Ministry Spox.:

Iran's defence equipment production doubled in a year

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran's defence ministry spokesman said that production of weapons and defence equipment has doubled over the past year and the country is now planning a threefold increase.

Georgia refuses to join EU sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Georgia has declined to join the latest sanctions adopted by the European Union against Iran.

Army Cmdr.:

Iran's arms self-reliance changed enemy calculus

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran's army chief said Friday that the link between the armed forces' combat power and the country's defence industry had forced enemies to change their calculations and ultimately accept a political settlement to the war.

Araghchi mocks US 'crushing' economic operation claim

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister said the United States had already failed with "crippling sanctions," "maximum pressure" and "unconditional surrender," and would fail again with its latest economic offensive.

Pezeshkian congratulates Bangladesh’s newly elected president

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, expressing Iran’s readiness to deepen longstanding ties.

Tehran strongly slams US economic warfare against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly lashed out at the new US sanctions targeting the country, saying that such secondary sanctions find no foundation in international law.

At least 4,348 killed by Israeli regime in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The Lebanese Ministry of Health says at least 4,348 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2, while more than 12,300 have been injured.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call.