Official: Blackout in Armenia Not Caused by Disruption of Power Supply from Iran

TEHRAN (FNA)- Managing-Director of Iran’s Electricity Network Management Company Mirfattah Fattah Qarahbaq underlined that the massive blackout in Armenia was not the result of a disconnection from Iran’s power grid.

Brazil Admits Spying on Russian, Iranian Diplomats

TEHRAN (FNA)- Brazil's government confirmed it spied on a number of targets, including representatives from Russia and Iran.

China Seeks Australian Explanation on Tapping

TEHRAN (FNA)- China said it has demanded clarification and explanation from Australia over the latter's reported involvement in US spying activities against China.

Iran Opens File on US Spying on Leader's 2009 Visit to Kurdistan

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will launch special investigations into a recent leak by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden about the US spying on the Iranian Supreme Leader during his visit to the country's western province of Kurdistan in 2009.

FM: Iran on Right Track towards Settlement of N. Standoff with West

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is moving on the right path in its nuclear talks with the world powers, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed.

Iranian, French FMs to Meet on Syria

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is due to hold a meeting with his French counterpart Laurent Fabius in Paris to confer on the latest developments in Syria.

UNGA Approves NAM's Disarmament Resolution Including Iran's Proposals

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)'s Draft Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament was approved in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) by 129 yes and 28 no votes and 19 abstentions.

Report: 11 IOF Violations against Journalists in October

TEHRAN (FNA)- A human rights report said that the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) violated rights of journalists on 11 occasions during the past month of October.

Yemen on Verge of Civil War between Salafi Takfiris, Houthis

TEHRAN (FNA)- Sectarian rivalry between Salafi Takfiris and Houthis in Damaj district, Sa'ada, is feared to ignite the fire of civil war in Yemen which is also influenced by foreign meddling, specially by Saudi Arabia.

FSA's Dangerous Enemy: Ilyas Mansour

TEHRAN (FNA)- He's a Syrian Christian, he refused to 'bless' the fake revolution that came at the hands of Al Qaeda, he refused to leave his house for more than 6 months when rebels infested his neighborhood in Wadi Sayeh in Homs, obviously he didn't have anywhere else to go with his sick handicapped son, the Syrian army was smuggling food for him through walls to his besieged house before the the terrorists were forced to 'tactically withdraw'. He welcomed the Syrian state TV crew and told them his story, therefore the order to eliminate him was issued by the militants and a sniper was sent to carry out the mission.

Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Relations with Washington Not Likely to Improve Soon

TEHRAN (FNA)- Venezuela's foreign minister said efforts to re-establish diplomatic relations between his country and the United States remain frozen.

Deputy FM: No Change in Iranian Negotiating Team in N. Talks with Group 5+1

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will participate in the upcoming nuclear talks with the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) with the same members who took part in the previous meeting.

IRGC Official Strongly Rejects Presence of Iran’s Combat Troops in Syria

TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif denied media reports claiming that Iranian forces are fighting for the Damascus government.

Iranian Deputy FM: Upcoming N. Talks to Focus on Details of Previously Agreed Steps

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's upcoming meeting with the six major world powers in Geneva will focus on the details of the steps agreed to be taken by both sides, a deputy foreign minister said.

Turkey Police, Kurds Clash over Syria Border Wall

TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkey’s police clashed with Kurdish demonstrators, in the Southeastern town of Cizre, protesting against Ankara’s plans to construct a wall near the border with Syria.