Israeli-Saudi missile program should be consider when discussing Iran's missile program: Jenkins

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) –Peter Jenkins, former UK Ambassador to the IAEA and UN, says that Israel has a significant missile program while Saudi Arabia has acquired a significant quantity of missiles from foreign suppliers and is reported to have embarked on an indigenous program.

No agreement among Permanent Members that Iran is not complying with resolution 2231: Finaud

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Marc Finaud, a senior member of Geneva Centre for Security Policy, says that in the Middle East, several countries have wide-ranging missile capabilities that are the result of threat perceptions often fueled by the others’ arms build-ups.

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Taliban, US to resume peace talks in next few days: Taliban official

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Suhail Shaheen, the spokesman for the Taliban's political office in Doha said that the Taliban is ready for the return of Zalmay Khalilzad to Qatar to start Peace Talks.

Iran missile program not in violation of JCPOA: prof. Entessar

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of South Alabama, highlights that Iran’s missile program doesn’t violate the terms of JCPOA and that European countries seek other aims by their letters and threats.

Iranian armed forces ‘ready’, ‘trained’ to counter various plots: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s first-in-command says that all the armed forces of the country are ready to counter various types of plots devised against the Islamic Republic.

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Iran’s joint wargame with Russia, China delivers message to world

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Speaking to Mehr on Wed., Iran’s Navy commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said the joint naval drill to be staged by Iran, China and Russia next month delivers this message to the world that any kind of security at sea must include the interests of all concerned countries.

All troublemakers to be identified, brought to justice, says Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said that vigilance of the Iranian nation foiled enemies’ plots while highlighting that all those who have demonstrated hooliganism in recent riots will be brought to justice.

Parliament will use all tools to prevent severe inflation after fuel price change: MP

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the Parliament will support the decision to ration and increase gasoline price but will do its best to prevent further inflation after the implementation of the plan.

‘Palermo’ bill pushed off agenda, says Expediency Council member

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A member of the Expediency Council, the body in charge of deciding on FATF-related bills, said Wed. that the ‘Palermo’ bill is no longer on the agenda of the Council.

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Nobel Prize winner says everybody has a role for combating global poverty

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Prof.Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee, the winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences says everybody has a role for combating global poverty. The government, multi-laterals, NGOs, INGOs, private firms and donor organizations.

Iranian Army ready to counter any threat: Rear Admiral Sayyari

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Army units have achieved a great level of preparedness, adding that the force is ready to give the most decisive response to any threat in the shortest time possible.

Iranian lawmaker to Mehr:

4th JCPOA step necessary amid Europe’s failure to abide by commitments

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The chairman of the Nuclear Committee of the Iranian Parliament told MNA that as it has become clear that the European countries do not abide by their commitments to Iran nuclear deal, the 4th step in reducing commitments to the JCPOA was necessary to be taken.

Public demands right, Hebrew-Arab-Western interventions palpable

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Sheikh Ali al-Asadi, Chairman of Al-Nujaba’s Political Board, criticizing the unfulfilled promises of the government that have led to popular protests, stressed that foreign elements are attempting to abuse the right demands of citizens and take revenge on the Resistance.

Long way before JCPOA collapses, says Rouhani’s chief of staff

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi told Mehr on Mon. that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) is still in place and that “there’s a long way before our complete withdrawal from the JCPOA.”

Iran able to enrich uranium to 20% within four minutes: nuclear chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said Mon. the country could enrich uranium up to 20 percent “within four minutes”.

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Taliban political spox says peace deal complete, awaiting Washington's signature

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Taliban's political spokesman in Qatar says the Afghan group was close to a peace deal with the US, adding the agreement is awaiting Washington’s signature.

Trump may be readier to make concessions to Iran in impeachment situation: Jenkins

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Peter Jenkins, former UK Ambassador to the IAEA and UN, says that the initiation of impeachment proceedings against President Trump has created a situation in which he may be readier to make concessions to Iran.