Facebook says it removed accounts allegedly linked to Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Facebook on Monday said that it removed four networks it claimed to be tied to Russia and Iran for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior'.

'Double' goes to Female Eye Filmfest. in Canada

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Double’ directed by Ronak Jafari has made it into the competition lineup of the 17th edition of the Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) in Canada.

Netanyahu fails to form govt., rival Gantz given 28 days to do the job

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Prime Minister of the Israeli regime has failed once again to form a unity government while the regime President Reuven Rivlin is now to give his rival Benny Gantz 28 days to form a coalition.

Saudi Adel al-Jubeir reiterates baseless claim on Iran's role in Aramco attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has once again claimed that Iran was involved in the Septemeber 14 attacks on Aramco oil facilities.

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Investment trend facilitated for S Africa in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that investment process has been facilitated for South Africa in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Damaged oil tanker Sabiti arrives at Iranian territorial waters after ten days

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The targeted Iranian tanker Sabiti that was hit by two rockets 60 miles off the coast of Saudi Jeddah port city on October 11 has arrived at the Iranian territorial water in the Persian Gulf.

PGSR exports $100mn worth of oil products in seven months

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR) exported $100 million worth of oil products in the first seven months of the current year (March 21 – Oct. 22).

Zarif to leave Tehran for Baku on Tuesday night

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohamamd Javad Zarif is to embark for Azerbaijan's capital on Tuesday night to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

“SABITI” oil tanker to be repaired by domestic engineers: ISOICO CEO

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex (ISOICO) Hamid Rezaeian Asl said on Monday that the damaged “SABITI” Oil Tanker will be repaired by expert Iranian engineers.

Govt. spox reacts to Israeli regime's rep. participation in Manama meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei played down the effectiveness of a so-called security conference which is being participated by the Israeli regime that has sowed more insecurity in the region than any other player.

Zarif says ready to visit Riyadh for settling differences

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his readiness for meeting Saudi officials and solving the disputes through dialogue.

Last Sibrian crane ‘Omid’ returns to Iran for cold season

SARI, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The last remaining western Siberian crane ‘Omid’ – meaning ‘hope’ in Persian – has returned to its winter home, northern Iran, for the 11th consecutive year.

‘Stair’ to go on screen at Izmir Intl. Short Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian short animated film ‘Stair’ will go on screen at the 20th Izmir International Short Film Festival in Turkey.

5.6 magnitude quake jolts southern Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Kukherd, Bastak County, in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan at 14:28 local time (GMT+3:30) on Monday.

No sign of cyberattack against Iranian facilities: Civil Defense chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization dismissed the claims that the US has recently conducted cyberattacks against the Islamic Republic’s facilities.

Iran petchem exports satisfactory, says Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said the country’s petrochemical exports were at a satisfactory state.

Over 15.2mn pilgrims attend this year’s Arbaeen ceremonies in Karbala

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – From October 5 to October 19, over 15.22 million pilgrims entered the holy city of Karbala from five cities of Baghdad, Najaf, Babylon, al-Hurr and Hussainiyeh, according to the statistics given by the electronic counting system for the arrivals from the main entrances of Karbala.

'Am I A Wolf?' takes part at Taichung Animation Fest. in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Am I A Wolf?’, by Amir Houshang Moein, took part at the fifth edition of Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF) in Taiwan.

Sohrab Moradi eyes 2020 Tokyo Olympics quota place

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's top weightlifter Sohrab Moradi is getting ready in Germany to attend the 49th ‘Challenge 210’ that is due October 24-27 in Tramelan, Switzerland.

FATF’s anti-Iran decision totally political: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Referring to FATF’s recent warning to Iran, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters on Monday that the decision of the global watchdog is totally political and Iran disagrees with it.

4th Intl. Fisheries Industry Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Fourth International Exhibition of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Related Industry (IFEX 2019) kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday.

Over 50 Saudi-led raids target Yemen in 48 hours: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Saudi-led aggression has launched more than 50 air raids against Yemen in the past 48 hours, says the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces.

Unveiling homegrown Yasin jet conveys clear message to enemies: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the development of Yasin jet inside the country sent a clear message to the Arrogance, especially enemies of the Islamic Republic.

'Multilateralism' a must in today’s world: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister highlighted the crucial role multilateralism plays in today's world, saying the human community will not be able to survive unless it addresses the world's issues collectively.