Iran police seize over 2 tons of narcotics

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – More than two tons of narcotics has been confiscated in Hormozgan province over the past week, police announced. 

30 killed in Pakistan after bus fell into ravine

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – At least 30 people were killed in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday when a passenger bus fell into a deep ravine after colliding with a car, police said.

Iran starts preparations for dairy exports to Japan

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran is planning to launch dairy exports to Japan amid efforts to boost the presence of Iranian companies in international agrifood markets.

Official:

1st batch of Iran's humanitarian aid sent to Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) - First consignment of Iran’s humanitarian assistance has been dispatched to the quake-ravaged regions of Turkey, an official said.

Intruder breaks into US Air Force One facility

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – A Germantown, Maryland man made his way onto a government aircraft reserved for top officials and commanders at the airfield that is home to Air Force One, local US media said.

Army cmdr.:

New fighter jets to join Iran Army underground bases

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Army commander says the Iran Army's underground bases will be equipped with new fighter jets in the future.

Raeisi forwards Iran’s membership in SCO bill to FM

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – President Raeisi has forwarded Iran’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) bill to the Foreign Ministry for implementation after it was approved by the Parliament and Guardian Council.

Iran’s Yazdani tops UWW Ranking in Freestyle

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) - The United World Wrestling (UWW) has posted updates to the 2023 rankings in freestyle, naming Hassan Yazdani from Iran the number one in the ranking.

Iran foreign trade to hit $100b by end of Iranian year: MP

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) - The Spokesman for Iran Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Iran’s foreign trade will hit $100 billion by the end of the Iranian year of 1401 (March 21,2023).

Perpetrators of Isfahan attack will regret, IRGC Spox. warns

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif, confirmed Tuesday that the perpetrators of the attack on the Isfahan military facility will face an appropriate response.

Gas explosion kills at least four in Russia's Tula Region

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – At least four people were killed on Tuesday in a gas explosion that ripped through a five-floor building in the town of Yefremov south of Moscow, Russian emergency services said.

Iran chess players forced draw in Bundesliga

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Two Iranian athletes, who play for the Bayern Munich chess club, were forced to draw in Bundesliga.

Iran deputy FM travels to Lebanon for political talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani arrived in Beirut on Tuesday afternoon in continuation of the consultations with Lebanese officials about issues of mutual interest.

2 soldiers injured in military helicopter crash in Alaska

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Two soldiers were injured when a military helicopter was involved in a rollover accident in Talkeetna, Alaska, officials said Monday, according to the local US media.

UWW:

Geraei world’s 2nd best Greco-Roman wrestler

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) - Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Mohammad Reza Geraei has become the world’s second-best, UWW reported.

Carlos Queiroz selected as Qatar National Team's new head

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Qatar Football Association (QFA) selected on Monday Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Qatar's national football team until 2026.

Raesi to Erdogan:

Iran ready to assist Turkey amid quake immediately

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to express sympathy with Turkey after the deadly earthquake and offer humanitarian aid to the neighboring country.

Saudi Arabia sentences two Shia citizens to execution

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – According to a European human rights body, Saudi Arabia's criminal court issued death sentences for two Shia citizens.

Iran ready to assist neighbors in space technology

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh says that the organization is ready to assist Iran's neighboring countries in the field of space technology.

Armenian FM:

Yerevan received new peace proposals from Baku

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Armenia has received new peace proposals from Azerbaijan and is studying them, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says.

Iran's military ready to dispatch relief aid to Syria, Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Armed Forces announced readiness to dispatch relief aid to the quake-ravaged Syria and Turkey.

Iran U-17 football team defeated by Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran U-17 football team was beaten by Russia at the "Development Cup" underway in Minsk.

Raeisi to Assad:

Iran to do whatever necessary to reduce quake pains

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, the Iranian President said that Iran will do whatever is necessary to reduce the consequences of the earthquake in Syria.

Iran’s para taekwondokas bag 4 medals in Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian sportsmen bagged four medals at (Para) World Taekwondo President’s Cup – Europe 2023 held in Turkey.

Raeisi receives new ambassadors credentials (+details)

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of Greece, Zimbabwe, France and Uruguay to Tehran on Tuesday.