IRCS imports 29th batch of COVID-19 vaccine: Official

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced that 29th shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, including six million doses of coronavirus vaccine, was imported into the country on Thu.

Gas explosion in NE China kills 3, injures 33 others

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – At least three people were killed and over 30 were injured in a gas explosion in a restaurant in Shenyang, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Thursday.

10th Fadaeian-e Harim-e Velayat air drill kicks off  

TEHRAN, Oct. 21(MNA) – Main and operational phase of 10th air drill of Fadaeian-e Harim-e Velayat (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuary) began on Thu. with the participation of Iran’s Air Force bases.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 21

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Thursday, October 21.

Iran, Russia discuss mutual ties, latest development in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor on Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji met and held talks with Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev on Wednesday.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Syrian president, Abu Dhabi crown prince hold phone call

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates' de facto ruler, discussed developments in Syria and the Middle East with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday.

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Iran, Turkey call for developing bilateral ties in all fields

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Interior said that the two countries of Iran and Turkey want to develop and enhance bilateral relations in all fields.

Two American film festivals to host Iranian "Aparat"

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian short film ‘Aparat’ by Hassan Najmabadi made it into the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival and Arlington Int'l Film Festival in the US.

Iran serious to resume talks if parties abide by obligations

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to resume Vienna talks if other parties comply with all their obligations under JCPOA.

Iran, Turkey stress joint coop. in fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian and Turkish interior ministers emphasized the need for joint bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

Iran announces team for 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The new coach of Iran's U23 football team Mehdi Mahdavikia announced his 25-man team for the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification.

Iran FM meets with a group of pro-Palestinian activists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A group of representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and pro-Palestinian activists met with Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday.

London police shut down tube station after stabbing attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – At least three men were left injured in a knife attack on a London bus that occurred overnight, police said.

Khaji calls on Qatar to help Syria reconstruction

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) –The Iranian foreign minister’s senior advisor on special political affairs Ali Asghar Khaji has called on the Qatari government to help Syria reconstruction and send humanitarian aid to the sanctioned country.

4 senior Saudi-led coalition commanders killed in Yemen

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Local media in Yemen said four senior commanders of the Saudi-led coalition were killed in clashes with Yemeni army forces and Popular Committees.

Iran opens trade center in Istanbul to boost its businesses

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman-Pak reported on Wednesday the opening of the trade center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkish Interior Minister arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran stresses expanding scientific coop. with China, France

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology has stressed the development of bilateral scientific, educational, research and technology cooperation with France and China.

Arms depot explosion in Syria's Hama kills 6, injures 3

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Arms depot explosion near the west-central Syrian city of Hama has killed at least 6 people and injured 3 others.

At least 116 die as floods, landslides devastate India, Nepal

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – More than 100 people have died following several days of massive flooding and landslides in India and Nepal, officials said Wednesday, with scores more missing.

12 intl filmmakers to hold seminars in Tehran FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – As many as 12 international filmmakers will hold online seminars in 38th edition of Tehran International Short Film Festival.  

3 dead, 2 severely injured after shots fired in Kenosha, US

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An overnight shooting in Wisconsin left three people dead and two others critically injured, police said early Wednesday.

Iran strongly condemns terrorist attack in Damascus

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Damascus this morning and offered his condolences to the Syrian people and government.

Grossi says he plans to visit Iran in coming days

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi expressed hope that he would travel to Tehran in the next few days to meet with senior Iranian officials.

Close to 1 ton of drugs seized in Bushehr prov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20(MNA) – The Chief Justice of Bushehr province announced that 990 kilograms of illicit drugs have been confiscated in Asaluyeh and Kangan counties.