Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran to bolster missile power, deterrence: General
Iran will reinforce its missile capabilities in all areas, particularly in ballistic and cruise sectors, a top defense official said here on Thursday.
Iran, Turkey share common view on Iraqi Kurdistan referendum: Baqeri
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said on Wednesday that Iran and Turkey share common views on holding referendum for Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum.
Daesh cannot get near Irans borders even in mind: Commander
Iranian armed forces show of power proved that the terrorist group of Daesh (ISIS) is incapable to get close to Irans borders even by conceiving it in mind, Irans military official announced here on Tuesday.
Turkey to boost military cooperation with Iran after army chiefs visit
Turkey and Iran have agreed to boost military cooperation after talks in Ankara this week between the Iranian armed forces chief of staff and Turkish leaders, President Tayyip Erdogans spokesman said on Thursday.
Moscow backs Irans right to develop missiles: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described US unilateral sanctions against Tehran as unacceptable in principle especially if used for self-serving purposes, and said Russia support Irans right to develop its weapon capabilities.
Irans President congratulates Indonesia on National Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo congratulated the people and government of Indonesia on the Southeast Asian countrys National Day.
Russian football chief rules out Moscow as venue for Russia-Iran friendly match
The Russian capital of Moscow will not be the venue for a mooted friendly football match between the Russian and Iranian national teams and two other options are under negotiations at the moment, Vitaly Mutko, the president of the Russian Football Union (RFU), told TASS on Thursday.