Envoy:

Iran membership in SCO to give it more power & opportunities

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to Bishkek said that Iran's membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization will give the SCO more power, opportunities and tools.

Tehran hosts biggest business event with Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Second Iran-Afghanistan Business Forum and Conference, touted as “the biggest business event held between the two neighboring countries” was held at Tehran’s Olympic Hotel on Feb. 6-7.

Iranian’s foes still make miscalculation: IRGC

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranians will remind the enemies that they still make miscalculations about Iran, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says.

Defense Minister:

Iran enjoys defense cooperation with various states

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister has said that the Islamic Republic cooperates with varied countries in the defense field.

Iran, Tajikistan discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Taghi Saberi held a meeting with the Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Tuesday to discuss Tehran-Dushanbe cooperation.

Expert:

90 countries seeking to receive Iranian made drones

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – An advisor to Iran’s intelligence minister has said that 90 states seek to obtain Iran-made drones.

Taremi likely to be best goal scorer in Liga Portugal

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian professional player has been estimated to be the best goal scorer in the current Liga Portugal.

Iran calls on IAEA to behave professionally

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to behave professionally regarding Iran-related issues.

Germany to provide at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Kyiv

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said that his country will provide at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Kyiv.

Bagheri Kani:

Iran to stand by Lebanon against terrorism of Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iran will always stand by the Lebanese people against the state terrorism of the Zionist regime, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said.

Shamkhani holds meeting with Russian counterpart in Moscow

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow on Wednesday.

Iran dismisses claims on closure of Azeri consulate in Tabriz

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson dismissed the recent claims over the possible closure of Azeri consulate in Tabriz.

Leader sympathizes with Syrian, Turkish people over quake

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei expressed sympathy with the people of Syria and Turkey over the deadly earthquake that hit the two countries.

Russia dispatches 35 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – A special flight of the Russian Emergencies Ministry will deliver 35 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Iran, which was hit by an earthquake in late January, the ministry said on Wednesday.

Tunisian president dismisses foreign minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi on Tuesday, replacing him with the former ambassador to the European Union and Belgium Nabil Ammar.

Russia UN envoy:

West crimes committed during invasion of Iraq left unpunished

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Crimes committed by a number of countries during their invasion of Iraq were left unpunished, and any expectations of eventually bringing those responsible to justice would be unrealistic, Russia's Permanent envoy to UN said.

Grossi rules out Russia transferring nuclear tech to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that he does not believe that Russia allegedly receives combat drones from Iran in exchange for nuclear technologies.

Shamkhani:

US responsible for reconstruction of Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The US who played the biggest role in the destruction of Afghanistan are now most responsible for providing the costs of rebuilding the country's economic infrastructure, a top Iranian security official said.

IRCS to dispatch 2nd relief team to quake-hit Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is to send its second relief team to the quake-ravaged regions of Turkey.

Miroslav Blazevic passes away at 87

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Former Croatia manager Miroslav Blazevic has died aged 87 after a long illness.