Iranians mark beginning of mourning month of Muharram 

Iran marks the start of the month of Muharram during which Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of anniversary of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali.

Beijing’s envoy: China backs Iran’s bid to join BRICS

China’s ambassador to Iran says his country supports the Islamic Republic’s bid to join the BRICS group of emerging economies.

Iran says US court decision over damages to Alinejad “banditry”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a US federal court ruling that Iran should pay millions of dollars to a US-based opposition figure, is a kind of “banditry” on the part of America, totally rejecting it.

Iran says US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine prolonging war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine shows Washington’s determination to prolong and complicate the war there.

MP says Iran won’t back down on rights in disputed Arash gas field in Persian Gulf

An Iranian lawmaker says the country will not back down on pursuing its right in the Arash natural gas field, which is shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, amid a dispute between Tehran and its two Persian Gulf neighbors over the case.

“Bahamian-flagged oil tanker collides with Iranian vessel, flees scene in Persian Gulf “

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization says a Bahamian-flagged oil tanker collided with an Iranian vessel off the country’s southern coast and fled into Oman’s territorial waters as Iranian officials sought to seize the tanker for the wrongdoing.

Iran to become production hub of radiopharmaceuticals soon: Official

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is bound to become a production and export hub for pharmaceuticals soon.

Iranian intelligence ministry thanks Albania for action against MKO

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has in a statement thanked the Albanian government for taking action against the anti-Tehran Mojahedin Khalgh Organization terrorists.

Iran, Russia set to strengthen law enforcement cooperation: Police chief

The commander of the Iranian Police Force says Iran and Russia are set to bolster cooperation in safeguarding sensitive state sites and fighting terrorism and drug trafficking.

Rights chief: Iran will soon launch court process over Gen. Soleimani assassination by US

Iran’s top human rights official says a court process will soon be launched into the case of the assassination of the anti-terror icon Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani by the US military in early 2020.

Head of Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Iran full SCO membership to be announced soon

The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) says Iran’s full membership in the strategic body will be officially announced in the next meeting of the SCO.

Iran Leader says Hajj rituals can thwart plots of arrogant powers, Zionists against humanity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the annual Hajj rituals can foil all the plots of the arrogant powers and the Zionists against humanity.

Raisi: Success in nuclear industry under bans must be model for other sectors in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praises the country’s great progress in the nuclear field despite the harsh economic sanctions in place, saying the success achieved in such tough conditions should inspire other sectors as well.

Saudi foreign minister ‘due in Iran on Saturday for high-level talks, mission reopenning’

Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud is reportedly set to visit Tehran later this week, a few months after the two neighbors reached a reconciliation deal.

Oil minister: Iran sold over 2.8 million refinery spare parts to Venezuela

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says Tehran has exported over 2.8 million units of spare parts meant for reviving refineries in Venezuela, as the two states move to bolster trade ties in the face of US sanctions.

President Raisi holds phone call with Franec’s Macron over JCPOA, bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation over a range of issues for 90 minutes, according to Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran’s President Mohammad Jamshidi.

Kanaani: Azerbaijan warning against Iran visit, same policy as Israel

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says a recent warning by the Azerbaijan Republic against the Azeri nationals’ travel to Iran is the same policy adopted by the Israeli leaders against Tehran.

Official: US sanctions putting lives of 10k thalassemia patients at risk in Iran

The head of the Iranian Thalassemia Society says the lives of some 10,000 patients suffering from the blood disorder are in danger due to the shortages of medicine caused by the US sanctions.

Iran FM in South Africa to join Friends of BRICS meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has arrived in South Africa to take part in a meeting of the “Friends of BRICS,” an alliance of emerging economic powers.

Oman’s sultan arrives in Iran for two days of high-level talks

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for two days of talks with the country’s top officials on issues of mutual and regional significance.

Iran rules out recognizing current Taliban rulers of Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran is discontent with the fact that an inclusive government has not been formed yet in Afghanistan, adding Iran will not recognize the current Taliban rulers of Afghanistan.

Iran’s president in Indonesia for high-level talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Indonesia on an official visit aimed at promoting relations, particularly in the economic field, between the two Muslim countries.

Supreme National Security Council Media: Secretary Shamkhani’s resignation certain

Iran’s Nour News website, which is affiliated with the Supreme National Security Council, says a piece of poetry posted by the council’s secretary Ali Shamkhani on his twitter accounts shows he is sure to step down from the position.

Taliban given 1-month ultimatum to allow Iran access to Helmand water share

The Iranian president’s special envoy for Afghanistan says the interim Taliban rulers have one month to provide Iran access to its share of water from the Helmand River, and that they will be responsible for the consequences if they fail to do so.

Iran says will use pressure against Taliban over Helmand if necessary

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran will use “pressure as a tool,” if necessary, to make the interim Taliban rulers in Afghanistan to allow the Islamic Republic access to its share of water from the Helmand River.

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