At least 51 dead in prison riot fire in Colombia: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) –At least 51 prisoners died after a fire started during a prison riot in southwestern Colombian city of Tulua, head of National Prisons Agency said on Tuesday, one of the worst incidents of recent prison violence in the country.

China supports Iran's membership in BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has said his country as the BRICS chair for this year, supports the membership expansion process and expanding the “BRICS Plus” cooperation.

Iran competent candidate for BRICS: Russia's Lavrov

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, saying that the decision to include Argentina and Iran in the BRICS will be made by consensus, adding that the two countries are competent candidates.

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.

France wants Iran, Venezuela return to oil markets

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – France wants sanctions-hit Iran and Venezuela to return to the oil markets to ease the pressures from Russian sanctions that has spiked prices, a French presidency official said on Monday.

At least 6 dead, 200 injured in Colombian stadium collapse

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – At least six people have died and more than 200 were injured after an accident occurred at the venue of a bullfight in Colombia.

Raeisi:

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.

At least three dead in Ecuador’s anti-govt. protests: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Anti-government protests in Ecuador over rising fuel, food prices and other basic necessities have been going on for days and three people have so far been killed and hundreds were arrested following the protests.

Five dead, 35 injured in building blaze in Buenos Aires

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – At least five people were killed and 35 others were affected Thursday when an apartment caught fire in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, local authorities and medical personnel confirmed.

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.

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.

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.

China increases oil imports from Iran, Russia: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – According to foreign institutions, China has increased oil import from Russia, Iran and Venezuela in May while its oil import from Africa, Brazil and the United States has declined.

Argentine President rejects anti-Iranian allegations

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Argentine president has rejected allegations about a Venezuelan plane with several Iranian crew members was grounded in the country.

Venezuelan Air Force jet crashes, pilots survive

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Venezuelan Air Force jet crashed in the state of Zulia, the pilots survived, a Venezuelan newspaper reported on Sunday.

Iran defeat Brazil at IHF Youth Beach Handball World C'ships

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran defeated Brazil 2-0 (18-14, 18-14) in the International Handball Federation (IHF) Youth Beach Handball World Championship on Friday in Heraklion, Greece.

Venezuela, Iran victims of illegal sanctions, Maduro says

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Venezuela and Iran are victims of unilateral action and illegal sanctions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said.

1st group of Iran's tour guides arrives in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – First group of Iranian tour guides has arrived in Venezuela, Venezuela's Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade Ali Padron said.

Iran, Venezuela to boost oil cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji held a meeting with the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro to discuss Tehran-Caracas bilateral relations.