Iran ready to assist Indonesia after earthquake: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to assist Indonesia after the massive earthquake.

Iranian researcher recounts ordeal of arbitrary US detention

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian researcher, journalist, and Virginia Tech PhD candidate Yousef Azizi has spoken about his arbitrary and brutal detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an interview with local Iranian media.

Iranian domestic experts fix damaged Azadegan oil facility

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – In western Karoun, near the Iraqi border, Azadegan has become a test of Iran’s engineering, financial and technological capabilities and its ability to execute a major oil project under intense external pressure.

Russia intercepts over 800 drones fired by Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Ukraine has launched a massive and deadly assault on Russia, deploying hundreds of attack drones across multiple regions.

Yemeni official warns Saudi Arabia of spreading war

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A senior Yemeni official has stressed that Saudi Arabia will not remain safe from the escalated tensions it has fomented in Yemen by supporting its mercenaries.

Salarieh:

Iran’s space ind. remains operational despite wartime damage

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s space industry has pressed ahead in spite of damage incurred to some facilities during the recent US-Israeli war, with satellite communications and remote-sensing services continuing.

Scottish educators teach Gaza genocide despite pressures

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A group of Scottish educators advocating for peace in the occupied Palestinian territories has rejected a call from pro-Israel lobby group to not teach about Palestine and the genocidal Israeli campaign.

Iran’s Army announces financial reward for killing US forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has announced a financial reward for anyone who kills or captures an aggressor US soldier, declaring the era of American military presence in the Persian Gulf is

Iran’s top security official:

Leader’s timely appointments disrupted enemy calculations

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official has said that the timely appointment of the military commanders by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution disrupted the calculations of the enemy, completely frustrating the enemy’s malicious goals.

Concerns raised as prolonged deployment at US Abraham Lincoln

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday as the aircraft carrier faces growing scrutiny over its prolonged deployment and deteriorating conditions aboard the ship.

Zionist regime to speed up illegal annexation in West Bank

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has ordered preparations to transfer civilian law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from military to Israeli police, a move Palestinian officials warn will accelerate illegal annexation.

Israeli forces launch vast attacks in southern Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces carried out extensive military incursion in southern Syria, including raids and searches of residents, as Israeli drones and fighter jets flew over areas of Daraa and Quneitra, Syrian sources reported.

CBI chief pays visit to Iraq to broaden trade cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati has traveled to Baghdad to hold talks with Iraqi banking and economic officials aimed at advancing trade and economic cooperation.

Iran won war both militarily and politicaly: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf says "in the cowardly war launched by the US and the Israeli regime we have won both militarily and politicaly it its true sense of the word."

Leader's book on the new world order unveiled in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Arabic edition of ‘The Dawn of a New World Order’, authored by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, was unveiled in Baghdad during a ceremony.

No compromise until aggressors' full defeat: Iran military

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran vowed Sunday that it will not retreat from its demands until the “complete defeat” of American and Israeli forces in the region.

Mehr to host experts' forum on Mecca agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Mehr news agency will host an international expert panel on Wednesday, August 19, to examine the implications of the Mecca agreement and its possible impact on the Middle East's power balance.

Iran eyes strengthening transport coop. with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh has urged for speeding up, accelerating and operationalizing cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan in rail, road, air, port and logistics sectors.

Iran calls for setting up Persian-speaking communities: VP

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has proposed establishing a “Union of Persian-Speaking Countries and Regions” to strengthen cultural and civilizational cooperation among Persian-speaking communities.

Iran executes man for running over law enforcement forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A man, convicted of running over the policemen during the foreign-backed riots, was executed in Iran, an official at the Judiciary Branch said.

One killed, four injured in a shooting in Kentucky Concert

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – One person was killed and four others, including two children, were wounded in a shooting at an outdoor concert in downtown Lexington, US state of Kentucky, on Saturday evening.

Armed Forces' statement on anniv. of return of POWs to home

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement Sunday on the occasion of anniversary of return of Iranian Prisoners of War (POWs) to the country (Iraqi imposed war against Iran 1980-1988).

Tehran, Mashhad to host ceremonies honoring martyred Leader

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – On the occasion of 40th day after funeral and burial of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, office of the Leader has issued a statement on holding of ceremonies in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Iran parliament to hold session on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers will hold a plenary session on Sunday to examine legislation on international crimes and a draft plan against foreign influence, alongside a smart management plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

Top Iranian officials discuss country’s latest developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A meeting of the heads of Iran’s three branches of government was held on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the country.

Massive drone attack taregts Russian capital

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Three people were injured in a drone attack near the Moscow Automobile Ring Road (MKAD), according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

Hamas delegation due in Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya is set to arrive in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Trump must be worried for his security: Senior Iranian MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission says that Donald Trump must worry about his own security instead of making "endless threats" about the Strait of Hormuz.