Iran
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IRGC:
Two oil tankers on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Two violating tankers were set on fire and stopped in an illegal route south of the Strait of Hormuz, and a U.S. MQ-9 drone was downed overnight, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said.
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Qatar says Iran-US talks ongoing, warns of wider regional war
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Qatar says negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing, with both sides engaging in diplomatic efforts despite growing tensions and fears of renewed fighting.
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US AI centers will be targeted in next war: MP
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi said US artificial intelligence and new technology centers in the region are under surveillance and will definitely be targeted in any possible next war.
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Iran, Tajikistan trade rises 50% despite war
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said trade between Iran and Tajikistan has grown 50% in recent months despite the imposed war on Iran.
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IRGC downs 54th US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz early today, the 54th such drone downed.
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Iran, Russia presidents to hold meeting in Moscow
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Russia said consultations between Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin will continue at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Moscow, calling active diplomacy a sign of strategic change.
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Iran, Brazil FMs discuss regional de-escalation
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministers discussed regional and international developments by phone and stressed continued diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and establish lasting regional stability and security.
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Persian Gulf authority acts against 40 violating vessels
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said it has dealt with more than 40 violating vessels and added 122 vessels to its non-compliance list.
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Iran warns UN over Trump, Israel military threats
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy warned the Security Council that US and Israeli threats, including possible MOAB use and strikes on all Iranian energy infrastructure, risk grave violations of international law.
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The war of attrition with Iran: What happened to US patriots?
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – According to estimates put forward, America's seven-month war with Iran has placed considerable pressure on Washington's weapons stockpiles; pressure whose consequences may continue for years after the end of the conflict.
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By: Mohsen Pak Aein
Humiliation of Israeli regime in Baku
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – At a time when the Zionist regime is enduring its most severe period of international isolation due to its atrocities in Gaza, Isaac Herzog traveled to Azerbaijan to attend the 7th CICA summit, hoping to alleviate isolation.
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IRGC Spox. warns attacks on energy will burn occupied lands
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said any aggression against Iran's energy infrastructure will be repaired immediately by Iranian scientists, but will turn occupied territories into scorched earth.
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FM Araghchi:
Iran has 'unfinished job' with Israeli regime
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran has unfinished business with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned in response to Benjamin Netanyahu's latest rhetoric, telling him to be careful if he tries again.
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Yet another oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Hormuz
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and a fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said.
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Iran parliament approves Akhlaghi as new defense minister
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi won a parliamentary vote of confidence on Sunday to become Iran's new defense minister.
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Iranian nation: The factor behind failure of US calculations
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – A war that was supposed to weaken Iran and place Iranian society against the country's political system has become a factor in strengthening national solidarity and changing Washington's calculations.
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Iran's Araghchi, OIC chief discuss Islamic world issues
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed in Baghdad, discussing issues facing the Islamic world and the organization's agenda.
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Hormuz insecurity result of US, Israeli aggression: Araghchi
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister said insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of US and Israeli aggression that began on February 28.
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Araghchi holds talks with Iraqi PM in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi during a visit to Baghdad.
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Iran FM affirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister voiced support for Lebanon's right to defend its sovereignty and national security against Israeli aggression during a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart in Baghdad.
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Iran Army Navy:
Violating oil tanker catches fire in Sea of Oman
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker that had switched off its tracking systems caught fire in a prohibited zone in the Sea of Oman, east of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Army Navy said.
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Pezeshkian:
Bombs, missiles cannot force Iranian nation to surrender
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that bombs and missiles cannot force the country to surrender.
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Army official:
Strait of Hormuz closed, transit must be coordinated
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran's deputy army coordinator said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit requires coordination, citing rising US gasoline prices as proof.
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Army Spox.:
US aims to destroy Iranian-Islamic civilization
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The United States aims to destroy Iranian-Islamic civilization, not just overthrow the Islamic Republic, an Iranian Army spokesman said, citing recent remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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IRGC Navy:
Container carrier sinks in Strait of Hormuz after explosion
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A container carrier vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers sank in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz this morning after hitting a naval mine and catching fire, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said.
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Iran central bank chief rejects economic collapse claims
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran's central bank governor dismissed claims that the country's economy is collapsing, saying it has shown notable resilience despite war, US sanctions and economic pressure.
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The Iran war has driven Trump crazy
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The Iran war has now become a factor in eroding the US president's political credibility and restricting his room for maneuver.
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US lawmakers press Pentagon over civilian deaths in Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A group of 77 US Congress members is “demanding answers” from the Pentagon on the protection of civilians after two deadly US strikes in Iran this year.
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Iranian diplomat:
Trump’s remarks about Tehran destroying LA election rhetoric
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has slammed US President Donald Trump’s allegations that Iran can destroy Los Angeles and San Diego as a figment and campaign rhetoric.
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Iran, Oman FMs discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran and Oman's foreign ministers held a phone call early Wednesday to discuss Yemen and other regional developments.