Iran

Three more terrorists killed, 6 captured in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A senior official with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says the elite force has eliminated three more terrorists and arrested another six during an ongoing counter-terrorism drill in the southeast.

Pezeshkian pens message to Pope

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday inked a message to Pope Francis.

VP Aref:

Iran, Russia very determined to develop ties at maximum level

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level.

Defense Minister:

Iran seeks to expand economic ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.

Member of Parliament:

Iran, Russia aim to increase transit via North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy has said that Iran and Russia aim to increase the transit of goods through the North-South Corridor to two million tons this year.

14 terrorists killed, arrested in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) forces managed to eliminate and nab 14 terrorists in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran beats Saudi Arabia at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran defeated Saudi Arabia 76-24 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.

Iran FM slams fresh European sanction against Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign minister, in a telephone talk with his French counterpart, criticized the European countries for their unjustified and provocative decision to approve new sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Senior Iranian, Chinese diplomats hold meeting in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi met and held talks with his Chinese counterpart Deng Li in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Iran summons UK chargé d'affaires over shipping sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the British chargé d'affaires in protest against the sanctions imposed by London against the country's shipping company.

Iran, China, US, Russia to attend Vietnam defense expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Companies from different countries including Iran, China, Russia and the United States will showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi in December, Vietnam's defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Australia down Iran at IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania C’ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian men's U23 wheelchair basketball team were defeated by Australia 71-48 at the 2024 IWBF Men's U23 Asia Oceania Championship taking place in Thailand.

Rahmani Group: A Legacy of Quality and Innovation

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Since 1878, the Rahmani Group has been at the forefront of the global raisin trade, earning the esteemed title of "King of Raisins."

Iran vows to stand by Syria, Resistance

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran supports the expansion of relations between Syria and Turkey to stabilize the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister said, adding that the country will stand by Syria and the Resistance.

Iran military delegation in Pakistan to attend int’l arm expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – A high-ranking military delegation of Iran's armed forces has arrived in the Pakistani port city of Karachi to visit an international arms exhibition dubbed "IDEAS 2024".

Iran deputy FM:

Close Tehran-Riyadh ties benefit both sides, entire region

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs says cordial relations between the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia benefit not only both countries but also the entire West Asia region.

Araghchi:

Iran to react to Israel aggression in appropriate time,manner

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran reserved the right to react to the recent Israeli aggression in an appropriate time and manner.

Iran’s Hayati takes bronze at 2024 Bahrain Int'l Series

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s badminton player Ali Hayati claimed a bronze medal at the 2024 Bahrain International Series.

Iran rejects Canadian media claim of assassination plot

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Issa Kameli, Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director-General for the Americas has rejected the claim of Canadian media that Iran tried to assassinate a Canadian citizen.

Iran, Azerbaijan top brass underline military, defense coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Senior military officials from Iran and Azerbaijan underline continued military and defense cooperation between the neighboring countries.

Iran warns incoming Trump admin against maximum pressure

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) –  Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned the incoming US administration that any attempt to reimpose “maximum pressure” on Tehran would be doomed to failure.

Iran beats Philippines at IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania C’ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian men's U23 wheelchair basketball team won against the Philippines with a score of 80-28 in the opening match of the 2024 IWBF Men's U23 Asia Oceania Championship taking place in Thailand.

Lawmaker:

Iran should change nuclear policy due to current situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian has underscored the need for a shift in the country’s nuclear policy to ensure deterrence against enemies.

2 Basij forces martyred by terrorists in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Two Basij forces were martyred by terrorist groups in Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran.

Tehran, Kabul confer on extradition of Afghan prisoners

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban's acting foreign minister, has said that the interim government of Afghanistan is committed to cooperating with the Islamic Republic of Iran to extradite Afghan prisoners to their country.

Iran terms UK denial of Gaza genocide ‘outrageous’

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has criticized the UK for denying the genocide in Gaza, stating that this "outrageous" stance aligns with London's support for the apartheid Israeli regime.

Iran reacts to Israeli killing of Hezbollah media chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reacted to the assassination of Mohammad Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relation, in an Israeli targeted airstrike on a building in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

Araghchi slams EU behavior toward Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – There is no legal, logical, or moral basis for the European Union's approach toward Iran, the country's foreign minister said.