Iran calls for an immediate end to Turkey's attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Expressing concern about Turkey’s military action inside the Syrian territory and regarding the humanitarian situation and dangers threatening the civilians, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran called for an immediate end to the attacks and withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Syrian territory in an statement on Thursday.

China wants diplomatic solutions between Turkey, Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang called for a diplomatic solution to resolve Turkey's attack to northern Syria, saying China believes that Syrian sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected and protected.

Iran increasing stockpile of enriched uranium, number of centrifuges: Kamalvandi

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and the number of centrifuge machines are growing and Europeans and the US are concerned with reduction of the Islamic Republic's JCPOA commitments, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said.

Detained Russian journalist leaves Tehran for home

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Russian embassy in Tehran announced that country's journalist Yulia Yuzik, who was detained in Iran for some visa violations, has been released.

Iran, China confer on customs affairs, ease of trade

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua and Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration Mehdi Mirashrafi in Tehran, the two sides discussed customs cooperation and trade facilitation.

Iran’s policy preserving stability, security in Tajikistan: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – “Iran’s policy is preserving stability and security in Tajikistan and it is ready to transfer its knowledge of deterring terrorist threats to the country,” Iran’s Ambassador to Dushanbe Mohammad Taghi Saberi said on Thursday.

Quds Force, Hashd Al Shabi to provide security of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said on Thursday that Quds Force and Hashd Al Shabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) will ensure security of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia, Israel discouraged with US: IRGC chief cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – “The US allies, Saudi Arabia and Israel regime, are now discouraged with it and fully aware that the US cannot protect them in difficult days,” Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Thursday in Ardabil province.

Turkey's ground forces advance into northern Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Turkish troops are continuing their advance into northern Syria following a ground offensive launched as part of the so-called Operation Peace Spring, the Defense Ministry said early on Oct. 10.

Parl. Speaker Larijani cancels trip to Istanbul after Turkey starts Syria operation

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has called off his pre-planned trip to Turkey to attend a parliamentary event in Istanbul due to the launch of Turkish operation in the east of the Euphrates river in northern Syria.

Isolating Iran in global equation ‘impossible’

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani said that sidelining and isolating Islamic Republic of Iran from the global equation is not possible.

US changing energy geography: Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian oil minister has said that the arrival of the US in the gas and oil markets was becoming a crucial factor in changing the geography of energy in the world.

Turkish op. in northern Syria in conflict with regional security: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has described the newly launched Turkish offensive in northern Syria as in conflict with regional security.

Iran, Armenia review bilateral ICT coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Information and Communications Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi met and held talks with Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan in Yerevan on development of cooperation.

Caspian Sea naval commanders discuss cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – During the first day of the 4th meeting of the Caspian Sea Navy Commanders, that kicked off in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, the military officials discussed improvement of cooperation among the participating countries in various sectors.

Destroying 1 ton of illicit drugs in Lorestan

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The police forces of Lorestan Province, Iran destroyed 1 ton of illegal drugs in this western province on Wednesday.

Brig. Gen. Abdollahi:

Iran’ military achievements among best in globe

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi said Iran's weaponry and defense equipment are at the same level as those of top world countries.

Turkey launches military operation in northeastern Syria against YPG forces

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced his country's operation in northern Syria against Kurdish YPG forces.

Iranian space agency sends letter to UNOOSA protesting US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Mission to UN delivered a letter from the Director of Iranian Space Agency to the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) protesting US unlawful sanctions against Iran Space Research Center and two other aerospace research institutes.

Going to Middles East worst decision ever made: Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – In his tweet on Wednesday the US President admitted that the US' presence in the Middle East has been 'the worst decision ever made' and that the US troops had been dispatched to war in the region due to basically 'a false premise' i.e. weapons of mass destruction.

Turkey to lose position in Astana process if it launches aggression: Syria FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Syria has strongly condemned Turkey's intention to launch an aggression in northern Syria and has affirmed determination to confront the aggression by all legitimate means.

Enemies won't dare to invade Iran: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Wednesday that the enemies do not even dare to invade the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Ardabil governor general:

Selecting Ardabil as ECO tourism capital to guarantee provincial development

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Governor General of Ardabil province Akbar Behnamjoo said on Wednesday that tourism industry will be a guarantee for the sustainable development of this province with the selection of Ardabil province as Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s tourism capital in 2023.

Erdoğan, Putin discuss on Turkey’s attack in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed Turkey's operation in northeastern Syria and the safe zone in a phone call, reports said Wednesday.