Police seizes 900 kg of illicit drugs in NW Iran

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The police commander of West Azarbaijan province announced the confiscation of 900 kilograms of illicit drugs in Urmia City.

'Deer' to vie at Hamburg's Mo & Friese Young Short FilmFest.

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Written and directed by Hadi Babaeifar, the Iranian short film 'Deer' is set to be screened at the 38th edition of the Mo & Friese Young Short Film Festival in Hamburg.

Irana FM spokesman:

Turkey's op. in NE Syria to further complicate situation

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran opposes any military action or use of force in other countries, adding that Turkey's should talk with Syrian government to resolve its security concerns.

Army unstoppably develops drone capabilities: Gen. Mousavi

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iran's Army Commander Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that under no circumstances Iran's military capabilities, especially drone capabilities, is stoppable.

Hamas announces national mobilization against Israeli regime

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Hamas has announced a general mobilization for tomorrow (Sunday) as the Zionist regime prepares itself to hold the so-called "Flag March."

Iran envoy meets with Hamid Karzai to discuss Afghanistan

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Ambassador to Kabul held a meeting with previous Afghan president Karzai to discuss long-standing and good relations between the two countries as well as current developments in Afghanistan.

President of Tajikistan to visit Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) –The President of Tajikistan will travel to Tehran tomorrow, Sunday, at the official invitation of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

Omani FM:

Muscat not to join tie normalization agreements with Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Omani Foreign Minister stressed that Muscat will never join any agreement on the normalization of relations with Tel Aviv.

Putin told Scholz, Macron;

Russia ready to resume dialogue with Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) –Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with his French counterpart and German Chancellor confirmed Moscow's readiness to continue peace talks with Kyiv, the Kremlin press service said on Saturday.

Iraqi Shia politician warns of Turkey's plan to occupy Iraq

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Qais al-Khazali, Secretary-General of Asaib Ahl al-Haq (AAH) in Iraq has warned against the threat Turkey is posing to the territorial integrity of Iraq under the guise of fighting the PKK.

3 ISIL terrorists in PMU operation in Iraq's Wadi Hauran

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Three ISIL terrorists were killed in the operation of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) forces in Wadi Hauran of Anbar province.

18 PKK elements killed in N Iraq: Turkish Defense Ministry

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Turkish Ministry of Defense announced in a statement on Saturday that 18 PKK elements were killed in the Claw-Lock operation in northern Iraq.

Russia deploys heavy military equipment to NE Syria

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – News sources reported that Russia has sent heavy military equipment to its base in Syria's Qamishli following Turkey's decision to launch a military operation in the northeastern country.

Mes Kerman, Malavan Bandar Anzali win promotion to IPL

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Mes Kerman and Malavan Bandar Anzali football teams won promotion to the Iranian Professional League (IPL) Friday night.

Iran men's team runners-up at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team lost to Australia 56-50 in the final match of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships on Saturday.

Twitter blocks official account of Hamas

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – In line with the demands and policies of the Zionist regime, Twitter has blocked the official account of the Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as the Hamas.

Army unveils two new drone achievements

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army unveiled two new drone achievements during the visit of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to an army-owned UAV secret base.

'Grape Season' wins at Hungarian film festival

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Grape Season' directed by Behrouz Khorram, won the best screenplay award at Hungary's Mediawave Film Festival.

Health minister:

Venezuela calls for Iran’s know-how to make vaccine

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi said on Saturday that Venezuela called for Iran’s know-how to make vaccines.

Iran sportswomen scoop 7 medals at Azerbaijan Track & Field

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian female athletes have bagged seven medals at track and field athletics competitions in Azerbaijan.

Gen. Bagheri visits army-owned UAV secret base (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri visited an army-owned UAV secret base.

BBC to decrease staff up to 1k: report

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The UK’s national broadcaster seeks to decrease up to 1,000 personnel members in the next few years.

Contradictory reports on Taliban defense min. assassination

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – While some Afghan sources report a suicide attack on the head of the Taliban Ministry of Defense in Nangarhar, others deny the news and call it a baseless rumor, citing the Taliban government sources.

IHIT:

Russia calls for bolstering technological coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Head of Iran House of Innovation and Technology (IHIT) in Russia Mehdi Deilam Salehi said on Saturday that Russia calls for strengthening technological cooperation with Iran.

US imposes sanctions on North Korea after Russia,China veto

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – After China and Russia vetoed the US-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, theTreasury Department imposed new sanctions on North Korea.

Armenia eyes on concluding agreement between Iran, EAEU

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in the Eurasian Economic Union Forum said that Yerevan is interested in concluding an agreement between Iran and the Union.

Raeisi stresses expansion of Tehran-Baku mutual ties

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – In a message congratulating the anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the President emphasised the country's position in Iran's foreign policy and Tehran's efforts to promote relations with Baku.