UK rail strikes could last for six months till X-Mas: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The British Rail Network has threatened that its staff may go on a six-month strike in the country.

Iran warns of growing trend of Islamophobia in world

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations warned of growing trend of Islamophobia in world and called spread of insults to people based on religious beliefs as a key challenge to promote peaceful coexistence among nations.

'Liberation' to vie at German film festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Directed by the Iranian filmmaker Milad Maleki, the short film "Liberation" is scheduled to be screened at LUCAS (International Festival for Young Film Lovers) in Germany.

Iraq pounds 6 ISIL hideouts in Saladin

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – An Iraqi information center affiliated with the Office of the Prime Minister announced that the Iraqi military and security forces managed to confiscate and destroy 6 hideouts belonging to the ISIL terrorists in Saladin.

Tehran, Baku emphasize deepening cultural, artistic relations

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Culture ministers of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan stressed the need to develop cultural and artistic relations as well as enhancing bilateral cooperation on relevant issues.

Police seize 1.5 ton of narcotics in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The commander of Sistan and Baluchestan police announced the confiscation of 1.5 tons of illicit drugs during an armed clash between the police commandos and smugglers in the southeast of Iran.

Iran, Pakistan discuss expansion of electricity coopration

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Pakistani energy minister Khurram Dastagir Khan, who has traveled to Tehran, discussed the expansion of bilateral energy cooperation with the Iranian energy minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian.

Russia hopes Turkey to cancel plan to conduct op. in Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that the Russian side continues negotiations with Turkey on the cancellation of the planned military operation in Syria.

Case of Julian Assange reflects US, UK hypocrisy: China

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The case of Julian Assange is a mirror that reflects the hypocrisy of the US and the UK on “press freedom”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

EU’s imports of goods from Iran records 37% growth this year

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Eurostat said in its latest report that Europe’s import of products from Iran in the first four months of this year(from Jan. to Apr.) registered a 37 percent hike as compared to the same period of last year.

Iran, Tajikistan hold security meeting in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian interior minister for security and police affairs held a meeting with the Tajikistan minister of interior in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe to discuss closer cooperation on security-related issues.

Hamid Karzai thanks Iran again for supporting Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Kabul, the Afghan former President Karzai thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its support for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

One dead, 8 injured in shooting in New York's Harlem

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – One individual was killed and eight more were injured in Harlem neighborhood of New York on Monday, NYPD Chief said.

Iran's U-17 Greco-Roman wrestlers become Asia vice champion

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran's U-17 Greco-Roman junior wrestling team finished the Asian Championships with 2 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze to become vice-champions.

Azerbaijani culture minister visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The Azerbaijani culture visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Monday as part of his state visit to Iran.

Martyr Fakhrizadeh’s scientific badge unveiled

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The scientific badge of the top Iranian nuclear scientist who was martyred in a terrorist attack near Tehran in November 2020 was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday.

Ghalibaf calls for strengthening Iran-Croatia relations

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker stressed the need to strengthen ties between Iran and Croatia through the promotion of the relations of parliamentary friendship groups.

Ukraine reportedly attacks Russian sea oil drilling platforms

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The head of Moscow-controlled Crimea on Monday said that Ukraine has fired on oil drilling platforms off the coast of the peninsula that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

Iran's security out of enemies' reach: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC Major General Hossein Salami said that the Iranian armed forces will not allow the enemies to even come near Iran's borders.

Polish embassy, Tehran Uni. hold cultural exhibition

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The exhibition of “Design in Support of Human Wellbeing with Regard to Isolation and Reduced Social Interactions” was held on Sunday in the School of Fine Arts of the University of Tehran.

WH rejects claims on Biden's one-on-one meeting with MBS

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden's upcoming meeting with Saudi officials will "include" the kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said.

Car bomb blast in Nangarhar leaves several killed, injured

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – News sources reported that a car bomb exploded on Monday morning in Afghanistan's Nangarhar, leaving casualties.

Iran, Kazakhstan trade hits 29% growth last year: IRICA

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that trade volume exchanged between Iran and Kazakhstan in past Iranian calendar year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022) registered a 29 percent hike.

Iran to host West Asia Men’s Squash C'ships

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran is scheduled to host the fourth edition of West Asia Men’s Squash Chamionships.

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Iran bearing brunt of most number of refugees in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran bears the brunt of the most refugees among the countries of the region, based on Islamic and humanistic standards, Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Ghomi said on Monday.

Iraqi inteligence men kill ISILchieftain in Al-Anbar province

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The forces of the Iraqi Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency killed an ISIL chieftain who was the group's self-proclaimed Emir of Al-Anbar province and three of his assistants on Sunday.

13 killed in terrorist attack on bus in Syria’s al-Raqqa

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Media sources reported a terrorist attack on a bus on the outskirts of al-Raqqa in Syria.