Iran sees growth in crude steel output among top 10 producers

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – New data released by the World Steel Association show Iran registered the biggest growth in crude steel production last year among the top 10 biggest producers in the world.

Natural gas exports to Iraq, Turkey down 75%

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Natural gas exports to Iraq and Turkey has reduced by 46 million cubic meters per day, said Hamid Hosseini, the head of the board of directors at the Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Association.

Russian Deputy FM:

No timeframe for meeting of Russia, Syria, Turkey FMs

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The timeframe for a meeting of Foreign Ministers of Russia, Syria and Turkey has not been negotiated yet, but consultations on this issue continue, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.

International section of 41st Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The International Section of the 41st Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) aims to identify quality international and national films and to strengthen and encourage the production of works aligned with Iranian cinema.

EUCO approves $100 price cap for Russian diesel fuel

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The European Council (EUCO) officially approved the decision to impose the price cap on Russian oil products, shipped by sea, at $100 for diesel fuel and $45 for products that trade at a discount.

Response to potential strikes inside Russia to be hard

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Moscow’s response to Kyiv’s strikes at Crimea or any other Russian region "deep" inside the country can be any, but it will be hard and convincing, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says.

More than 40 killed in Nigeria as gunmen, vigilantes clash

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – More than 40 people have been killed in clashes between gunmen and vigilantes in Nigeria’s northern Katsina state.

Over snowfall forecast;

Turkish Airlines cancels nearly 240 flights in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines said on Saturday that it had canceled 238 flights scheduled for Sunday and Monday due to the snowfall expected in Istanbul.

Chile reports 13 deaths in raging wildfires

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – At least 13 people were reported dead on Friday as hundreds of wildfires across Chile wreaked havoc.

Beijing says;

US FM now-cancelled visit to China never officially announced

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Beijing has played down news about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelling his planned trip to China amid the row over a wayward Chinese balloon spotted in United States airspace.

US deliberately escalating Ukraine conflict: Russian envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – By supplying Ukraine with increasingly powerful weapons, the United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.

Iran's Q1-3 trade with OIC hit $39.7b: IRICA

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s trade with member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) stood at 61.99 million tons worth $39.72 billion during the first three quarters of the current Iranian year.

Iran terms Grossi's info disclosure on Fordow unprofessional

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) termed the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) disclosure of unverified information about nuclear activities in Iran’s Fordow plant as unprofessional.

Kan'ani:

Daily violators of human rights 'fake rights advocates'

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – In reaction to the crimes of the Zionist regime in the Occupied Territories, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan’ani said that daily violators of human rights are fake rights advocates.

In West Bank;

At least 13 Palestinian injured as Zionists raid refugee camp

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – At least thirteen Palestinians have been injured after Israeli military forces stormed a refugee camp in the West Bank.

Train derailment causes massive fire in Ohio

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A train derailed near the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania on Friday night, causing a massive fire in the area, local media reported.

Russia calls on European MPs to condemn Quran desecration

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Moscow is calling on European lawmakers to publicly condemn and punish those responsible for the desecration of the Quran, Russian upper house chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko said on Saturday.

In latest aid package;

US to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The US says additional military aid to Ukraine worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) will include long-range missiles capable of doubling its attack range.

Iran's Shamkhani to visit Russia next week

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani will visit Russia next week, Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said on Saturday.

Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers snatch colorful medals in Croatia

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – At the international wrestling competition of the Zagreb Open Ranking Series on Friday, the representatives of Iran won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.

Young Palestinian man shot dead by Zionist troops in Nablus

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Zionist regime forces have shot and killed a young Palestinian man south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

Maduro stresses strengthening of Iran-Venezuela cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

IRGC Navy enjoying best military equipment: cmdr.

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his forces enjoy the best military equipment and are not dependent on any superpower.

US, E3 use incorrect IAEA report to fault Iran nuclear work

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – US and E3 accuse Iran of engaging in nuclear activity that is inconsistent with its obligations under the NPT, using an incorrect International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report as the basis of their claim.

Iran urges France to speak out against Israeli nukes

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran has censured the latest “unconstructive” remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron after his talks with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Tehran’s peaceful nuclear activities.