Tag: Politics
N. Korea tests strategic cruise missile with cluster warhead
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – North Korea has tested a cluster warhead for a strategic cruise missile which, according to its developers, is capable of striking targets across an area of up to 6 hectares.
Neighbors are Iran’s priority, Araghchi says
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said neighbors are Iran’s priority after a visit to Ashgabat, where he held constructive talks with Turkmen officials and stressed shared history and cultural ties.
IRGC downs 55th US MQ-9 over Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A US MQ-9 drone was intercepted and destroyed over the eastern Strait of Hormuz by IRGC air defenses, the 55th such drone downed, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said.
Oil prices rise after report of US aggression
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Tuesday following a report that the US has launched drones toward Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Iran captures two US MQM-170 drones over Qeshm Island
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones were grounded over southern Qeshm Island by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Aerospace Force’s advanced electronic warfare systems.
IRGC says downed two US drones near Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – IRGC Aeospace Force says to have downed two American MQM-170 drones using electronic warfare near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi returns home after talks with Turkmen officials
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Tehran on Monday after a one-day visit to Ashgabat, where he held diplomatic talks with senior Turkmen officials on bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation.
Iran armed forces are fully prepared to counter threats
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The chief of Iranian armed forces has said that the forces are fully prepared for taking on the enemy in case of military attacks.
Iran rejects uranium transfer abroad, says Hormuz reopening depends on US ending blockade
TEHRAN — Iran has rejected the transfer of its enriched uranium abroad and said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States ending its naval blockade and meeting Tehran’s demands, as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei outlined the country’s positions on nuclear issues, regional security and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Israeli elections: The genocide wins
MADRID – Preliminary results of Israel’s general election show Benjamin Netanyahu, the veteran prime minister, ahead of his rival Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of staff of the armed forces, but still short of a majority of parliamentary seats.