Iranian interior minister in talks with Iraqi officials ahead of Arbaeen

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has held meetings with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to explore ways of facilitating the Arbaeen ceremonies in which millions of people participate including many from Iran.

Russia’s top negotiator: New IAEA resolution against Iran would be unconstructive 

Russia’s representative to international organizations in Vienna has responded to a tweet from the Wall Street Journal report that said the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors will not issue a resolution against Iran in its next session.

Iran: Latest IAEA report ‘political, includes nothing but play with words’

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed a ‘politically-motivated’ report newly released by the UN nuclear watchdog about the Iranian nuclear program, which he says included nothing new but a mere “game played with words” for “certain purposes.”

Iran Army stages overnight helibrone maneuvers

The Iranian Army stages a military drill featuring overnight heliborne operations joined by teams of rapid reaction forces and helicopters in the central part of the country.

Iran’s interior minister in Iraq for talks ahead of Arba’een pilgrimage

Iran’s interior minister is on an official visit to Iraq, which is hosting the massive Arba’een walk and pilgrimage joined by millions of Shia Muslims from Iran and elsewhere in the world.

Iran says Albania’s decision to cut ties lacks foresight, unmeasured

The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs says Albania’s recent move to cut political ties with Iran based on ‘unfounded accusations’ is unmeasured and short of foresight in international relations.

Iran rejects US, UK accusations regarding cyberattacks in Albania

The spokesperson of Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected as baseless the accusations of the US National Security Council and the UK foreign ministry against the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding an alleged cyberattack on Albania.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts: Nuclear talks outcome should serve nation’s interests

Iran’s Assembly of Experts issued a final communiqué at the end of its 10th official meeting on Wednesday in which it asked the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure the country’s financial interests in process of negotiations to lift US-led sanctions on Iran.

Iran VP rejects claims of her son’s immigration to end controversy

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali dismisses claims about her son’s immigration to Canada, clarifying that he is on a job-related mission abroad meant to enhance the country’s knowledge-based sector and will return home soon.

President Raisi: Iran determined to increase cooperation with Indonesia 

Iranian President Ebrahima Raisi has held a meeting with the visiting chief justice of Indonesia’s Supreme Court, saying Tehran has a serious will for development of ties with Jakarta in all spheres.

Iran Air Force says all key equipment on army fighter jets are upgraded

The commander of the Iranian Air Force says the military has upgraded the equipment installed on its fighter jets.

Iran intelligence confirms arrest of minister advisor, says investigation underway

The Iranian intelligence minister says the ministry has taken the necessary measures regarding Qassem Makarem Shirazi, an advisor to the minister of roads and urban development who is charged with financial corruption, adding that the judiciary is investigating the case.

Iran’s ex-envoy: Time of essence in nuclear negotiations

A former Iranian diplomat says as the talks to restore a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers drag on, striking a deal between negotiating parties becomes harder to achieve.

Carlos Queiroz appointed as head coach of Iran national football team

Former Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz was officially appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s national football team (Team Melli) to lead it for 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Iran health ministry warns of new Covid-19 wave

The Iranian ministry of health has reported a 50-percent nationwide decrease in observing health protocols to ward off the coronavirus infection amid threats of a new wave of the disease during the upcoming cold weather.

Poll: 87% of investors have no ‘clear picture’ of Iranian economy’s future

An opinion poll finds that a majority of investors in Iran do not have a “clear” picture of the country’s future, given the economic woes facing the Islamic Republic, saying they are now “walking the razor’s edge.”

Official: Iran’s 5-month trade with neighbors exceeds $20bn

Over 33 tons of goods worth 20.6 billion dollars have been exchanged between Iran and its neighboring counties during the past five months, showing a significant rise compared to same period last year, the spokesperson of Iran’s customs administration says.

Iranian top commander warns US, Israel amid war games

The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned the United States and Israel against any provocative move, adding that hosting their forces in military drills in the region will lead to instability.

Russia replaces controversial ambassador to Iran

Russia has appointed a new ambassador to Tehran to replace Levan Dzhagaryan, who has turned into a highly controversial figure in Iran and become a frequent subject of criticism among the public and the press for his comments and photo-ops.

Expert: Future activity of US firms in Iran can enable effective sanctions removal

An economic expert says a future presence of American companies in the Iranian market in the case of a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal — even at a limited scale — could help make the US administration effectively remove the sanctions against Tehran.

Zahedivafa proposed to Iran’s Parliament as labor minister

The spokesman for the Presiding Board of the Iranian Parliament says the administration has proposed Mohammad-Hadi Zahedivafa as minister of cooperatives, labor and social welfare.

Raisi says his administration pursuing policy of improving ties with Latin America

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration pursues a foreign policy of improving relations with countries in Latin America.

Sweden ‘intensifies restrictions’ on Iranian national held in prison

Sweden has reportedly intensified restrictions on an Iranian national who has been held in jail and sentenced to life in prison for alleged rights violations in the 1980s.

Iran’s communications minister unveils details of ‘Child Internet’ plan

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Issa Zarepour has unveiled details of a plan that will enable parents to control the access of their children to the Internet, known as “Child Internet.”

Iran outpaced big world powers in aerial defense: IRGC chief

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has today outpaced big world powers in air defense technology to the extent that some of them are now seeking to purchase Iranian-made hardware and forge military cooperation with the country.

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