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TEHRAN, Dec 12 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran announced the finalisation of negotiations between the Islamic republic and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), on bilateral free trade of more than 7,500 commodity items.

Mirhadi Seyyedi, head of Iran’s negotiating group with the EAEU, said, during thirty rounds of talks with the EAEU over the past two years, the dimensions of the free trade agreement were discussed and agreement was reached, which has the largest coverage in terms of goods.

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- A top Iranian commander has revealed a naval encounter between the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and two U.S. cruisers near the Gulf a week ago, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday.

During the encounter on Dec. 5, Iran's Shahid Rouhi high-speed and missile-launching assault boat succeeded in preventing the U.S. cruisers from entering the Gulf, IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said at a event to commemorate Iranian martyrs.

11 Dec 2022; MEMO: Iran has summoned the British and German ambassadors to protest "meddling" amid months-long protests in the country, reports Anadolu Agency.

In a Saturday statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said it summoned Simon Shercliffe to protest what it called "meddlesome" remarks by top British officials about "internal affairs" of the country and support for "acts of terror and unrest" in Iran.

11 Dec 2022; MEMO: Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador to Tehran late Saturday to protest a statement related to three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, reports Anadolu Agency.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Chang Hua was summoned to express "strong dissatisfaction" with the joint statement of China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Saturday condemned Australia's sanctions on Iranian individuals and institutions, saying they represent the country's interference in Iran's internal affairs.

The Australian government "has for years been violating the basic rights of indigenous Australians, prisoners and refugees," said Nasser Kanaani, the foreign ministry spokesman, in a ministry statement.

"Australia has also given sanctuary to anti-Iran terrorist and separatist groups," he added.

Tehran (ISNA) - Upon completion of Urmia-Sero Highway in the northwest of Iran, this strategic highway will facilitate road transit between Iran and Turkey.

Iran is to inaugurate Urmia-Sero Highway in the northwest that facilitate cross-border road transit through Turkey.

Construction of Urmia-Sero Highway in the West Azerbaijan Province in Iran as part of the country's west road network plays an important role in developing economic transactions and freight and passenger transit between Iran and Turkey.  

Tehran (ISNA) - Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani condemned the baseless allegations in the final communiqué issued at the 43rd session of the Supreme Council of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Tehran, IRNA – Islamic Republic of Iran’s Judiciary Chief highlighted here on Sunday the country has always adopted a transparent policy toward enemies and friends.

Nothing has been concealed from people, Hojjatoleslam Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei said at the first national conference on transparency in Tehran this morning.

TEHRAN, Dec 9 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said yesterday that, the “unrestrained” delivery of American and European weapons to Ukraine, has further complicated the situation in the country.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks, in a phone call with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto, in which the two sides also discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in Iran.

The Iranian top diplomat also voiced Iran’s opposition, to the continuation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

08 Dec 2022; MEMO: Iran has executed a protestor for the first time since the nationwide protests began almost three months ago, as the threat of mass executions of other protestors increasingly looms.