Cryptocurrencies activities can become legal by Iranian parl.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Economic Committee says a report on the activities of cryptocurrencies is being prepared to be proposed to the parliament in the form of a motion to legalize the matter.

Yemeni official calls on US, UK to end arms supply to SA

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The chairman of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen stressed the need to end British arms support to Saudi Arabia, adding "if Biden seeks peace, he must stop the activities of his military experts in Marib."

Trump supporters want to 'blow up' Congress: Police chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Acting chief of the Capitol Police warned on Thursday that Donald Trump supporters have indicated they want to “blow up” the building of the US Congress and kill the members.

46 Taliban members killed in Afghanistan’s Kandahar prov.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) ---The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that 33 members of the Taliban were killed and 13 others were wounded in clashes with Afghan security forces in Kandahar province.

Agreeing with IAEA, a wise move in preserving natl. interests

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Assembly of Representatives of the Iranian Parliament in a statement on Fri. hailed the government’s agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, calling it as a logical move in maintaining national interests.

Syria strongly condemns US aggression on its sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Syria condemned in the strongest terms the US aggression on areas in Deir Ezzor near the Syrian-Iraqi border yesterday, stressing it gives a negative indication to the policies of the new American administration.

Russian FM:

Moscow ready to coop with Iran, China on peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow is ready to cooperate with the Islamic Republic of Iran, China and Pakistan for restoration of peace in Afghanistan.

US has lost right to lecture other states on civil freedoms

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said that the new US administration should first and foremost turn an attentive ear to its own citizens and not conduct a witch-hunt at home.

Window of opportunity for resuming JCPOA still open: Borrell

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stated that despite Iran's compensatory measures in JCPOA, the window of opportunity for returning this landmark agreement to the main path is still open.

China calls for respecting Syria's sovereignty after US move

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Following Russia's condemnation of the US airstrikes in eastern Syria on Friday night, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Damascus.

COVID-19 claims other 69 lives in past 24 hours : Health Min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) -- The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,103 COVID-19 new infections and 69 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Yemeni people stress need to continue battle in Ma'rib prov.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Thousands of Yemeni people held a massive demonstration in Saada and other provinces, stressing the need to continue the great battle in Ma'rib province.

British ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman: UKMTO says

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) in a statement claimed that the British ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman using an explosive device.

Four Afghan security forces killed in bomb blast in Kandahar

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A bomb blast in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province claimed lives of four Afghan security forces.

Yemenis hold demonstrations to condemn Saudi-led blockade

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Yemenis demonstrated in various Yemeni cities on Friday, chanting slogans condemning the continued aggression and attacks by the Saudi-American coalition on their country.

Rear Admiral Rastegari:

‘Jamaran’ Destroyer completely built by domestic experts

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization said that ‘Jamaran’ Destroyer has been completely built by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country has not received any help from any foreign country.

Vaezi:

Iran showed peaceful nature of nuclear program with IAEA deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) –The Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that Iran proved the peaceful nature of its nuclear program by agreeing to extend necessary IAEA inspections of its nuclear sites.

French FM holds talk with IAEA chief about Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Chief Rafael Grossi held a phone talk about Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran, Russia emphasize need to coop. in agricultural sector

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian officials underlined the need for expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector and ensuring food security.

IAEA BG Mon. meeting to focus on Iran: Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has said IAEA Board of Governors meeting will be held on Monday and Iran will be at the center of attention.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss means of enhancing bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Zarif and Mikdad discussed bilateral relations between Syria and Iran and means of boosting them in all fields, particularly in economy to overcome the inhuman impacts of unilateral coercive measures imposed on both states.

IRGC cmdr.:

Ghadir Freeway, product of natl. will in enemy's economic war

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that launch of “Ghadir Freeway” is a symbol of failure of enemy’s maximum pressure and a product of Iranian will in era of enemy’s economic war.

Russian FM condemns US airstrike in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A Russian Foreign Ministry source condemned the last night airstrikes in eastern Syria as a violation of international law.

US not want good for Afghanistan: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that the White House does not want anything good for Afghanistan, stating that the country must rely on the Constitution and unity of Afghan groups.

UAE sees no choice but diplomacy with Iran: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates’ president has said in a statement that new US administration is right in prioritizing diplomacy with Iran and that his country sees no other choice in this regard.

US launches airstrikes on Syria at behest of Joe Biden

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – A British media outlet has claimed that an American plane attacked a building allegedly belonging to Kata’ib Hezbollah and other Resistance groups.

Iran investigating clashes with smugglers on border with Pak.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Khatibzadeh said a recent clash with fuel smugglers on the Iranian-Pakistani border is under investigation, adding that a body has been delivered to Iranian authorities by the Pakistani side.