Iran hails successful presidential election in Algeria

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran has extended its congratulations to the Algerian government and nation over holding "successful" presidential election.

Iran’s foreign trade value at $55bn in eight months

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) for Foreign Markets Masoud Kamali Ardakani put Iran’s total foreign trade value in the first eight months of the current year (March 21 – Nov. 22) at $55 billion.

Rouhani chairs session on ‘National Information Network’

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani chaired a session on Saturday to discuss the status of ‘National Information Network’ at the Supreme Council of Cyberspace (SCC).

US sets conditions for lifting Iran sanctions: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday that Washington would end all sanctions on Iran when Tehran fulfilled necessary conditions.

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Ex-PM Tebboune wins race to succeed deposed Bouteflika

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – After two decades of Abdelaziz Bouteflika rule, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a former prime minister, has been elected Algeria’s new president, after a crucial vote the authorities hope will serve as a way-out to the political deadlock the Algerian nation has been going through since the outbreak of the fierce pro-democracy popular protests in February, toppling his long-time predecessor Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Iranian musician wins award at Global Music Awards 2019

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian musician Nima Delnavazi won the Silver Medal of Global Music Awards 2019 in the US.

Baku-Mashhad-Baku direct flights to be launched on Dec. 16

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Director General of Khorasan Razavi Airports Company Mahmoud Amani Bani on Sat. said direct flights between Azerbaijan's Baku and Iran's Mashhad will commence on Dec. 16.

39% rise in confiscation of illicit drugs in Kermanshah Prov.

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police of Kermanshah Province have seized 1,795 kilograms of different illicit drugs in the past eight months to November 22.

Larijani calls for Iran, Turkey active role in maintaining regional security

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has stressed the active role of Iran and Turkey in establishing sustainable security across the Middle East region.

Iran envoy appointed as VP of APPCED

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of environment faction of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Reza Tabesh has been appointed as the Vice President of Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED).

Iran backs peaceful solutions to Karabakh conflict: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry Abbas Mousavi said Iran supports peaceful solutions for the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

Iran to unveil another social robot on Dec. 17: VP Sattari

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Another Iranian-manufactured social robot, designed to interact and communicate with humans, will be unveiled on Tuesday, according to VP for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

Iranian Parl. Speaker arrives in Antalya

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Heading a parliamentary delegation, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani landed in Antalya on Saturday to take part at the 12th plenary meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).

Kuwait opposes sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Pointing out Kuwait is not eager to see Iran under siege, the Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nation Mansour Al-Otaibi stressed that Iran is Kuwait’s Muslim neighbor and no one is in favor of sanctions.

Iran’s Zarif departs for Qatar to attend Doha Forum 2019

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Qatari capital Doha on Sat. to participate in Doha Forum 2019.

Former Iran FM calls for improved scientific ties with China

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said that scientific and civilization exchange between Islamic Republic of Iran and People’s Republic of China is ‘very fruitful’.

Israeli regime’s efforts in changing identity of occupied Syrian Golan ‘null and void’: UN

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The United Nations General Assembly reiterated its demand for the Israeli regime to comply with resolutions on the occupied Syrian Golan, particularly resolution no. 497 for 1981 which considers Israel’s decision to impose its law and legal jurisdiction and administration on the occupied Syrian Golan to be null, void, and without international legal effect.

Larijani says APA an opportunity to improve trade ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pointed to the importance of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) before departing to attend its 12th meeting in Turkey.

US obstructs release of statement over negative impact of sanctions on humanitarian aid

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The US delegation in the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent impeded ratification of an article over the negative impact of sanctions on rendering humanitarian aid to those affected by natural disasters.

Iran will respond to any attack: Nasrallah

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Hassan Nasrallah warned of US plots for Lebanon and for the region adding that any attack on Iran will be responded by Iran itself.

Larijani to depart for Turkey for APA meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani is slated to leave the country for Turkey to attend the 12th plenary meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA).

US to soon flee from West Asia: military adviser to Leader

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that the American forces will soon have to escape the West Asia region.

Indonesian envoy calls for increased economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Indonesian Ambassador to Iran Octavino Alimudin called for boosting trade ties between the two countries.