Enemy afraid of Iran's defense capabilities: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the enemy is afraid of Iran's defense capabilities and knows that if it makes a mistake, it will be faced with a hard response.

West cannot solve global issues without Russia, China: spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A spokesperson with the Russian Foreign Ministry slammed the Western countries' decision for trying to solve global issues within a private circle.

Araghchi warns of countdown for Additional Protocol halt

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Stating that it does not appear that any action will be taken by the Americans to lift the sanctions by Feb. 23, the Iranian deputy foreign minister said that Iran will suspend the implementation of the Additional Protocol.

Debris from United Airline Boeing 777 rains down flight path

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 bound for Honolulu in Hawaii suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Denver on Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Feb. 21

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Sunday, February 21.

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s developments in the last 24 hours.

Hezbollah to stand by Iran to confront US: Deputy Sec. Gen.

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General said that Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement will stand by the Islamic Republic of Iran to confront the United States.

Ulyanov reacts to IAEA chief’s trip to Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna expressed hope that negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will be successful.

IAEA chief Grossi arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Director-General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for talks with Iranian officials.

Rockets hit an airbase in Iraq’s Saladin: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that several rockets hit an airbase in southern province of Saladin in Iraq.

FM Zarif:

Israel expanding region’s only nuclear bomb factory ‘Dimona’

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Zionist regime is expanding ‘Dimona’, the region’s only nuclear bomb factory.

Iran, Russia discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Moscow and deputy foreign minister of the Russian Federation conferred on regional developments on Saturday.

US Air Force training jet crashes in Alabama, kills two

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The US Air Force said in a statement that both pilots were killed when a US military plane crashed in Alabama.

UNICEF warns on impact of 'Congolese violence' on children

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The lives and futures of more than 3 million displaced children are at risk in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) while the world is looking the other way, a report released by the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said.

US sends weapons, logistics to its bases in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Syrian sources reported that the US-led coalition has brought in additional weapons and logistical materials to its illegal bases in Hasaka.

Maduro sets up superintendent office to fight drug smuggling

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – To strengthen the crackdown on drug trafficking in South America, Venezuelan government ordered the establishment of the National Anti-Drug Superintendent´s Office in this country.

VP Jahangiri:

Goods transit via 'Bashmaq border' effective in Iran economy

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – First Vice President hailed the Bashmaq crossing border for playing a key role in the country's economic programs.

African students join MAHAK's campaign

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The students of Mama Africa Pendo School have joined MAHAK’s cancer awareness campaign and showed their support from cancer-stricken children in Iran.

Iran to establish special shipping line to Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to launch a regular shipping line from Bandar Abbas to the Syrian port of Latakia.

Iran Anti-narcotics police busts 1,150 tons of drugs in 2020

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police chief of NAJA said, "In 2020, a total of 1150 tons of narcotics were discovered by Iran's Anti-narcotics apparatus."

Iraqi Army, PMU kill 5 ISIL terrorists in N Baghdad

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iraqi Army in collaboration with Popular Mobilization Units, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi killed five ISIL terrorists in Al Tarmia, north of Baghdad.

Two Iranians among nominees for Best AFC 2020 Free Kick

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Two Iranian players have been nominated for the Free Kicks of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Iran COVID-19 update: 7,922 cases, 68 deaths in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 7,922 COVID-19 infections and 68 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

Judiciary official to E3:

Free Iranians accused of ignoring illegal US sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Judiciary's High Council for Human Rights said that if the European troika is concerned about JCPOA, they must end the arbitrary detention of Iranians accused of ignoring the “illegal” US sanctions.

Leader hails youth’s strong presence in Iran’s vital arenas

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praised the significant role that the young generation play in the critical and important issues of the country.