Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran has submitted an application to become a member of the group of emerging economies known as BRICS, an Iranian official said on Monday.

Iran proposes to set up permanent D-8 ICT Committee

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safri in his meeting with Secretary General of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam proposed to set up permanent D-8 ICT Committee.

Iran to continue negotiations on JCPOA with dignity: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) –Turning to negotiation process which is ongoing between Iran and P4+1, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the current administration will continue negotiations on removal of anti-Iran sanctions with utmost power.

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Iran reliable partner for linking BRICS to energy checkpoints

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President said that Iran's unique geopolitical and geoeconomic position can make it a stable and reliable partner for connecting BRICS to energy checkpoints and major global markets.

"BRICS" promises effective move for global peace: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that “BRICS” with its innovative vision promises an effective move towards the global peace.

BRICS emphasizes diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Leaders of BRICS group including emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in a statement stressed the need to a political and diplomatic solution over Iran’s nuclear issue.

Khatibzadeh strongly condemns terrorist attack in Mali

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed sympathy with the Malian government and people over the terrorist attack in the country which resulted in the killing of some civilians.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Ethiopia

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the attack by armed insurgent groups on the Oromia region in Ethiopia.

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.

10 killed in ISIL attack in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Gunmen suspected of links to ISIL have killed 10 people in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.

67 Al-Shabab terrorists killed by Somali forces

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Somalia’s Galmudug State forces killed 67 Al-Shabab terrorists and wounded several others in a foiled attack in the central town of Bahdo on Friday.

Somali president appoints Hamza Abdi Barre as prime minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday appointed Hamza Abdi Barre as the country's prime minister, he said on the state broadcaster.

Iran slams deporting of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman called the forced deportation of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda ‘a historic shame’ for British government.

At least 50 killed in Burkina Faso rebel attack

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – At least 50 people have died in an attack by armed men on a village in northern Burkina Faso, a government spokesman said.

10 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalian army operation

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Chief of Defence Force of Somalia Brigadier general Odowaa Yusuf Rageh on Monday announced that they have managed to kill 10 Al-Shabaab terrorists during an operation.

Algeria beats Iran in friendly

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Algeria football team defeated Iran 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar Sunday night.

Somalian army forces detain al-Shabaab terrorist chieftain

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Somalia's commando forces nabbed a cheiftain of al-Shabaab terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda on Sunday.