COVID-19 claims over 56,000 lives across Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The coronavirus has infected 6,408 people and claimed 98 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.

Iran Navy to begin missile exercise in Oman Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy will stage a two-day missile exercise in the Oman Sea.

Velayati:

Snapback mechanism must be omitted in future

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs said that the snapback mechanism must be omitted as an irrational term in any possible negotiations.

Trump declares state of emergency in DC

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has approved a state of emergency declaration in the United States capital, the White House press office said late on Monday.

US to build new military base in Jordan: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Some US diplomatic sources have announced the completion of preparations for the construction of a new military base in Jordan.

'Iran had warned Americans about Trump's unilaterlaism'

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei noted that from the beginning of Trump's tenure, Iran had warned Americans about his lawlessness and unilateralist behaviors.

13 dead, hundreds injured as record snowfall blankets Japan

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – At least 13 people died and around 250 were injured as record snowfall blanketed regions along the Sea of Japan coast, according to the latest report by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Ivanka to attend Joe Biden's inauguration to save reputation

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – In order to save her aspiring political career Ivanka Trump is said to have plans to attend Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, while Trump has called it the 'worst decision she could ever make'.

Due to Saudi-led crimes:

Over 60% of Yemenis suffering from famine: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Sanaa Human Rights Committee released a report on the crimes of the Saudi-Emirati aggression coalition in Yemen, stressing that more than 60% of the Yemeni people are suffering from famine.

Al-Nujaba backs Ansarullah against US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance movement has condemned the hostile act of the United States in designating Yemen’s Ansarullah as a terrorist group.

Five Afghan military forces killed, injured by gunmen attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Five Afghan military forces were killed and injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s Mazari Sharif.

Kyrgyzstan eager to transit goods via Iran's southern ports

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to Tehran emphasized the development of strategic cooperation in the transportation and transit of goods from Iranian ports to this country.

Biden urged to revise US terrorist designation of Ansarullah

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks called on next US President Joe Biden to overturn the Trump administration’s decision on the designation of Yemeni Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.

Afghan FM calls for continuing Iran key role in peace talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar called for the continuation of the positive and constructive role of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghan peace talks.

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Spox:

Iran may attain 120 kg of 20% uranium sooner than 8 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran may reach 120 kg of 20% uranium sooner than 8 months.

WATEX, IEE exhibitions kick off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The 16th Iran International Water & Wastewater Exhibition (WATEX) and the 20th Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE) kicked off on Tuesday at Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

New warships to join Iranian Navy’s southern fleet

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy’s fleet in the Sea of Oman will take delivery of a new homegrown helicopter carrier as well as a missile-launching warship.

UN warns of consequences of blacklisting Ansarullah by US

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – UN spokesman warned that the US plan to blacklist Yemeni Ansarullah will bear serious consequences.

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Iran's major steelmakers produce 23mn tons of DRI in 9 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Major Iranian steelmakers rolled out 23.36 million tons of direct-reduced iron during the nine months of the current calendar year to December 20.

Cuba slams US decision to label it state sponsor of terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Cuba’s authorities have slammed as hypocrisy the US move to add the republic to the list of states deemed by Washington as sponsors of international terrorism, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Jan. 12

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, January 12.

FBI warns of planned uprising at State Capitols Nationwide

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – An internal memo from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed Monday that officials were made aware of armed protests planned at all 50 state capitols across the United States, including the US Capitol.

EU to support diplomacy for US, Iran return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed his support to intensive diplomacy with the goal of facilitating a US return to the JCPOA and Iran's return to full JCPOA implementation.

Iran exporting heavy water to eight countries: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iran is currently producing enough heavy water to both meet its demands and offer it to other countries, said the spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s developments in the last 24 hours.