Pres. Rouhani hails massive participation at Arbaeen processions

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – In a statement on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani said that Arbaeen pilgrims’ unprecedented attendance displayed Islam’s power and disappointed the enemies.

Iran envoy thanks Iraqi govt., people for warm hospitality towards Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has issued a statement appreciating the Iraqi people and government for their warm hosting of Iranian pilgrims during Arbaeen processions.

Iran’s handball loses to Bahrain at Olympics qualifiers

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The national Iranian men’s handball team suffered a defeat against Bahrain in its second match at the group stage of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers underway in Qatar.

180 foreign companies demand petchem products of Iranian firm at German fair

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An official with Iranian Jam Petrochemical Company present at the K2019 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, says that as many as 180 foreign firms have voiced their readiness to purchase the Iranian firm's products.

Modi's visit to Ankara canceled

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Indian government has decided to call off a proposed visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Turkey's capital, Ankara, in the wake of President Recip Tayyip Erdogan’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last month where he criticized India's move to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

By: Saeed Sobhani

Warren on the road to victory over Biden and Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren of the Year 2020 has found good standing in the polls. He is now ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump! While the Ukraine Gate story has had a negative impact on Trump and Biden's popularity, Warren's votes are increasing day by day.

Iran invited to 2020 Leipzig Book Fair in Germany

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran has been officially invited to take part in the next edition of Leipzig Book Fair due to be held March 12-15, 2020 in the German, city of Leipzig.

Second circuit of Arak to come on stream in two weeks: nuclear official

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A special assistant to the head of Iran’s nuclear agency says that the redesigned second circuit of Arak heavy reactor will come on stream within two weeks.

US’ economic terrorism violating human rights: Iranian MP at IPU

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian MP Fatemeh Hosseini, Iran’s representative at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Belgrade, said “US’ use of economic embargo as a means to reach its goals has aroused serious worries about violation of human rights.”

CBI continues its work through ‘unsanctionable’ networks: Hemmati

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati said that the body continues its work despite the US’s sanctions imposed on it.

'Douch' goes to Jio MAMI Mumbai filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Douch', directed by Amir Mashhadi Abbas, is taking part at the competition program of 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in India.

By: Afshin Majlesi

Despite media bias, Western people have right to authentic information on Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Mass media outlets, including news agencies, radio, television, the Internet and mobile platforms, have undoubtedly become the primary source of information for the majority of, if not all, individuals in modern societies.

Iran, Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda: road min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Road Minister Mohammad Eslami announced on Sunday that Iran and Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda.

Russia says cannot understand US' strategy, purpose in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Moscow cannot understand the strategy and objective of Washington’s presence in the conflict area in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Russia’s NTV channel on Saturday.

UAE has released $700mn of Iran’s frozen assets: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the United Arab Emirates is trying to revise its relations with Iran and has released $700 million of Tehran’s frozen assets.

Zam’s arrest took foreign intelligence services by surprise: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Sunday detaining Ruhollah Zam, the administrator of the counterrevolutionary website Amad News, was a surprise for foreign intelligent services.

Sharif uni. among 250 top world universities in computer sciences

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Based on the latest data released by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, Sharif University of Technology is the first Iranian university which now stands among the 250 world universities top in computer sciences.

Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.

'Driving Lessons' participating at Shnit filmfest. in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Driving Lessons’, directed by Marzieh Riahi, is taking part at the 17th edition of Switzerland's Shnit International Short Film Festival currently underway in various cities around the world.

Iran, Azerbaijan sign 6 MoUs on tech. cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – As many as six memoranda of understanding have been signed between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku in a bid to boost technological cooperation between the knowledge-based companies of the two sides.

Baeidinejad :

MKO terrorists trying to manipulate public opinion

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to London slammed the Albania-based Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK/MKO) terrorist group for its efforts to manipulate the public opinion by the fake news.

841-MW production capacity of renewable power plants ‘active’ in nationwide

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) Spokesman Jafar Mohammadnejad Sigaroudi said that 841-megawatt production capacity of renewable power plants is active in the country.

Iranian doc ‘The Narrow Red Line’ to vie at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Farzad Khoshdast’s ‘The Narrow Red Line’ is Iran’s sole representative at the documentary section of the 13th edition of Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Australia.

Iraq accounts for Iran’s maximum nanotechnology products exports share

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Director of Iran-Iraq Business Cooperation Office Kaveh Daliri said on Sunday that most nanotechnology products of the country have been exported to neighboring Iraq in the past two years.