joint concern of Tehran and Moscow, resolved through Russian mediation, and has now become an opportunity for peace and friendship in the region.