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Iranian COVIran Barekat registered for UNFCCC session cop 26

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –  The COVIran Barekat vaccine has been registered among the ones necessary to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the spokesman of the Iran Food and Drug Administration said.

Iran COVID-19 update: 18,021 news cases, 453 deaths

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 18,021 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country and 453 people have lost their lives since Wednesday.

President Raeisi arrives in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –  The Iranian President has just arrived in Dushanbe to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit at the invitation of his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon.

Washington, Tel Aviv share common goals toward Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – According to the spokesman for the United States Department of State, Washington and Tel Aviv share common goals in terms of preventing Iranian nuclear programs.

Iran defeats S Korea 3-0 in Asian volleyball c’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – On Thursday, Iran’s national volleyball team defeated its South Korean rival in the 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

IAEA must refrain from politicizing Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna called on the IAEA to reduce tensions, refrain from politicizing Iran's nuclear program, and return to normal technical cooperation with Iran.

Iranian President departs for Tajikistan to attend SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation, Iranian President has departed for the Dushanbe to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that is slated to be hold on September 16-17.

Ethiopian FM felicitates Amir-Abdollahian on his inauguration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke congratulated Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 16

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Thursday, September 16.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

2 Iranian vaccines effective for vaccinating teenagers: Zali

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Alireza Zali, the director of the Tehran Coronavirus Taskforce, said on Wednesday that two locally manufactured vaccines in Iran are highly effective for vaccinating teenagers.

European troika:

‘We are committed to revive JCPOA, its benefits’

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The three European countries as JCPOA members including UK, France and Germany on Wed. issued a statement at the Board of Governor of IAEA and reiterated their support for Iran nuclear deal and its benefits for all parties.

IRICA spox:

Iran export of products to Islamic states up 40% in 5 months

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that country’s export of products to Islamic states in the first five months of the current year registered a 40 percent growth.

Cuba to begin vaccination of toddlers tomorrow

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Cuba's Health Ministry said that children as young as two with toddlers across the country are scheduled to get the first of two shots of Covid-19 vaccines starting on Thursday

Nasrallah asks Lebanese to get away from Iran fuel convoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hasan Nasrallah has called on the Lebanese people to avoid popular gatherings in Baalbek-Hermel area during the arrival of the fuel shipments from Iran.

Amir-Abdollahian stresses expansion of Iran-Lebanon ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for expansion of ties between Islamic Republic of Iran and Lebanon.

Russian Sputnik Light Covid vaccine authorized in Iran: RDIF

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has approved the Russian-made single-shot Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine.

Yemeni forces take last ousted Hadi gov.’s base in Al-Bayda

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Yemeni army and popular committees have taken the last area that was under the control of forces of the ousted Hadi government and Yemeni Al-Qaeda.

Iran envoy:

US blatantly violating human rights in sanctioned countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and Permanent Representative at the UN Office in Geneva Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh blasted the US for continuing its oppressive sanctioning policy against the developing countries.