Iranian diplomat meets with EU’s Schmid to discuss Yemen, Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, met with Secretary General of European External Action Service Helga Schmid in Brussels on Monday.

EU's Mogherini says promised SPV to Iran to be in place in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini has said that the Europeans countries are finalizing work on the promised special financial mechanism to continue trade with Iran under US sanctions.

Judiciary chief:

Western media shows double standards over coverage of French protests

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani has criticized the coverage of ‘yellow vests’ protests in France, condemning the double standards used by the Western media in their coverage of protests in different parts of the world.

Navy cmdr. says young Iranians not to be deceived by enemies' charm offensive

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Mon. that the Iranians born after the Revolution are ready to defend the country against threats like the first generation revolutionaries.

Iran economy not to be affected by US Sanctions: Amb. to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost has said that the Iranian economy is not going to be affected by the US economic sanctions.

Iran ambassador meets with German counterpart in Muscat

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Oman met and talked with his German counterpart in Muscat to discuss issues of mutual interest and regional developments.

Iran FM spokesman hails Kuwaiti Emir’s stance at PGCC summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi praised the approach of Emir of Kuwait towards Iran, urging the PGCC Secretariat General to take his stance instead of issuing meaningless anti-Iran statements.

Iran able to expand ballistic missiles range

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Mon. Iran has the ability to build ballistic missiles with a broader range.

Police seize 5.4 tons of drugs in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Police Chief of Sistan and Balouchestan province in southeastern Iran said Monday that police forces of the province have successfully seized 5,461 kilograms of different drugs during last 10 days.

EU foreign ministers to discuss Iran SPV in Brussels

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says that today’s meeting by EU foreign ministers in Brussels will include issues related to US’ unilateral sanctions on Iran and the financial mechanism promised to help Tehran bypass the sanctions.

Muslims’ unity key to resist hegemonic policies: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said Monday that unity among Muslims is the key to resist the global arrogance’s unilateral policies.

Rouhani underlines importance of Iran-Iraq railway

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Monday that connecting the railways of Iran and Iraq is extremely important and it should be carried out.

PM Nikol Pashinyan wins Armenia’s election

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Armenia's acting prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, bolstered his authority as his political bloc won early parliamentary elections in the former Soviet country on Sunday, the Central Election Commission's (CEC) results showed.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Neither ‘council’ nor ‘cooperation’ remains from the ‘PGCC’

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council enjoys neither ‘cooperation’ not ‘council.

We need stronger region rather than strongmen: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized belligerent politicians in the Middle East, saying the strongmen have only caused war and misery in the region.

Iran supports UN’s mission to resolve Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Recent OPEC meeting dealt another blow to Americans: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed OPEC member states' resistance against US pressures in the recent meeting in Vienna as another failure for the United States.

Iraq’s relations with Iran not to be affected by foreign pressures: PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iraq’s relations with Iran benefit both nations and will not be affected by foreign pressures, according to Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi.

Saudi King reiterates baseless accusations against Iran at PGCC summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – King Salman of Saudi Arabia delivered a hostile inaugurating speech against Iran at the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council PGCC summit underway in Riyadh.