Iran COVID-19 update: 8,554 cases, 81 deaths in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 8,554 COVID-19 infections and 81 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.

'Anima' to participate in TRICKY WOMEN 2021

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian animation, 'Anima', directed by Mahboobeh Mohammadzaki is to be shown at the TRICKY WOMEN 2021 film fest in Vienna.

Russian FM to embark on a tour to West Asia

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Minister plans to meet with officials from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar during his working visit to West Asia.

Leader to deliver speech on Thurs.

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad's 1st revelation, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will deliver a speech on Thursday, March 11.

UNESCO to support Iran in promoting science, technology

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – In a message to the 3rd Intl. Cong. on Gundishapur, the Director-General of UNESCO, announced that the intl. body is ready to support Iran in its efforts to promote science and technology, to create knowledge, and to share it.

Blasts in military barrack in Equatorial Guinea kills 30

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – As reported, 30 have lost lives due to a series of powerful blasts that hit military barracks in the port city of Bata in Equatorial Guinea.

'Culture, knowledeg permant path to bring nations closer'

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – In a message to the 3rd Intl. Cong. on Gundishapur, Iranian President Rouhani said the return to knowledge and culture is the only permanent way to bring nations closer.

Talks underway for boosting Iran-Japan economic ties: TPOI

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The two countries of Iran and Japan are consulting to increase bilateral trade and economic ties, according to Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Hamid Zadboum.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US following policy of destabilizing regional governments

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Condemning the US unconstructive policy in the region, the Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that the US policy in the region is to destabilize and weaken regional governments.

Two Palestinian youth severely wounded by Zionists in WB

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Two Palestinians were shot and wounded by Israeli occupying forces in south of the West Bank on Monday evening.

Headlines of Iranian Persian dailies on March 9

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, March 9.

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s developments in the last 24 hours.

Zonnour:

Moving ISIL terrorists from Syria to Karabakh row 'worrying'

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) -- Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Mojtaba Zonnour said that transferring ISIL terrorist groups from Syria and using them in Karabakh conflict is worrying.

Iran’s defense min. condoles Turkey on helicopter crash

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense in a message to his Turkish counterpart expressed condolences on martyrdom of a number of Turkish military forces and commanders as a result of a military helicopter crash that claimed 11 lives.

Iran starts enriching uranium with 3rd centrifuge cascade

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report that Islamic Republic of Iran has begun enriching uranium with the third cascade of IR-2M centrifuges.

Iran struggle against narcotics based on morality, humanity

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) underlines that the struggle of the Islamic Republic of Iran against narcotics is a real struggle based on high moral and human values.

A terrorist attack on pilgrims of Imam Musa al-Kadhim failed

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi security sources reported that a terrorist attack on pilgrims of seventh Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Musa Kazem (PBUH)) failed in the capital Baghdad on Monday.

Yemeni force target key military site at Saudi airport

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) –Yemeni Armed Forces have launched an attack on a significant military site at Abha International Airport on Monday.

Iran's crude oil export hit record

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has reportedly increased its crude oil export to China in recent months.

13 Iranian karatekas to attend in 1-Premier League Istanbul

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A total of 13 karatekas from Iran will be present at the 2021 Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul.

Uzbekistan one of Iran's important trade partners: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Abbas Araghch praised the volume of trade between Iran and Uzbekistan, despite the pandemic, and named Uzbekistan as one of the important trade partners of the Islamic Republic.

Meghan reveals UK royals' racist words over son’s skin colour

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Saying that Royal life began as a fairy tale but quickly turned suffocating and cruel, Meghan Markle revealed racist behaviors of the British royal family during her life as a member of this family.

Latin America to witness slow economic growth

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The road for Latin America and the Caribbean seems bumpy to economic recovery from the deep scars left by the coronavirus pandemic.

Masjedi, Iraqi minister discuss releasing Iran’s assets

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq and the Iraqi Minister of Finance conferred on releasing Iran’s frozen funds in a meeting on Monday.

Iran pays highest price in fight against drug trafficking

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian President’s Chief of Staff said that Iran has paid the highest price in the fight against the criminal act.

'Chabahar port connecting gateway for regional countries'

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra named Iran's ocean port of Chabahar as the connecting gateway of regional countries.

Qatari Emir receives message of Saudi King

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a verbal message from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Monday.