Indian Subcontinent

Iran's battle against migratory desert locusts successful

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Director of the Plant Protection Organization of Iran, has said that the country has successfully repelled two swarms of desert locusts so far through taking necessary measures.

Indian air force MiG-21 crashes in Punjab, pilot killed

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – A Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed during a routine training mission in the northern state of Punjab, killing its pilot.

IRIAF speeding up achieving equipped drones: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that IRIAF is speeding up achieving drones equipped with nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.

Reductions in JCPOA commitments result of Trump administration’s illogical approach

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – An advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker said Tue. that that Iran’s decision to reduce its commitments to nuclear deal came as a result of US administration’s illogical approach.

Iran-Pakistan ties should be strengthened against enemies' will: Ayat. Khamenei

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed that the Iran-Pakistan ties should be strengthened against the will of their enemies.

Iran strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned today’s deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

Death toll rises to 207 in blasts at Sri Lanka hotels, churches

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – At least 207 people, including 35 foreigners, are reported to have been killed and hundreds more injured in a string of blasts that ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Industry Min. Rahmani:

Iran, Bangladesh can increase bilateral trade to $1 billion

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) –The Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani said Wed. that Iran and Bangladesh can increase their bilateral trade to $1 billion if they use their capacities.

Zarif calls for region-based security architecture at Raisina Dialogue conf.

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the West does not control the world anymore, calling for reaching a collective security architecture in the region based on the will of the regional countries through dialogue between them.

Iran is a reliable oil supplier to India: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that Iran has always been and will be the reliable supplier of oil for India.

FM Zarif to embark on 3-day trip to India tomorrow

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – As it had been announced earlier this week, the Iranian foreign minister will leave Tehran for India tomorrow at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

India exempts Iran oil imports from heavy taxes: Reuters

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – India’s finance ministry has exempted rupee payments made to the National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) for crude oil imports from a steep withholding tax, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters.

India to pay for oil imports through 5 Iranian banks

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – India is planning to deposit payments for crude oil imported from Iran into escrow accounts of five of their banks held with state-run UCO Bank Ltd, according to Bloomberg.

Iran FM meets with head of Afghan High Peace Council

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) Mohammad Karim Khalili have held talks in Tehran over the ongoing peace process in Afghanistan.

Iran offers condolences to Afghanistan over chopper crash

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has offered condolences to Afghanistan on the losses of lives in a helicopter crash.

FM Zarif blasts US newly announced bans on 2 IRGC commanders

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – In a tweet on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reacted to sanctioning two IRGC commanders by the United States under the pretext of supporting Taliban.

IRGC ground force commander:

Pakistani officials promise to coop. effectively with Iran on abducted guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – IRGC Ground Force Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour said in Pakistan that the Pakistani security and military officials have promised to have effective cooperation with Iran on abducted border guards case.

Iran offers congratulations to Afghanistan on successful parl. elections

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has offered congratulations to the Afghan government and nation for successful of holding parliamentary elections in the country.

Afghan soldier opens fires on NATO troops, kills 1, injures 2

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – An Afghan soldier started shooting at NATO troops Mon. killing one of them, and wounding two other service members.

Interior min.:

Iran expects Pakistan to step up crackdown on terrorists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that Iran expects Pakistan to have more cooperation with Iranian military and police forces in pursuing and cracking down on terrorist groups.

Iran-Pakistan ties are unwavering: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said that Iran-Pakistan cooperation on bilateral, regional, international levels is solid enough that it cannot be undermined by enemies.

Iran FM spox:

Iran, Pakistan FMs hold phone talk over abducted border guards

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, calling on the neighboring country to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted Iranian border guards.

IRGC Ground Force Cmdr.:

Iran ready for hostage rescue mission with Pakistan army

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Tue. that Iran is ready for any joint military operations with Pakistani Army to free 14 security forces abducted this morning on the border with Pakistan.

US economic terrorism targeting people’s livelihood: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Wed. the United States' economic terrorism is targeting the livelihood of the ordinary people and governments.

Increasing gas row with Turkmenistan upsetting for Iran: senior MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) –Iranian Parliamentary official says that deteriorating bilateral relations with Turkmenistan is upsetting for Iran, adding persisting gas row has caused more problems.