Golestan exports hits $182 million in 10 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – As much as 301.4 million tons of goods worth over $182.9 million have been exported from Golestan province in the past ten months of the year, an official at the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Customs Administration said.

Police seize over 2.8m liters of smuggled fuel in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Police have confiscated more than 2.8 million liters of smuggled fuel over the past 10 months in the northeast of Iran.

Iran to generate 30K jobs for Iranians: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Nearly 30,000 occupations are to be created for Iranians in the coming weeks, an official said.

2 Al-Qaeda-affiliated members arrested in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Two Al-Qaeda-linked members have been arrested in the country, a Pakistani media reported.

Parliament Speaker:

Iran has $70 foreign trade despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf has said that Iran has more than $70 billion foreign trade in various sectors despite oppressive US sanctions.

Palestinian resistance down Israeli quadcopter in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Hamas said Sunday that it downed an Israeli remote surveillance small drone through electronic warfare technics.

Raeisi urges accelerating relief aid to quake-hit Khoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi called for speeding up supplying services to the quake-stricken areas in Khoy County.

Fuad Hussein:

Iraq won’t let any attacks on neighbors from its soil

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that the Iraqi territory must not be used to attack neighboring countries by anyone.

Armenia condoles with Iran over Khoy quake

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Armenian Embassy in Tehran has condoled with Iran over a magnitude 5.9 quake that hit Khoy in the northwest and was felt in Armenia.

Quake hits Iran’s Khoy again

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The 4.5-magnitude quake hit Iran’s northwestern city of Khoy a day after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake.

Bus, truck collision kills 15 in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – At least 10 people have been reportedly killed in a road accident involving a luxury bus, popularly called Marco Polo and a truck in Ore, Ondo State on Sunday morning.

Palestinians' hope of victory increasing: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The occupiers are losing all hope of survival and this is raising Palestinians' hope of victory and liberation, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said.

Deputy Parl. Speaker:

Enemies defeated in hybrid war against Iranians

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The deputy Iranian parliament speaker said on Sunday that during the past few months, the enemies have tried to turn the reality of the Iranians upside down in a hybrid war, but they have suffered a heavy defeat.

Iran's Taremi team wins a Portuguese cup with Porto FC

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – FC Porto, the club to whom Iran's Mehdi Taremi plays, won the Taça da Liga for the first time.

Iran-Russia banking SWIFT-like system launched

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – An official with the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said Sunday that Iran and Russia signed an MoU to connect their banking messaging systems through which financial and banking exchanges will be facilitated.

Police confiscate 25K smuggled fuel in W Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – As much as 25,000 liters of smuggled fuel have been seized in Eslamabad-e Gharb in western Iran, according to the police.

Interior minister:

Search, rescue operation over in quake-hit Khoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi announced on Sunday afternoon the end of the search and rescue operations in Khoy which was struck by a magnitude 5.9 quake last night.

8 Islamic states attend theater meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Eight countries have participated in the theatrical meeting on the sidelines of the 41st edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival.

Russia intercepts 16 HIMARS, Olkha, Uragan rockets

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Russian air defense systems intercepted 16 HIMARS, Olkha and Uragan rockets in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Kherson Region in the past 24 hours, Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday.

Tehran to host Freestyle World Wrestling Clubs Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Tehran will host the next Freestyle World Wrestling Clubs Cup next month, according to a wrestling Iranian official on Sunday.

Moscow:

NATO state ‘modeling cyber strikes’ on Russian infrastructure

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – UK has been modeling cyberattacks on Russia’s critical infrastructure, the country’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday, adding that the simulated hacks included energy facilities and were conducted under NATO guidance

Amir-Abdollahian:

Europe to face Iran hard response if takes anti-IRGC moves

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – If Europeans take an action against IRGC and influence Iran's military sector or governing bodies, they would face Iran's hard reaction and response, the Iranian Foreign Minister said on Sunday.

Portugal's school staff march for better pay and conditions

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of public school teachers and other staff marched in Lisbon on Saturday to demand higher wages and better working conditions.

2 killed, injured in Zionists shooting in Golan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Zionist media sources reported that the Israeli regime's forces shot at two people who were approaching the Golan border fence from the Syrian side.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran received messages from JCPOA parties through Qatari FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says that Iran received some messages from the parties involved in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiations through the foreign minister of Qatar on Sunday.

To counter China, global threats;

NATO chief calls for stronger security ties with S. Korea

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General emphasized the importance of beefing up cooperation between NATO and South Korea to counter China's growing military power and other global threats.

Marandi:

Drone attack attempt on Iran not to go without punishment

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Referring to the failed drone attack in Isfahan on Saturday night, Mohammad Marandi warned that such moves will not be without consequences.

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Islamabad on Sunday afternoon.