UAE-Iran-Turkey transit corridor to become operational

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian official with the road ministry said that the UAE-Iran-Turkey corridor will officially become operational with the visit of the Emirati officials to Tehran next week.

Iran urges assistance to states to fight human trafficking

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran permanent envoy to the UN has denounced trafficking in persons as “one of the most notorious crimes", calling on the intl. community to provide effective technical assistance to states in fighting trafficking in persons.

Yemen war deaths to reach 377,000 by end of year: UN

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A new United Nations report has projected that the death toll from Yemen’s war will reach 377,000 by the end of 2021, including those killed as a result of indirect and direct causes.

Syrian air defenses intercept 'hostile targets' over Homs

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The official Syrian sources reported on Wednesday morning that the country's air defense forces have managed to counter hostile targets over Homs.

Russia warns it can destroy NATO satellites

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Russia has warned it can obliterate NATO satellites with its new 'Star Warrior' technology to render the West's GPS-guided missiles.

Raeisi:

Tehran attaches great importance to regional cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Stating that Tehran attaches importance to regional cooperation, President urged the ECO Secretary-General to adopt a proper solution for activating the member countries’ potentials for the development of economic cooperation.

Iran serious in its nuclear program: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Stating that Iran is serious in its nuclear program, the Head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) said that in today's meeting, Grossi stressed that the IAEA has not seen any deviations in Iran's nuclear program.

Iran freestyle runner-up at World Military Wrestling C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran's freestyle wrestling team won 4 gold, 4 silver, and two bronze medals and gained 210 points to finish runner-up in the 35th World Military Wrestling Championship.

Iran calls for ensuring full implementation of PoA

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran calls for ensuring full implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA), Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.

US logistics convoy in Baghdad comes under attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media reported Monday that a US convoy was targeted in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

IAEA hopes to establish channel of direct dialogue with Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi expressed hope that he will establish a fruitful and cooperative channel of direct dialogue with Iran in his upcoming visit to Tehran.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran to focus on 'lifting sanctions' in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Stating that some countries are making miscalculations on the eve of the Vienna talks beginning, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that the focus of Iran in the Vienna talks will be on lifting sanctions.

'White Clad' goes to four intl. film festivals

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'White Clad' directed by Reza Fahimi will be screened at four international film festivals in Turkey, Sweden, Iraq and Australia.

South Pars gas condensate loading capacity up

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The operator of phase 19 of South Pars announced the loading of the shipment of one million barrels of gas condensate through the single point mooring (SPM) of phase 19 of South Pars.

Two of 17 US, Canadian citizens kidnapped in Haiti released

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Two of the 17 US and Canadian citizens kidnapped in Haiti last month have been released, according to the media sources.

US convoy targeted in Iraq's Al Diwaniyah

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that a convoy carrying logistics equipment for US troops was targeted in central Iraq.

Sudan's military sign deal to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – A political agreement has been signed in Sudan enabling Abdalla Hamdok to be reinstated as prime minister.

Russian, Armenian leaders discuss Karabakh issue

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over the phone addressed the recent developments in Karabakh and the measures to stabilize it, the Kremlin press service stated.

Azeri deputy PM due in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev is scheduled to visit Iran to hold talks with Iranian officials today.

4 Yemen civilians killed, wounded in Saudis artillery attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – At least one Yemeni citizen was killed and three others were injured in an artillery attack by the Saudi army on the area in the border town of Manbeh in Yemen's Sa'dah province.

Car bomb blast in Somali capital Mogadishu kills 1 journalist

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group al-Shabaab through a car bomb blast targeted a vehicle carrying state media journalists in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing a journalist and wounding another on Saturday, officials said.

At least 75 migrants drowned off Libyan coasts

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – At least 75 migrants drowned off the coasts of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Saturday.

Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Iran's Ardabil

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale has hit northern cities of Ardabil province on Saturday afternoon with no immediate reports of casualties.

1 pilot killed, 2 hurt in incident involving planes in Texas

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – One pilot is dead and two others are injured following an aircraft accident at Laughlin Air Force Base in southwestern Texas on Friday morning, according to a base social media post.

'Eclipse' to take part in Minimalen Short Film Festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli will take part in the 34th edition of the Minimalen Short Film Festival in Norway.