4.7 magnitude strikes Iran's Hormozgan province

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A moderate magnitude 4.7 quake struck southern Iranian Hormozgan province at the coast of the Persian Gulf.

Israeli Knesset officially dissolves as regime faces turmoil

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Local media in the occupied lands said Wednesday that the 23rd Knesset has officially dissolved some 9 months after the last election.

Brig. Gen. Elhami:

Air Defense plays key role in changing regional equations

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Elhami said that the Air Force plays a valuable role in changing the military equations at the region.

Ukrainian drone strikes oil refinery inside Russia: Report

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – One of southern Russia’s largest oil refineries was struck by an apparent drone attack Wednesday, setting off a massive fire, authorities and media reported.

Russia's Lavrov due in Tehran to discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Russian ministry’s spokeswoman on Wednesday announced that the country's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov will depart for Tehran today to discuss Tehran-Moscow ties and several international issues including the nuclear deal.

Over deadly quake in Afghanistan;

Iran voices readiness to provide any assistance to victims

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson offered condolences to the people of Afghanistan over the loss of lives in the recent earthquake, voicing the readiness of Iran to provide any assistance to victims.

1st batch of COV-Iran Barakat vaccine arrives in Nicaragua

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The first cargo of Iran’s domestically-made COVID-19 vaccine (COV-Iran Barakat) arrived in Nicaragua on Tuesday June 21.

China successfully launches Tianxing-1 test satellite

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China successfully launched the Tianxing-1 test satellite into space atop the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket on Wednesday.

Wildfire rips through forests in SW Turkey: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A wildfire broke out in southwestern Turkey on Tuesday, sparking fears of a repeat of last year's blazes that devastated tens of thousands of hectares across the country's Mediterranean and Aegan provinces.

Israel takes aim at Iran-Turkey ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Over the last few weeks, Israel has launched an all-out media campaign against Iran that included bizarre claims of Iranian threats against ordinary tourists in neighboring Turkey.

Minster of sport off to Baku to attend OIC conference

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Hamid Sajjadi left Iran for Azerbaijan to attend the upcoming meeting of the OIC Permanent Council of Conference of Ministers of Youth.

Iran, Azerbaijan national libraries to boost coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Head of the National Library and Archives of Iran Alireza Mokhtarpour and Anar Karimov, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan in a meeting discussed developing Iran-Azerbaijan cultural ties.

Gharibabadi:

UK systematic racism deeply-rooted in its history

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The Deputy Head of International Affairs of Judiciary and Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has said that the UK’s systematic racism is deeply rooted in its history.

Khatibzadeh:

UNGA anti-Iran report on HR 'politically motivated, unjust'

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the recent UN General Assembly (UNGA) report on the human rights status in Iran is politically motivated, unjust and biased.

Thousand killed in magnitude 6.1 quake in Afghanistan: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – At least 1000 have been killed and 1500 injured after an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on June 22

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 22.

Passenger plane catches fire after landing at Miami Airport

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A passenger plane caught fire after landing at Miami International Airport Tuesday.

Several unidentified rockets hit area near Mosul (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iraqi media reported on Wednesday morning that several unidentified rockets hit an area in the city of Mosul in the province of Nineveh.

Iran FM congratulates election of new Colombian president

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated the election of Gustavo Petro as the new president of Colombia.

Iran condemns imposing sanctions for political aims

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi strongly condemned the imposition of sanctions by some governments that use them as political leverage in their bilateral relations.

Iran elected as ICA Board member

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The Chairman of Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives was elected as a member of Board of Directors of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) by a majority of votes in the General Assembly of the Alliance.

Venezuela to set up sci.-tech. park in cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has instructed Economic Cabinet of his country to “immediately" design and launch an industrial technology park in cooperation with Iran in the fields of health, food and education.

Iran to set up industrial-economic fair in Karachi

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Consul General in Karachi of Pakistan on Tuesday announced that Iran’s specialized exhibition will be held in port city of Karachi in the coming months.

Two Persian leopards spotted in S Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Two Persian leopards have been spotted in the Dashtestan region, the head of the city's department of environment said.

Iraqi army pounds terrorist positions in North (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi army F-16 fighterjets on Tuesday bombed ISIL positions and hideouts in the north of the country.

Sheikh Naim Qassem:

Zionist regime unable to invade Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that the Zionist regime is unable to invade Lebanon.

Oil minister Owji:

Gas production at South Pars Phase 11 to start in Oct.

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister Javad Owji predicted Tuesday that as much as 670 million cubic feet of gas will be extracted by the domestic companies in phase 11 of the South Pars gas field from October.

Ahead of World Cup;

Minister urges for campaign against Iranophobia

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts, Sayyid Ezzatollah Zarghami has said that the enemies are waging a war against a possible tourism boom in Iran ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

AEOI spox:

Iran determined to realize rights in tech., safeguards fields

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously determined to materialize inalienable rights of the country in the ‘technical and safeguards’ fields.