Bagheri briefs measures taken in condemning Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani expounded on the measures taken in the regional and international levels regarding the condemnation of the Zionist regime’s war crimes.

Iran Embassy in Lebanon warns:

Missile cities located all over Iran’s geography

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Emphasizing that ‘missile cities are located all over Iran’s geography, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon warned that Iran can attack the enemy from any part of the country using the advanced missiles.

Belarus strengthens border with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –  Belarus has increased its control over the border with Ukraine following the downing of Ukrainian drones, President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday.

Maduro rejects US attempts to be Venezuela’s 'Executive Body"

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – President of the Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro accused the US of pursuing "the imperialistic policy of interference" and advised Washington "to tackle its numerous domestic problems" instead

Algeria begins early presidential election campaign

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The election campaign for Algeria's early presidential elections, scheduled for September 7, has officially begun. According to the Constitutional Council, three candidates are competing for the presidency.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolts Syria’s Hama

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred around noon on Friday at 1:15 pm local time near Salamiyah, Hama province in west part of Syria, the Syrian Seismological Centre (SSC) reported.

5 dead after small plane crashes in Brazil Amazon rainforest

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Five people died on Thursday when a twin-engine plane crashed onto a farm in the Amazonian town of Apiacas in western Brazil's Mato Grosso state.

Israeli drone targets a car in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Zionist regime targeted a car in the north of the city of Tyre (Sour) in south of Lebanon with a drone.

Pres. Pezeshkian congratulates Indonesia on National Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the National Day of Indonesia to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, government and the people of the country.

Senior cleric:

Return of POWs to Iran proudest days of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said that return of Prisoners of War (POW) to the country is considered as the proudest and most promising days of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran Acting FM:

Cultural commonalities basis for advancing Iran-India ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said that the cultural and civilizational commonalities are the important bases for advancing and developing relations between Iran and India.

Response to Israeli assassinations ‘certain’: Hezbollah says

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement has once again stressed its resolve to retaliate against the Israeli assassination of its senior commander, despite US efforts to spare its ally the consequences of its crimes.

Blast reported in NW Pakistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Four people including two policemen were injured in an attack in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said.

Hezbollah unveils its underground missile facilities (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement on Friday unveiled its underground missile facilities, sending a clear message of full readiness to confront the Israeli enemy.

Iran envoy in Geneva:

Israel not deserve to preside over any of UN institutions

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Israeli regime does not have the necessary competency and legitimacy to preside over any of the United Nations bodies, including the Conference on Disarmament, Iran’s envoy in Geneva said.

FM Spox:

Iranian POWs symbol of resistance against enemies

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Prisoners of War (POWs) are symbols of resistance and steadfastness of the great nation of Islamic Iran against any excessive demands of enemies of this border and land.

Hamas:

Complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza ceasefire precondition

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has once again stressed that any agreement with Israel must ensure a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and a prisoner exchange deal.

Israeli troops launch widespread attacks in Gaza Strip

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s forces launched the large-scale attacks on various regions in the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday.

Turkey, Iraq sign 'historic' security, military agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The defense ministers of Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on security, military, and counterterrorism cooperation, marking a significant advancement in bilateral relations.

Gaza ceasefire talks expected to continue on Friday

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Newly resumed Gaza ceasefire talks are expected to continue on Friday, US and regional officials have said, amid efforts to defuse intensifying tensions across the Middle East.

Hezbollah likely to hit ‘high-value’ Israeli target: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Since the back-to-back assassination of resistance leaders, Hezbollah has become increasingly unresponsive to external communications in what could be the sign of a major retaliatory strike on a “high-value” Israeli target.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss ceasefire in besieged Gaza Strip

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in a telephone call received from Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed the latest developments in the region regarding Gaza ceasefire.