News in Brief
Iran FM to attend BRICS meeting of foreign ministers
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will participate in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Cape Town, at the official invitation of South Africa.
The host country has planned some 200 events as part of its presidency of the alliance.
BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, the UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, Indonesia, and others have expressed their desire to join BRICS.
Iran’s hypersonic missile passes tests: IRGC general
TASNIM – An advanced hypersonic ballistic missile developed by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has undergone tests and will be unveiled soon, General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh said on Monday.
The new missile can penetrate all air defense missile systems and detonate the enemy’s anti-missile systems, he added.
Describing the production of the projectile as a “huge leap” in Iran’s missile industry, the commander said the missile can maneuver below and above the earth’s atmosphere at a speed of Mach 13.
Terrorist team dismantled in NW Iran
MEHR – A terrorist team affiliated with Zionist groups was dismantled in West Azarbaijan Province of Iran.
Fourteen terrorists were detained by the intelligence forces in coordination with the judicial system, a Judiciary official said on Monday.
The terrorists were after identifying and assassinating several people, according to the source.
Last week, the Ministry of Intelligence announced that it has dismantled a network linked to a foreign intelligence service.