JCPOA's 18th Joint Commission kicks off in Vienna

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The 18th Joint Commission of the JCPOA has started in Vienna.

104 Taliban members killed in Afghanistan in past 24h

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that in the past 24 hours, 104 Taliban members have been killed and 68 others wounded in the clashes between the army and the Taliban in various parts of the country.

Iran UN envoy:

US failed to honor POTUS campaign promise to rejoin JCPOA

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Stating that the US has so far failed to honor POTUS campaign promise to rejoin the JCPOA, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations said that if the US lifts all sanctions, Iran will then cease all remedial measures.

Kiani wins best-supporting actress award at 4th NDFF 2021

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Linda Kiani won the best supporting-actress award for her role in 'Death Eater' (Mordeh Khor) by Sadeq Daqiqi at the 4th New Delhi Film Festival (NDFF) 2021.

EU intends to to get Iran nuclear deal back on track: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The European Union (EU) has said it intends to return the Iran nuclear deal to its main route and persuade the parties to adhere to the terms of the agreement.

Terrorist operation against Hashd al-Sha'abi foiled in Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Agency of Intelligence and Federal Investigation of Iraq announced that it had thwarted a terrorist operation against Hashd al-Sha'abi and security forces in Kirkuk.

Defense Min. to Tajik counterpart:

Tajikistan has special place in Iran foreign policy

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Republic of Tajikistan has always had a special place in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian Defense Minister said, referring to the common language, culture, history, between Iran and Tajikistan.

Iran attaches great importance to ties with Kyrgyzstan: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed Iran’s will to boost ties with Kyrgyzstan, saying that Tehran attaches great significance to its bilateral ties with Bishkek.

'We will witness expulsion of Americans from region'

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The deputy chief of the IRGC Quds Force said in the near future American forces will be expelled from the region.

'Burned' to vie at Short Shorts Film Fest in Japan

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Fatemeh Mohammadi, the short film 'Burned' has managed to enter the competition section of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Japan.

In Vienna;

Counter-revolutionary elements attack on Araghchi failed

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – As Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Araghchi left the meeting place in Vienna, one of the counter-revolutionary elements insulted him and tried to attack him, but to no avail.

Iran registers record daily spike in COVID-19 cases

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed the record daily number of COVID-19 infections in the country in the course of the past 24 hours.

Lifting sanctions, nuclear issues on Vienna meeting agenda

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Technical consultations in the two areas of lifting sanctions and nuclear issues are among the most important topics of the 18th meeting of the Joint Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said.

Zionist forces kill a Palestinian citizen in occupied lands

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – In their latest crimes in the occupied lands and territories, Zionist forces shot dead a Palestinian citizen.

1,844 inmates escape after gunmen attack in S Nigeria

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) said on Monday that 1,844 inmates escaped following an early hour gunmen attack on its custodial center in Owerri, the state capital of southern state of Imo in Nigeria.

China, US navies hold dueling exercises in South China Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The US and Chinese navies are both holding aircraft carrier drills in the waters off China’s coast.

Preparatory bilateral meetings underway before JCPOA meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna announced the holding of preparatory bilateral meetings before the start of the meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA.

Iran testing advanced IR-9 centrifuges: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the organization is running the mechanical test of its new-generation IR-9 centrifuges.

No talks between Iran, US to take place in Vienna: spox.

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Stating that the Vienna JCPOA meeting is an opportunity for the parties to exchange views on returning to the JCPOA commitments, the Iranian Government Spokesman said that there will be no talks between Iran and the US.

Iran receives 1st delivery of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the self-financing participant countries of the COVAX Facility, has received the first batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with 700,800 doses.

US claims Vienna talks 'a stage for mutual return to JCPOA'

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The US State Department said on Monday that its goal of the upcoming talks in Vienna is to set the stage for a mutual return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal but does not anticipate an immediate breakthrough.

Iran, Pakistan stage naval drill in Persian Gulf, Oman Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The Pakistan Navy fleet departs Bandar Abbas for a designated area to conduct a combined naval exercise in the Persian Gulf's water and the Sea of Oman.

CBI Gov. urges IMF, World Bank to act fairly

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) to act fairly with G24 countries.

'Metamorphosis in Slaughterhouse' to vie in Houston filmfest.

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iranian film 'Metamorphosis in the Slaughterhouse' directed by Javad Daraei has been accepted into the 17th edition of Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival in the US.

FM Zarif:

Iran, Kyrgyzstan discuss common threats, bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the instability and insecurity in Afghanistan is among the common threats of Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Kyrgyzstan.

Tajik defense min. arrives in Iran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Tajikistan Minister of Defense Col. General Sherali Mirzo arrived in Tehran on Tuesday at the official invitation of his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami to discuss bilateral relations.

Report:

Saudi military positions in Jeddah hit by Yemeni missiles

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Military targets of the Saudi-led coalition in Jeddah have been reportedly targeted by Yemeni armed forces via several missiles and combat drones.

N Korea not to participate in Olympics over COVID-19 concerns

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – North Korea said Tuesday it will not participate in the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics to protect its athletes against the global coronavirus pandemic.