Iran’s trade with EAEU member states hits $5 bln: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that the country’s trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reached $5 billion.

FM Spox.:

Iran hails any action to strengthen ties among ECO members

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that any effort or action to strengthen ties among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is valuable and in line with the organization's goals.

Ukraine continues to sabotage prisoner exchange: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Kyiv is sabotaging the prisoner exchange process and refusing to accept 630 Ukrainian citizens, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Astana format meeting under consideration: Russia FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A meeting of the Astana format countries on Syria is currently being worked out, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on the information about the gathering scheduled for Friday in Doha.

Pentagon cannot confirm N Korea troops involvement in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense says it has yet to confirm North Korean troops’ involvement in active combat in the Ukraine war.

US announces additional military assistance to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US government on Monday announced additional military assistance to Ukraine worth 725 million US dollars.

28th ECO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting begins in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The 28th technical meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Foreign Ministers began with some 20 delegations in attendance on Monday in Mashhad, northeastern Iran.

Syria retakes key northern highway, surroundings

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Syrian army has retaken a key highway near the northern city of Hama as well as all the towns and villages surrounding it, besides killing dozens more Takfiris trying to enable a resurgence of terrorism in the Arab state.

Students learn about BRICS activities at Moscow festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Over 500 schoolchildren from various regions of Russia gathered in Moscow at the BRICS Festival to learn about the culture, languages and traditions of the BRICS countries etc.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss Syria, fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan met and held talks in Ankara on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and fight against terrorism.

US to not send nuclear weapons to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the US will not send nuclear weapons to Ukraine.

Foreign delegations arrive in Mashhad to attend ECO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Two foreign delegations have arrived in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad to participate in 28th meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states, a Foreign Ministry official said.

In Idlib, Hama;

Russian, Syrian warplanes pound terrorists positions

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Russian and Syrian warplanes destroyed the positions of terrorist elements in the suburbs of Idlib and Hama.

Tahrir al-Sham ringleader reportedly killed in Syria's Idlib

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Unconfirmed reports suggest that the ringleader of the Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group was killed in an airstrike in Idlib.

Envoy:

Developing coop. with Russia, BRICS, SCO Iran’s main policy

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says developing cooperation with regional powers and international organizations including Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS is Iran's priority.

FM Araghchi to go to Turkey amid Syria developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will go to neighboring Turkey amid the terrorist groups advances against the Syrian government forces in Idlib and Aleppo.

Iran, Russia FMs discuss Syrian developments by phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian Foreign Ministers held a telephone call on Saturday to discuss important regional and international issues, especially recent developments in Syria.

Iran emphasizes strengthening rail coop. among SCO members

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The CEO of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabbar-Ali Zakeri has stressed the importance of enhanced rail, transit, and logistical cooperation among member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran’s exports to Eurasia grow by 2.5 times in four years

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) –  Iran’s exports to Eurasian countries have increased by 2.5 times since the country signed a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) four years ago.

Russia, China conduct air patrol over western Pacific Ocean

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Air Force of the People's Liberation Army of China have conducted a joint air patrol over the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese Defense Ministry said.