Additional Protocol halt fully compatible with JCPOA Art.36

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that halting Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is fully compatible with Article 36 of the JCPOA.

Iran turned US threat into opportunity: Ghaani

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmaeil Ghaani said that Islamic Republic of Iran turned US threat into an opportunity, stating that path of former IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani will be continued with utmost power.

COVID-19 infects 8,330, kills 91 in Iran in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,330 COVID-19 infections and 91 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Gov. spox:

US recent measures ‘utterly insufficient’

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – A spokesperson with the Iranian Government says recent steps of the new US Administration towards Iran are insufficient.

Fake news poses a threat to national product

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Naderi cookies (Koloocheh) were reported to be carcinogenic in the foreign Persian-language media, according to a German publication. But after the necessary examinations and tests, the health of this product was raffirmed.

Saddam invasion on Iran clear violation of intl. laws

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Saying that Saddam Regime invaded Iran in violation of international laws, Foreign Minister added that the UN passed no human rights resolution against Iraq and this will be a permanent stigma in the history of the UNSC.

Rouhani felicitates Japan's PM, Emperor on National Day

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – President Rouhani congratulated the National Foundation Day of Japan to the Japanese Prime Minister and Emperor, expressing hope that the Tehran-Tokyo friendly relations will be further strengthened and developed.

Zionist regime to pay price for its miscalculations: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid said that the Zionist regime will pay heavy price for its miscalculations.

21st TELECOM Exhibition opened in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The 21st International Exhibition of Telecommunications, Information Technology & Innovative CIT Solutions (TELECOM) was inaugurated at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Tue. in the presence of ICT minister.

Afghan Peace Talks reviewed by Iranian, Afghan envoys

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan to Pakistan discussed the friendly relations between Tehran and Kabul and the latest developments over the Afghan peace talks.

Cmdr. warns Arab allies of US over Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – A top Iranian military official says regional countries who have helped the US with the assassination of Iran's General Soleimani should be held accountable.

Judiciary chief:

Gen. Soleimani, Al-Muhandis ‘heroes of war against terrorism'

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Judiciary said General Ghassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were martyred by US terrorists, will always be heroes of the Axis of Resistance.

Yemeni forces obtaining imminent conquest in Ma’rib

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – A field source in Yemen announced the imminent conquest of city of Ma'rib by the Yemeni army and popular committees.

Tehran, Sofia discuss boosting relations in all fields

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – In the Monday meeting of the second round of Iran-Bulgaria political consultations, Iranian and Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Ministers discussed boosting relations in all political, economic, and cultural issues.

S. Korea says Iran assets to be unlocked after talks with US

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian assets locked in South Korea will be released after consultations with the United States, the Korean foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Feb. 23

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, February 23.

Iran halts implementation of NPT’s Additional Protocol

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iran has stopped the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and restricted access to the country's nuclear sites.

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran’s Interior Min. arrives in Tajikistan for bilateral talk

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli arrived in Tajikistan capital Dushanbe on Monday to discuss Iran-Tajikistan bilateral relations.

Envoy stresses pursuit of terror cases of martyred commanders

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad emphasized that terror case of martyred commanders of Resistance Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis should be seriously pursued and perpetrators of this crime should be punished.

Israeli forces detain a number of Palestinians in West Bank

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) - Zionist regime has illegally detained a number of Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) leaders and freed Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank and occupied lands on Monday.

China welcomes temporary Iran-IAEA deal: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – While welcoming the recent deal made between Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson called on the US to return to Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Blinken repeats White House JCPOA stance

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Reaping his stance, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that his country will seek to strengthen and extend agreement reached between world powers and Iran aimed at curbing its nuclear program.

Rocket hits US embassy in Baghdad: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iraqi Sources reported a rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad on Monday.

Khaji, Italian envoy discuss developments in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister's senior assistant on special political affairs expressed hope that the Syrian crisis will be resolved through a political settlement in near future.

Halting AP implementation not mean cessation Iran-IAEA coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Implementation of the parliamentary law on stopping the Additional Protocol to NPT doesn't mean the cessation of cooperation with the IAEA, said the spokesman for Secretariat of Supreme National Security Council.