Israeli drone attacks vehicle in S Lebanon, kills 1

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – At least one civilian was murdered after Israeli drone targeted car in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening.

Iran FM spox holds meeting with British ambassador

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei held a meeting with British Ambassador to Iran Hugo Shorter in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss regional and international security.

Iran’s top security official meets Lebanese PM in Beirut

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani met and held talk with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut on Wednesday.

In meeting with Armenia dep. FM:

Velayati warns against any moves against Iran's security

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has held a meeting with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan to stress that Iran cannot stand any moves against its security.

FM Araghchi arrives in Iraqi holy city of Najaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Arbaeen pilgrimage on Wednesday on a pilgrimage visit.

Over 110 ex-MEPs urge EU to suspend trade deal with Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – More than 100 former members of the European Parliament (MEPs), representing various political factions, have called on European Union to urgently suspend trade agreement with the Zionist regime.

Iran, Kenya set $1 billion annual trade target: agri. min

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian minister of agriculture says that Tehran and Nairobi have set for the annual $1 billion trade target.

Iranian FM Araghchi meets with Armenia’s deputy FM for talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Netanyahu needs to take a look at his crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reacted to a new video message by the Israeli regime's Prime Minister to the Iranian nation, saying that Benjamin Netanyahu has to take a look at what he has done to the people of Gaza.

Gharibabadi issues message on International Caspian Sea Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister and the Special Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Caspian Sea Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi issued a message on the occasion of August 12, the International Caspian Sea Day.

Iran’s 1st VP Aref to travel to Kyrgyzstan for EAEU session

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref will travel to Kyrgyzstan on Thursday at the head of a high-ranking delegation to participate in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)’s Prime Minister session.

Russia vows to study details of 'Trump Route' project

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Russia will acquiant itself with the details of the transport corridor project between Armenia and Azerbaijan, dubbed the Trump Route, senior Russian diplomat says.

Egypt FM holds mediation talks between Iran, IAEA

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Egyptian foreign minister held separate phone talks with the Iranian foreign minister and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Larijani in Lebanon:

Iran looks at resistance groups as a friend not an instrument

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has stressed that his country does not look at the resistance group in Lebanon, the Hezbollah movement as an instrument rather as a friend.

Iran’s top security official meets Lebanon’s parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani met and held talks with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut on Wednesday.

Israeli army kills 123 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli regime's forces have martyred 123 Palestinians in the enclave over the past 24 hours.

Israeli army continues violation of Syria’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – In yet another violation of Syria’s sovereignty, Israeli forces entered two towns in northern Quneitra in the Arab country’s southwest.

Iran’s exports to Africa up 85% in March-June period

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – An official in Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said that the Islamic Republic's exports to Africa mounted by 85% in the three months ending on June 21.

Lebanese pres. voices willingness to reinforce ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Lebanese president reiterated Lebanon’s intention to reinforce the bilateral relations with Iran with the context of sovereignty and mutual respect.

PLA expels US destroyer from waters near China's Huangyan Dao

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – China's military has expelled the U.S. destroyer Higgins that illegally intruded into China's territorial waters near Huangyan Dao on Wednesday, according to a military spokesperson.

Yemen’s Armed Forces target 4 vital Israeli sites

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Yemen’s Armed Forces targeted four vital Israeli sites in drone operations.

Top security official:

Iran will stand by Lebanon in all circumstances

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Iran will stand by people of Lebanon in all circumstances.

Iran biotech excellence reshaping economy, defying sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s pursuit of self-reliance has taken a decisive turn in recent years, not just in politics or energy, but in science—particularly in biotechnology.

France, Germany, UK threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – In a new act of interference, France, Germany and UK repeated their claims against Iran's nuclear deal and threatened to reimpose illegal sanctions against the country's peaceful nuclear program.