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Iran seizes huge amounts of fuel from smugglers

The Iranian intelligence operatives have dismantled several cells involved in fuel smuggling in Iran’s southeast.

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.

Mohammad Marandi removed as vice president of Tehran Univ. 

Tehran University has removed Mohammad Marandi, an adviser to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, as vice president for international affairs. 

Iran is the victor in unequal fight with US: IRGC commander

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says Iran is the victor in an unequal fight with the United States.

Police kill man who murdered cop in Iran’s southeast

Iranian police forces have killed a suspect who had earlier killed a police officer in Baft, in Iran’s southeastern Kerman Province, local officials say.

Albania says MKO not allowed to act against Iran from Albanian soil 

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says the MKO terrorist organization cannot use Albania’s territory as a launchpad for acting against Iran.

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.

Iranians rally against desecration of Quran in Sweden

Iranians have held a protest rally outside the Swedish embassy in the capital Tehran to condemn the burning of the Quran in the European country.

Families of Iranians in MKO captivity rally to thank Albania for raiding terror base

Families of the Iranian individuals living in captivity at the camp belonging to the anti-Iran Mojahedeen Khalq Organization (MKO) terror group in Albania hold a demonstration in Tehran to thank Tirana for making its way into the secretive terror base.

Swedish envoy summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over desecration of Islamic sanctities

The chargé d’affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in protest at the recent desecration of the Holy Quran in the European country.

Iran FM says welcomes restoration of ties with Egypt, Morocco

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran welcomes resumption and development of ties with Egypt and Morocco.

Iran’s police chief inks agreement with Russia’s National Guard on expansion of security cooperation

Iran's police chief Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia's National Guard on expansion of military and security collaboration between Tehran and Moscow. Radan inked the deal with Russia’s National Guard chief Viktor Zolotov on the second day of his visit to Moscow on Wednesday.

Sources say Europe to retain ballistic missile sanctions on Iran

European diplomats have told Tehran they plan to retain European Union ballistic missile sanctions set to expire in October under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, four sources have stated. Iranian officials have stressed that the country’s defensive might including its missile program is a redline and non-negotiable.

Iran blasts desecration of Holy Qur’an in Sweden

The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned repeated desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden as an act running counter to origional human rights values.

Iranian, Russia military chiefs hold telephone conversation 

The Russian Defense Ministry says the country’s military chief on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff General Bagheri following the recent "mutiny" in Russia.

Russian warship docks at Iran’s Bandar Anzali, Caspian Sea

A Russian missile carrier called Makhach Kala (Mahach Qaleh) has docked at Iran’s northern port city of Bandar Anzali off the Caspian Sea after entering the fourth region of the Iranian Navy in Gilan Province.

Iranian president holds telephone conversation with Qatari emir

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for efforts by Iran and Qatar to further expand their relations.

Iran’s police chief visits Russia

The commander of the Iranian law enforcement has arrived in Moscow at the head of a delegation.

Iranian border guard killed in clashes with terrorists

An Iranian border guard was killed in clashes with terror groups in a border area in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province near Pakistan.

Official: Iranian president talks with Russian counterpart, Armenian PM, supports Moscow

The political deputy of the Iranian presidency says President Ebrahim Raisi has held separate telephone conversations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian, voicing Tehran's support for the Kremlin in the recent mutiny.

Foreign Ministry: Iran serious about continuation of nuclear talks, obtaining results

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the Islamic Republic is serious about the negotiations for the removal of sanctions, revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and achieving results in the talks.

Iran FM says Tehran-Baku able to solve existing problems

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and Baku are able to resolve the remaining problems in bilateral ties and return the relations back on the right track.

Tehran: Azeri nationals do not need visa to visit Iran  

The Iranian Embassy in the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a statement on the rules for Azeri nationals who want to travel to Iran.

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