Iran hopes change in coalition's approach may bring peace

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian FM's senior assistant on special political affairs hoped that the changes in the Saudi-led coalition's approach against the oppressed people of Yemen will lead to peace in the country.

IRGC Cmdr.:

Leadership, Islam, people, elements of pride for Islamic Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Leadership, Islam and people are the elements of pride and dignity for the Islamic Iran.

FM spox:

Netanyahu resorts to bigoted lie to conjure racist Iranphobia

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – In response to anti-Iranian remarks of Israeli Prime Minister, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to the bigoted lies to conjure racist Iranophobia.

Russia: NATO countries violating NPT

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow considers it unacceptable for NATO to maintain its 'joint nuclear missions', which contradict the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Venezuela gives EU delegation head 72 Hours to leave Caracas

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Venezuela has reportedly given the EU delegation head 72 hours to leave Caracas in wake of new sanctions.

UN rapporteur not qualified for Ukrainian plane issue

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the issue of the Ukrainian plane is not within the qualifications of the UN rapporteur Anees Kalamar.

China says Iran nuclear issue at critical point

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the developments surrounding Iran's nuclear program are at a "critical point" and lifting sanctions on the country is key to breaking the deadlock.

Intelligence forces thwart a terrorist operation in W Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Ministry of Intelligence announced the neutralization of a terror operation and killing of two terrorists who were planning to carry out an operation in Piranshahr, West Azarbaijan province.

US must take first step to save JCPOA: envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – It is up to the United States to make the first move in saving the Iran nuclear deal, Iran’s ambassador in Geneva told the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament on Wednesday.

Iranian Para archer qualified for Fazza Para Archery Tournam

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Zahra Nemati has qualified for the final round of the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament on Wednesday.

Giant Kaman 22 drones unveiled by Iran air force

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Today, the Iran Air Force has the technology to build various types of UAVs, and the Kaman 22 drones are the first large combat UAVs in the country, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.

Seoul determined to resolve Iran’s financial resources issue

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – In a phone talk with his Iranian counterpart, the South Korean Foreign Minister said that Seoul is determined to resolve the issue of Iran’s financial resources.

Blinken makes claims on human rights violation in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – US Secretary of State accused Iran and Russia of human rights abuses in his latest speech in the UN Human Rights Council.

Machine Sazi appoints Pashazadeh as head coach

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Tabriz-based Machine Sazi FC has named Mehdi Pashazadeh as the head coach of the team.

Lavrov:

Iran nuclear case needs a constructive approach

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged Washington to ramp up efforts for maintaining the JCPOA, noting that the case needs a constructive approach.

Iranian Parl. not to ignore implementing “Sanctions Lift Law”

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – A lawmaker said that Parliament will never ignore and abandon implementation of Law on Lifting Sanctions.

AEOI chief, German amb. discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and German Ambassador to Tehran conferred on mutual cooperation and the JCPOA in a meeting on Tuesday.

Talks begins for Iran-EEU free trade

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) are holding talks on abolishing customs duties to reach free trade with zero tariffs, an economic official said.

Rouhani receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday received copies of credentials of the new ambassadors of five countries to Tehran.

Iran COVID-19 update: 8,270 cases, 73 deaths in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,270 COVID-19 infections and 73 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Tehran, Minsk confer on economic contacts

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Iran met with the head of Iranian Parliament's working group on cooperation with the National Assembly of Belarus, where they discussed economic contacts.

Moscow, Riyadh preparing military coop. agreement: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Moscow and Riyadh are preparing a new agreement for military cooperation that will include several areas, local media reported.

‘At least $1bn’ of Iran’s assets to be released

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Senior Iranian banker Hemmati says at least $1bn of Iran’s frozen assets in South Korea will soon return to the country in the first stage of the unfreezing process.

57 Taliban members killed in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Afghan Defense Ministry announced that 57 Taliban members were killed and several others wounded in Kandahar, Faryab and Kapisa provinces in the past 24 hours.

Expediency Council to decide about Palermo, CFT by late Mar.

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Secretary of Expediency Council said the body will announce its vote on Palermo and CFT by March 20.

Suicide bomber arrested near Tehran (+Photo)

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Tehran Police Chief reported the arrest of a terrorist at Tehran-Qom toll gateway, who was planning to create insecurity and disturbance in one or two centers near Tehran.