Australia ships first 4 M113AS44 armored vehicles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Australia handed over four M113AS4 armored personnel carriers to Ukrainian Armed Forces, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced Sunday.

Iran wins bronze at IHF Youth Beach Handball World C'ship

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran defeated France 2-0 (20-16, 19-18) on Sunday to win the bronze medal of the 2022 IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship.

Khatibzadeh:

Deal could finalize if US adheres to JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that if the US agrees to lift all sanctions under its obligations under JCPOA and not to try to maintain maximum pressure components, the deal could be finalized on Iran's initiative.

Iran steps up diplomacy ahead of Biden trip to region

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to dispel misunderstandings in the West Asia region amid ongoing efforts from the West to build a coalition against Tehran during US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to the region.

Massive fire breaks out in Iraq's Dhi Qar

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – News sources on early Monday reported a widespread fire that broke out in the city of Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi Qar province.

Intl. conf. on Ayat. Khamenei's defensive thoughts to be held

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The first international and fifth national conference on explaining Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei's defensive thoughts will be held in Iran.

Rear admiral Irani:

Iran Army Navy able to ensure maritime security with power

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Stating that Army Navy Force has been able to ensure the security of sea borders with utmost power, Rear Admiral Irani said that the security of the region can be reached even without the presence of any foreign armies.

Terrorist attacks on N Mali leaves dozens killed

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – News sources on Sunday night reported that 24 civilians were killed after an armed group attacked several regions in northern Mali.

Over 200 feared dead in Ethiopia massacre

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Witnesses in Ethiopia said Sunday that more than 200 people, mostly ethnic Amhara, have been killed in an attack in the country's Oromia region and are blaming a rebel group, which denies it.

Russian envoy:

Passing resolution against Iran "strategic miscalculation"

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Russia's envoy to international organizations based in Vienna says passing a resolution against Iran in the IAEA Board of Governors, which was sponsored by E3 and the US, was a strategic miscalculation.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on June 20

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Monday, June 20.

Turkmen Pres. visit to Iran new chapter in bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Saying that Turkmen President's recent visit to Tehran was the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations, Turkmen FM officially invited the Iranian president to attend the Caspian Sea Littoral States Summit.

Army Cmdr.:

Iran monitors all movements of foreign powers in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Saying that the enemies are afraid of the power of Iran's air defense, the Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense said that Iran's air defense forces monitor all movements of foreign powers in the region.

Deepening Iran-Azerbaijan cultural relation in light of MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Adviser to the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance voiced hope that the joint statement by the ministers of culture of Iran and Azerbaijan would lead to the consolidation of bilateral cultural relations.

Iran, Kazakhstan emphasize broadening trade, economic ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Economic and trade ties between Iran and Kazakhstan will be enhanced with the facilitation of issuance of visa for traders and economic activists.

Iran’s exports growth to Turkiye hits 60% this year

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s export of products to neighboring Turkey in the first four months of the current year in 2022 (from Jan. to Apr.) hit $1.231 billion, showing a 60% growth.

Russia says:

Over 50 Ukrainian generals, officers killed in missile strike

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Warships have destroyed a command center with Kalibr cruise missiles, killing dozens of Ukrainian officers, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Hamas resist against Zionist settlement expansion: Statement

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has announced the movement will resist settlement expansion to preserve the identity of Bayt al-Maqdis (Al-Quds).

Israeli regime FM to visit Turkiye to discuss security issues

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Israeli occupying regime's foreign minister Yair Lapid will pay a visit to Turkiye to discuss security issues with Turkish officials on Thursday.

Taliban says talked with Iran about Hirmand water share

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Taliban's Ministry of Water and Energy said that during a recent visit to Iran the ministry officials discussed with Iran the problems of implementing the water share agreement between Iran and Afghanistan.

Report suggests:

Iran torpedoes could severely impact structure of US carriers

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – An American website has published a report on the Iranian navy's capabilities to pose a credible threat to US carriers and concluded that the torpedoes Iran possesses could severely impact the structure of a US carrier.

2 police officers reportedly injured in car chase in Vatican

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – A terror alert was triggered in the Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis’ Sunday prayer after an Albanian crashed his car through security barriers near St. Peter's Square, media reported.

Kazakh pres. visits exhibition of Iran knowledge-based firms

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Kazakhstan president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the exhibition of Iranian knowledge-based companies on Sunday evening.

Iran hosted Afghan refugees despite oppressive US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the largest countries which has hosted Afghan refugees despite continuation of cruel and oppressive sanctions imposed by the United States against the country.

Yet another explosion reported in Afghan capital

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Local Afghan media said Sunday that an explosion was heard in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Leader to Kazakh president:

Westerners not hesitate to expand their influence everywhere

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Sunday that, "Westerners are trying to expand NATO and they will not hesitate to expand their influence wherever they can."

1st Kazakh freighter crossing Iran en route to Europe: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi said Sunday in a meeting with visiting Kazakh president that the first freighter train left Tehran for Turkey to mark the start of using Iran for transiting Kazakh goods to Europe.