Iran ‘standard-bearer’ in global fight against WMDs

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – , Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran continues to serve as the “standard-bearer” in the international campaign against weapons of mass destruction.

FM Araghchi offers humanitarian assistance to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi talked to Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil Pinto over the pjhone on Saturday, offering search and recue assistance after dedly quakes.

Struggle against Zionism necessary for Turkey's survival

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said that Zionism is threatening Turkey’s survival and fighting it is necessary.

Hezbollah leader rejects US-brokered Lebanon deal

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has denounced the US-brokered deal between Lebanese government and 'Israel', sayingthat the government is illigitimate to make a deal with occupiers.

Trade between Iran and UAE resumes: TPO official

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Ghanadzadeh, Deputy for Trade Services at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization, says trade between Iran and the United Arab Emirates has resumed through Jebel Ali Port.

Security forces kill 8 terrorists in SW Pakistan ops.

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Pakistani security forces killed eight terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in the southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday.

UKMTO reports new ship attack in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region.

5 killed in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – At least five people have been confirmed dead in a fresh wave of rain-related disasters in Afghanistan over the past 48 hours, the country's National Disaster Management Authority said on Saturday.

After truce deal with Beirut:

Israeli occupation forces advance in southern Lebanese towns

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Israeli forces have carried out new attacks on several towns in southern Lebanon, in a new escalation immediately after a US-brokered peace agreement was reached between Beirut and Tel Aviv.

PM Al-Zaidi:

Iraq relation with Iran based on good neighborliness, respect

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi says that his country’s relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran is based on good neighborliness, mutual respect and common interests, just like with all regional countries.

Gen. Abdollahi:

Armed forces to coop. with judiciary in combating corruption

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters expressed the readiness of the country’s Armed Forces to cooperate with the Judiciary in combating organized corruption and strengthening national security.

Thousands flood Lebanon's streets to reject deal with Israel

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Thousands of Lebanese have taken to the streets in several cities and towns to denounce a US-sponsored “framework agreement” with Israel, describing it as a threat to their country’s sovereignty.

Death toll from Venezuela quake exceeds 900

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes that struck Venezuela have caused the death toll to exceed 900 people, with the damages which are rapidly escalating.

UN experts slam US attacks on Iran's nuclear sites last year

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The United Nations experts on June 26 unequivocally condemned the US military attack against three nuclear facilities in Iran last year.

Tehran, Abu Dhabi discuss latest regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed the latest developments in the region in a phone call.

Iran FM denounces US violation of ceasefire, MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Condemning the US army’s airstrikes on several centers in the Iranian southern coastal areas on Friday, June 26, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) by the US.

Araghchi, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The foreign ministers from Tehran and Cairo held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing diplomatic process aimed at achieving a sustainable peace in the region.

Iran, Romania FMs discuss mutual ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The top diplomats of Iran and Romania have reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments in a phone call.

Israeli forces kidnap 6 farmers in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s forces have abducted a number of six farmers in southern Lebanon as ceasefire violations still continue.

MNA exclusive;

Iran produces lab-grown artificial brain

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran has built a laboratory-scale artificial brain using living human neurons that form learning-capable neural networks, a senior science official said.

Iran may collect fees for Strait of Hormuz: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Mohsen Rezaei, a former IRGC chief, says that Iranian people should not pay for the services provided to the ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

Baghaei:

Security not for sale, defence means non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said that national security and dignity are not up for bargaining, and that neither Iran's right to self-defence nor the means to exercise it can ever be subject to negotiation or compromise.

Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ warns of response to any Israeli threat

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The central command center of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to the “dangerous” Israeli movements in the skies of certain neighboring countries.