US still violates civil rights of black men, women: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has condemned the continuation of detention of an Iranian female journalist in US jails, saying that the US government still violates human rights of black people.

Iran U-23 football team beats Qatar to win four-team tournament

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran U-23 football team have won a four-team tournament in Qatar by wining the host country.

Iran deputy FM Araghchi meets with Polish counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with a political delegation from Poland in Tehran on Monday.

France to host EU-promised legal entity to help Iran bypass US sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – France is likely to register a legal entity whose purpose would be hosting a financial channel to help Iran evade US sanctions, a diplomatic source told Russian Sputnik Mon.

Iranian judiciary chief orders legal officials to secure release of jailed journalist

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iranian judiciary chief has called on legal apparatuses of the country to take legal action to secure the release of jailed anchorwoman Marzieh Hashemi.

Apparel exports up by 60% in nine months

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – The Director General of Textile and Clothing Office of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade Afsaneh Mehrabi said that exports of apparel and clothing increased 60 percent in the nine months of the current year (March 21 – Dec. 21).

By: Farzad Farhadi

Tiger’s claws in terrorists’ nest; the battle of north Syria is coming soon

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Syrian army succeeded in striking a blow at the Takfiri group in their occupied territories and did away with the ISIS. Now, it is time to get rid of other terrorists, including Al-Nusra Front or Jabhat al-Nusra in the province of Idlib in northern Syria as the Syrian Armed Forces are seeking to wrap up the terrorist's chapter in Syria.

Iran, Algeria enjoy constructive relations on all levels

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi said Mon. that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Algeria have a positive and constructive relationship at all levels and fields, and so far have signed up to 70 cooperation documents.

IRICA:

Cast iron, iron, steel exports hits 37% growth in nine months

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Latest statistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that country’s exports of cast iron, iron and steel increased 37 percent in the nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – Dec. 21) as compared to the same period of last year.

By Mohammad Homaiefar

Khashoggi, Bin Salman’s nightmare

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – While the Khashoggi case has recently subsided in the media and Mohammed bin Salman all along has been keen to overcome any challenge, but it seems that the American Senator Lindsay Graham has not been indifferent and has launched a blistering attack on the Saudi Crown Prince.

By: Sondoss Al Asaad

Why Marzieh Hashemi?

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Marzieh Hashemi, aka Melanie Franklin, is a veteran American-African journalist who has converted to Islam, in the wake of the 1979's Islamic revolution and has worked as a journalist in the Islamic Republic of Iran, since 2008.

Somar border crossing briefly shut by Iraq authorities

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The governor of the border town of Gilan-e Gharb said Mon. that the border crossing of Somar has been closed by the Iraqi authorities on the other side of the border until further notice.

‘Tangle’ to vie at We Like 'Em Short Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Tangle’, directed by Maliheh Gholamzadeh, will go on screen at We Like 'Em Short Film Festival in Oregon.

Polish FM:

Russia refuses to participate in Warsaw summit

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said Monday that Russia has refused to participate in the upcoming ant-Iran Warsaw ministerial summit.

Iran, Pakistan cargo train service resumed

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Pakistan and Iran train services have been restored after completing the rescue activities here on Sun.

Mogherini not to attend anti-Iran Warsaw conf.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – EU’s High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said that she would not attend an anti-Iran summit in Poland because she will be making other visits in that time.

Queiroz says Team Melli needs to be ‘calmer and smarter’ for China clash

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Head coach of Iran national football team Carlos Queiroz said that he is aware of China’s football growth adding that his team needs to be calmer and smarter in the next game.

Germany bans Iranian airline Mahan

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The German government has withdrawn permission for the Iranian airline Mahan Air to operate in Germany, a government source told Reuters on Monday.

Iran impatient to destroy Zionist regime: IRIAF cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said on Monday that Iran is ready and impatient to destroy the Zionist regime.

Polish deputy FM in Tehran over anti-Iran conf. due in Warsaw

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Maciej Lang met and held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran this morning regarding the recently erupted disputes over an anti-Iran conference.

‘The Chair’ to vie at India's Chennai Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Iranian animated piece ‘The Chair’, directed by Mohammad Feizabadi, will vie at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) in India.

Saffron price hits $2600 per Kg in current Iranian year

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Gholamreza Miri, the deputy head of the national council of saffron, announced a 15% increase in saffron production in the current Iranian year, saying the price has been stabilized in the market due to the balance between supply and demand.

Resisting modern technologies an outdated approach: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – President described communications and information technology the symbol of development of societies and stated that resisting modern technologies and developments an outdated approach.

Guterres deeply worried about US sanctions against Iran: UN official

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The UNIC Director in Iran said Monday that Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres is deeply worried about US decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions against Tehran.