Intl. Conf. between Iran-BSEC to be held in Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – An International Conference between Iran and Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) entitled “Prospects of Cooperation” will be held in Tehran on Monday.

Police busts over ton of narcotics in SE Iran

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The commander of Sistan and Baluchestan police announced that 1 ton and 156 kg of illicit drugs were seized during police operations in the north and the south of the province.

S Africa, Fars prov. to bolster cooperation in tourism

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The officials of South Africa and Iran's Fars Province have called for enhancing mutual ties in varied fields, particularly in the tourism sector.

Iran's access to oil revenues grows 60% compared to last year

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The Director General of Public Relations of the oil ministry said Sunday the return of oil revenues has increased by 60% this year as compared to last year.

EU needs to clarify Ukraine has a future in bloc: Zelensky

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the European Union needs to clearly say whether his country will be accepted in the bloc or not.

10 gunmen killed in Egypt’s Sinai

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Egyptian army announced on Sunday that 10 gunmen were killed during clashes in Sinai.

Iran envoy to Russia meets with FM Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali, who had traveled to Tehran along with the Russian delegation on Saturday met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Iran needs to develop air, sea transport with Africa

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said that Iran's air and sea transportation to the African continent needs to be developed.

Fire reported in Ashdod refinery in Israel

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Fire and explosion has been reported in Ashdod Oil Refinery, the second-largest oil refinery in Israeli controlled Palestinian lands on Sunday.

EU reacts to Iran's seizure of Greek ships

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – An EU spokesman reacted to the seizure of two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters on Sunday.

Iran FM, BSEC head discuss broadening mutual cooperation

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Secretary General of Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu in Tehran on Sunday.

Turkey reportedly postpones op. in NE Syria for later time

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Turkey has reportedly postponed its previously planned attack on northeast Syria after meeting between Turkish commanders with the Turkey-backed armed groups in Syria.

Terrorist attack leaves 7 killed, injured in Somalia

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – A bomb blast on Sunday led to the killing and injuring of several military forces of Somalia.

Iran likely to play Uruguay in friendly

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team will likely hold a friendly match against the team of Uruguay in preparation for the World Cup, the Iran football federation said, after plans to play Paraguay were called off.

Tajikistan President arrives in Tehran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday afternoon.

Turkey to cooperate with Israeli regime on energy filed

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The Turkish President says that the country's Minister of Energy will soon start talks with the Zionist regime in the field of energy.

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Iran-Tajikistan trade increased by 463% last year

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – "More than $ 131 million worth of goods were exchanged between Iran and Tajikistan in the last Iranian year 1400, indicating an increase of 463% compared to the year before," according to Iran's customs administration.

Heavy rain and landslides leave 34 dead in Brazil

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Heavy rains in Brazil's northeastern Pernambuco state have left at least 34 dead as of Saturday, according to authorities.

EU reportedly proposes partial oil embargo against Russia

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The EU has called for a ban on seaborne Russian oil deliveries while delaying restrictions on imports from a key Soviet-era pipeline in a bid to break a deadlock over talks to clinch a deal on Brussels’ sanctions on Russia.

Iraq capable of passing political dead-end: Al-Ameri

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The leader of the al-Fatah bloc in the Iraqi parliament has expressed hope that Iraq is able to pass the ongoing political dead-end as soon as possible.

Iranian official meets with Iraqi FM to discuss dust storms

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The head of Iranian Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh and the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a joint press conference in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss the dust storms.

Iran, Afghanistan to set up joint chamber of commerce

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) - The authorities of Afghanistan have expressed readiness to create a joint Chamber of Commerce between Iran and Afghanistan in Kabul.

Russia won’t use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine: envoy

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Russia’s Ambassador to Britain on Sunday has said that he does not believe his county will use tactical nuclear weapons in the war against Ukraine.

Blast hits Taliban security station in Kabul

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Local sources reported that an explosion took place a few minutes ago in the "Khairkhaneh" area, located in the 11th security district of the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Kyrgyzstan welcomes conclusion of PTA between Iran, EAEU

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – President of Republic of Kyrgyzstan welcomed the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)’s Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling it as a main routes of international cooperation.

Iran's volleyball team leaves Tehran for Belgrade

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iran's national volleyball team has left Tehran for Belgrade to hold some friendly matches.