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Iran air defense capabilities up by several times: Bagheri

Iran air defense capabilities up by several times: Bagheri

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, says the capabilities and preparedness of the country's air defense has increased by several times compared to last year.

US Congress may tighten sanctions against Moscow

US Congress may tighten sanctions against Moscow

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The US Congress may soon tighten anti-Russian sanctions if no progress is made in the negotiations on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the US administration has warned.

Trump again uses intmidating language against Iran

Trump again uses intmidating language against Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has re-escalated his hostile rhetoric against Iran, warning of unspecified consequences if Tehran fails to act swiftly on what he called an American “proposal.”

Talks with Europeans to continue if need be: Gharibabadi

Talks with Europeans to continue if need be: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat who attended talks with representatives of the major European states in Turkey said Friday that such talks to resolve outstanding issues amid talks with Washington on the nuclear issue will continue.