Iran inks contract with Afghanistan on rail export

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran signed an agreement for export of rail to neighboring Afghanistan.

Japan expresses concern over Iran moves on uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Japan’s top government spokesman on Tuesday said the country was deeply concerned about Iran’s latest announcement of a resumption of 20% uranium enrichment.

Headlines of Iranian Persian dailies on January 5

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, January 5.

Iran opted for JCPOA-free economy: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat urged Western countries to stop the delusion that they can set conditions for the lifting of sanctions as Iran has opted for a JCPOA-free economy.

Democrats will not take the White House: Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump, in continuation of his baseless election claims, insisted that he and his allies will keep fighting, saying that Democrats will not take the White House.

S. Korean tanker must pay compensation for environ. damage

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A senior official at the Ports and Marine Organization of Iran says a South Korean tanker, which was impounded in the Persian Gulf waters on Monday, must be held accountable for the environmental damages.

Saudi Arabia opens land border with Qatar

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has opened its land border with Qatar, and according to Kuwait’s foreign minister, is set to reopen its airspace and sea border.

Iran can 'easily' go for enrichment above 20%: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has produced 20% enriched uranium in 12 hours, Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the country can easily achieve higher enrichment rates.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Army cmdr.:

Iran, a superpower in producing drone despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army said that Islamic Republic of Iran is a superpower in producing drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV).

Iran’s Parl. speaker:

US terror of Gen. Soleimani, clear example of state terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that US assassination of Iran’s top commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani is a clear example of organized state terrorism.

Iran to hold 1st online exhibition of products export to Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Director General of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO)'s Office of Arabian and African Countries said that the first online exhibition of export of Iranian-made products to Iraq will be held on Feb. 1-7, 2021.

IAEA confirms start of enriching uranium up to 20%: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed the start of enriching uranium up to 20%.

Iran produces 20% enriched uranium in 12 hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the Islamic Republic has produced 20% enriched uranium in 12 hours.

US reacts to seizure of S. Korean tanker by Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman for the US Department of Defense reacted to the seizure of a South Korean tanker by Iranian forces and noted that Pentagon is aware of this issue.

FIFA owes 7 million Euros to Iran’s Football Federation

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Chairman of the legal committee of Iran’s Football Federation said that FIFA owes 7 million Euros to Iran.

Russian official warns increased ISIL movements in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A Russian official noted that ISIL movements in east of Euphrates in Syria have increased significantly and termed areas outside control of Damascus as "tense" regions.

Police confiscate over 1 ton of narcotics in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized over one ton of illicit drugs in a single operation.

Iran’s nuclear program fully transparent, verifiable

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna noted that Iran’s nuclear program is fully transparent and verifiable.

Iran’s measures reversible upon compliance by JCPOA members

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran’s measures are fully reversible upon full compliance by all JCPOA participants.

A bomb explodes on route of a US-coalition convoy in N Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Some Iraqi sources reported that a bomb has exploded on the path of a convoy belonging to the so-called International Coalition against ISIL in northern Iraq.

Seizure of S. Korean tanker technical issue

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry announced that the seizure of the South Korean tanker by Iran has only been based on technical issues.

IAEA to report to Board of Governors on Iran’s 20% enrichment

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman for IAEA said that Rafael Grossi is expected to present a report on Iran’s 20 percent uranium enrichment to members of the Board of Governors.

S. Korea demands immediate release of tanker seized by Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a South Korean chemical tanker had been seized by Iranian authorities in the waters off Oman, and demanded its immediate release.

Netanyahu reacts to resumption of 20% enrichment by Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – In his latest baseless claim, Zionists' Netanyahu said Iran's resumption of 20 percent uranium enrichment is aimed at developing nuclear weapons.

US seeks disintegration of regional countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said the disintegration of regional countries is the main purpose of the US.

Soleimani assassination unlawful under human rights law

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial Executions Agnes Callamard believes martyrdom of the IRGC Cmdr. Lt. Gen Soleimani by the US has been unlawful under human rights law.

Iran, Russia & Turkey cooperating to push US aside

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A Zionist newspaper wrote in a report that Iran, Turkey, and Russia are cooperating with one another against the influence and presence of the US in the region.