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Iran: Illicit trade in small arms fuels terrorism

Illicit trade in small arms and light weapons not only exacerbates violence, but also fuels crime and terrorism across the globe, Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations (UN) warns.

Iran airline hit by cyber attack

Iran’s Mahan Airways says no flight system has been affected after the airline was targeted by a cyber attack.

  Iran seizes foreign vessel smuggling fuel

Iranian naval forces have intercepted a foreign vessel carrying contraband fuel in waters off the country’s southern coast.

Iran says to give crushing response to any aggression

Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for Coordination warned Iran would respond intensely to any act of aggression. Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi also stressed the enemy cannot even imagine the scope of the country’s deterrent power.

Officials claim Iran-backed hackers targeting critical US sectors

Federal agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have claimed hackers linked to the Iranian government are behind an ongoing campaign targeting critical infrastructure, including hospitals in the US. Iran stresses the country is itself a victim of cyberattacks by the US and Israel.

Ccommittee on Gen. Soleimani assassination to meet soon

The first session of the joint investigation committee to identify the culprits involved in the assassination of Iran's top Commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani will be held in late November in Iraq, an Iranian official has informed.

Iran: IAEA chief to visit Tehran soon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country has invited Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi to visit Tehran and is awaiting a response.

Iran navy chief in France for IONS

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani arrived in Paris late on Sunday, at the invitation of his French counterpart, to attend the summit of the naval commanders of the Indian Ocean Region Littoral Nations.

Top commander: IRGC expanding its capabilities

The commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the force will continue expanding its capabilities, reiterating “that nobody will be allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of Iran.”

“Iran deals heavy blows to drug trafficking cells”

Iran’s intelligence Ministry says its operatives have identified and dealt heavy blows to drug trafficking cells and their hideouts in the first six months of the current Persian year.

Iran, Pakistan discuss sea, land border security

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to boost mutual cooperation aimed at securing common borders.

Iran and Russia call for joint fight against terrorism

The security chiefs of Iran and Russia have underscored the two countries joint fight against terrorism. They called it constructive and a necessary step to establish and maintain peace and stability in the region.

IRGC warns Israel military action will spell its end

The commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has warned Israel over its threats of military action against Iran, saying this cold spell the end for the regime.

Iran urges all countries to get involved in war on drugs

Iran’s interior minister says the country should not bear the burden of combating drug-trafficking alone, urging other countries to contribute to war on drugs as well.

Shamkhani underlines need to expand ties with India

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has, in a meeting with his Indian counterpart, underlined the need for cooperation between Tehran and New Delhi.

Shamkhani: Iran to use its capacities for regional development

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said in a meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart that Iran has many scientific, technical and transit potentials and can cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in these fields.

Iranian admiral: US forces on war footing, failed to stop IRGC forces

The Navy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, rear admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has categorically rejected the US claim that its forces stood idly by when Iran’s naval troops confiscated a vessel stealing Iranian oil for the US in the Sea of Oman.

Tajikistan: Terror threat from Afghanistan growing

The threat of terrorism rising from Afghanistan is on the increase, and the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border remains tense, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan warns.

Iran frees oil tanker Sothys after unloading crude oil

The news site of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran has released oil tanker Sothys on a court order after unloading its crude oil at the southern port of Bandar Abbas.

Iran Army: Massive drills achieved goals

Iran's Army says it has fulfilled the goals of massive military drills codenamed Zolfaghar 1400 that were held earlier this week.  

Iranian general: US suffered numerous defeats in recent months

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says the US has suffered numerous defeats and setbacks in recent months.

Iran: Pakistani measures helped curb drug trafficking via borders

The chief of the general staff of the Iranian armed forces has appreciated Pakistan’s steps in helping secure joint borders along Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Iranian air defense units intercept us drones during war game

The air defense units of the Iranian Army taking part in joint drills with other divisions of the army have intercepted American drones entering Iran’s air defense identification zone (IDIZ).

Iran large-scale drills: Anti-ship cruise missiles destroy targets

Iran's armed forces have launched domestically manufactured anti-ship cruise missiles during the main phase of massive drills codenamed Zolfaghar 1400.

TV: Iran’s Quds Force commander visits Iraq

A TV channel reports, commander of Iran’s Quds Force General Esmaeil Ghaani has met and held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and President Barham Salih.

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