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Iran's Shamkhani cautions Azerbaijan not to fall in devils' trap

Tehran, IRNA - Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani reacted to the recent allegations made by Azeri President Ilham Aliev against Iran, and advised the neighboring country to be careful not to fall in the trap laid by the devils, especially the Zionist regime.

Iran FM stresses implementation of comprehensive 25-year plan with China

Tehran- IRNA- Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi emphasized the need to implement a comprehensive 25-year cooperation program.

Iran, Russia to engage in defense talks in top general's upcoming visit

Moscow- IRNA- Chief of Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqerii will travel to Moscow at the head of a high-ranking military delegation to exchanges views on defense-related affairs.

Iran wins Asian Club Volleyball Championship

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foolad Sirjan team defeated Al-Arabi SC 3-1 and ranked first in Asian Club Volleyball Championship which was held in Thailand.

FM Spox: Baku has intention in its baseless media remarks

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected the claims made by Azeri President Ilham Aliyev at the CIS summit, saying Baku seems to have the intention to make baseless media statements, which of course, will be responded appropriately.

Iran-Pakistan agree to cooperate on shipbuilding, submarine maintenance

Karachi, IRNA - During Pakistan's visit of the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, both countries have agreed to cooperate in the field of shipbuilding and maintenance of submarines.

Iran denounces terror attack on Kandahar mosque

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on Kandahar mosque and warned against the divisive conspiracies of the enemies of the Islamic Ummah and stressed unity and integration between Shia and Sunni Muslims and denying violence and extremism under the topic of Islam.

TPO chief: Developing interactions with SCO members will facilitate Iran’s int'l trade

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman Pak said developing exports and imports with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will pave the way for boosting Iran's trade with the world.

Iran embassy slams suicide attack in Kandahar

Kabul, IRNA – Iran’s Embassy in Kabul in a statement condemned the suicide attack on Shia mosque in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan.

COVID-19 kills 197 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA - The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 123,695 with 197 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

Commander says IRGC Navy has full control of Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

Bandarabbas, IRNA – Iran’s IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said that IRGC’s Navy has full control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through its modern electronic warfare.

Iran’s second humanitarian aid plane lands in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Kabul, IRNA – Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul said that the second plane carrying Iran’s humanitarian aid landed in Kunduz, Afghanistan on Friday.

German Ambassador appreciates Iran’s hosting of refugees, displaced

Tehran, IRNA – Germany’s Ambassador to Tehran Hans-Udo Mutzel in a meeting with Director-General of Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs Mehdi Mahmoudi, praised Iran’s hosting of refuges and the displaced.

Yazd Province, Switzerland discuss capacities to expand cooperation

Yazd, IRNA – Yazd Province Governor General Mehran Fatemi discussed capacities for expanding cooperation with Switzerland's Parliament Speaker Andreas Aebi on Thursday.

Iran, Croatia expand cooperation on Halal industry

Belgrade, IRNA – Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Zagreb Parviz Esmaeli and President of Meshihat of Islamic Community in Croatia Aziz Hasanović highlighted expanding cooperation on Halal industry.

Iran condemns shooting at Lebanese protesters

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday condemned shooting at Lebanese protesters, calling on Lebanese government to identify those behind the crime.

Iran urges IAEA to break silence on Israel's nuclear program

London, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran envoy in Vienna said that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s silence about the Israeli regime’s nuclear program would send a negative message.

Agreement in Vienna would signal more engagement: former British diplomat

London, IRNA – Former British Deputy Foreign Minister said that an Agreement between Iran and other JCPOA participants in Vienna would signal mutual engagement on other issues.

Iranian military delegation visits tomb of founder of Pakistan in Karachi

Karachi, IRNA -- High-ranking Iranian military delegation led by Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces on Friday visited the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in port city of Karachi.

Invaders must shoulder consequences of their destructive role in Afghanistan

London, IRNA – Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the European Union Gholamhossein Dehqani said that the NATO military alliance must shoulder the responsibility for the negative consequences of their invasion of Afghanistan.

Envoy: UN chief's report on unilateral economic measures very weak

Tehran, IRNA- First Counselor of the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Ali Hajilari said that unfortunately the report of the UN Secretary-General on “Unilateral economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries is very weak.

In phone talk with Lavrov

Amirabdollahian sees talks with EU's Mora as positive

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian voiced his satisfaction in the outcome of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the European Union.

High-ranking Iranian military delegation arrives in Karachi

Karachi, IRNA -- A high-ranking military delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran headed by Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, arrived in Karachi on Thursday night after completing his engagements in Islamabad.

Iran envoy: Zionist regime blocking arms-free middle east

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Representative at the First Committee of the UN General Assembly Heidar Ali Balouji blasted the Zionist regime for preventing the formation of a Middle East region free from nuclear weapons.

Iran warns against Zionist regime's possible adventurism

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a letter to the President of the United Nations Security Council warned against any possible military adventurism and miscalculations by the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its nuclear facilities.

Iran’s Deputy FM, EU's Mora agree to continue consultations in Brussels

Tehran, IRNA -- European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani at the end of their meeting in Tehran, agreed to continue consultations in Brussels.

Iranian President terms Hafez as glowing star of the sonnet and Persian poetry

Shiraz, IRNA -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday in his visit to the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz said that Hafez is the brightest glowing star of the sonnet and Persian poetry.

President: Persepolis shows the great art of Iranians

Tehran, IRNA -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday in his visit of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) in southern Fars Province said that historical monuments such as Persepolis show the great art of Iranians.

General Bagheri Pakistan visit receives wide media coverage

Islamabad, IRNA -- Pakistani print and electronic media have given exclusive converge to the important visit of  Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to the country.