BANDAR ABBAS, Aug. 4 (MNA) – The Navy will forcefully deal with any country that poses a threat to Iran’s trade ships and oil tankers, Army Commander Ataollah Salehi said on Tuesday.

TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) – The Iraqi Environment Ministry says it cannot control the dust storms originating from Iraq and spreading into large parts of Iran.

TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says there are good signs that negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program could start soon.

TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) – The Iranian and Omani defense ministers have called for the expansion of cooperation to tighten security in the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the threats made by the United States’ highest-ranking military officer.

TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai would pay an official visit to Iran to attend the tripartite summit, Afghan presidential spokesman Waheed Omar said on Tuesday.

TEHRAN, Aug. 3 (MNA) -- Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla will welcome Ramadan by hosting the 18th International Holy Quran Exhibition from August 8 to September 3.

TEHRAN, Aug. 3 (MNA) – Iran Securities and Exchange Organization has issued the permit for setting up the first investment fund for Iranian expatriates.

TEHRAN, Aug. 3 (MNA) – Tehran’s new ambassador to Beirut says a new approach has been adopted to upgrade Iran’s economic ties with Lebanon in parallel to its political ties with the country.

TEHRAN, Aug. 3 (MNA) – 28 investment opportunities and projects in Aras Free Trade Zone have been offered to Iranian investors living abroad during the second conference of Iranian expatriate.