News in Brief
Spox: Zelensky’s charges aim to get more arms
PRESS TV – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman refuted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s allegation that Iran has sent drones to Russia to be used in the war against Ukraine, saying the “worthless” claim is a plea for more Western weapons and funds for Kiev.
In a statement on Saturday, Nasser Kanaani slammed Zelensky’s comments as a “blame game” with the aim of deflecting public attention.
He said the Ukrainian president put up a “political show” full of “worthless” and “groundless” allegations.
New missile can repel nearly all cyberattacks
MEHR – The newly-unveiled Khorramshahr-4 missile is capable of neutralizing enemy cyberattacks, the Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi said, noting that countering the missile is almost impossible for defense systems.
Designed by the experts of the Defense Ministry, the Khorramshahr missile is one of the most advanced missiles Iran has ever built, with a range of 2,000 km, and equipped with a high-explosive warhead weighing 1,500 kg.
Iran, Syria discuss anti-terrorism cooperation
MEHR – Iranian Justice Minister Amin Hossein Rahimi discussed cooperation in combating terrorism in a meeting with Syria’s Ambassador to Iran Shafiq Dayoub on Saturday.
Iran aided the Syrian nation and government when they were at war with terrorist groups, Rahimi noted, adding that Tehran is now ready to assist Damascus in rebuilding the country by transferring its experiences.