Dep. of Environment likely to consent to completing Persian Gulf Bridge

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MAN) – Department of Environment is likely to reach an agreement with Qeshm Free Zone on completing Iran’s longest cross-sea bridge, Persian Gulf Bridge, according to President's adviser on free trade.

Iraq won’t be a hub for US machination against Iran: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MAN) – Representative of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council in Tehran said Sat. that the new Iraqi government will not allow the US to use the country as a center to hatch anti-Iran plots.

By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Getting around sanctions with crypto-rial

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – In April 2018, the Central Bank of Iran banned domestic banks and people from dealing in foreign cryptocurrency because of money laundering and financing risks.

Iran-Slovenia trade value hits 23% growth: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Ljubljana, Kazemi Shafei, said Fri. that the value of trade transactions between Iran and Slovenia had a 23% increase in the 9-month period of last year.

Zarif takes on #10YearChallenge by taking a jab at Bolton

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has taken on the popular social media meme ‘#10YearChallenge’ on Twitter by posting two pictures about the US national security adviser’s never-changing penchant for striking Iran.

9th Varesh Intl. Filmfest. calls for entries

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MAN) – The 9th edition of Varesh International Film Festival is calling for submissions from neighboring countries with a focus on the theme of common heritage and public culture (behavioral, speaking and biological traditions).

Iran, Japan celebrate 90th anniv. of diplomatic ties in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A ceremony was held Thu. night at the Iranian embassy in Tokyo to mark the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Iran and Japan.

Two Su-34 jets collide mid-air in Russia's Far East: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Local news outlets are reporting the crash of two Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber aircraft in Russia's Far East after having collided mid-air during flights.

Ireland welcomes expanding coop. with Iran: Dáil chair

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Chairman of Irish Parliament (Dáil) Seán Ó Fearghaíl said his country welcomes expansion of relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various fields.

Russia planning new trilateral summit with Iran, Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russia is preparing a trilateral summit with Iran and Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a press conference on Wednesday.

Russia doubts US-organized conf. in Poland will solve regional problems

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said his country has “big doubts” that the US-organized anti-Iran conference in Poland would solve the problems of the Middle East region.

Iran, Senegal call for non-instrumental use of OIC

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran and Senegal, as two member states to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have called against the instrumental use of the OIC that would serve the interests of trans-regional countries.

Iran Armed Forces chief of staff talks military coop. with Azerbaijan president

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has met and held talks with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku on Wednesday.

Researchers develop nano-catalyst to replace chem. solvents with water

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A research team in Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute and Alzahra University has synthesized a novel nano-catalyst which can help the industry replace chemical solvents with water.

Iran, Iraq hold business forum in Karbala

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A business forum between the Iranian side and representatives from Iraq’s central and southern provinces was held Wed. morning in Karbala in the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.

Iran calls on Europe to cut tariffs for Iranian goods down to zero

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran has called on Europe to cut down to zero the tariffs imposed on the import of Iranian goods, saying the move would send a message that Europe is serious about expanding trade with Iran.

AUT says ready to start building a second ‘Payam’ satellite

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The AUT team in charge of developing the ‘Payam’ satellite has written a letter to President Rouhani voicing their readiness to start working on the construction of a second satellite after the first failed to reach orbit on Tuesday.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Saudi-led coalition escalates attacks on Yemen, repeatedly violates al-Hudaydah truce

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – While over a month has passed since the cease-fire agreement in Stockholm over Yemen, the aggressive Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia against the Yemeni continues to violate the cease-fire, especially in al-Hudaydah. This is despite the fact that the Yemeni resistance groups have not violated the ceasefire.

Researchers design polymeric nanocarrier to target cancer cells

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – A research team at Isfahan University in cooperation with a Japanese team designed a nanocarrier to deliver anti-cancer drugs.

Iran Armed Forces chief of staff to visit Azerbaijan on Wed.

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri will head a high-ranking military delegation to the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, on Wednesday.

Iran backs any initiative for terminating terrorism: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent envoy to Vienna-based intl. organizations said the Islamic Republic will support any initiative which will result in termination of terrorism and extremist violence.

Mehdi Mahani wins best actor award at Moscow Indie Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian actor Mehdi Mahani won Moscow Indie Film Festival's Best Matrioshka Actor in a Leading Role award for his performance in ‘Supine’ directed by Shahram Asadzadeh.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Bad politicians, bad policies major blight on region

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Amir-Abdollahian said Mon. that “bad politicians” and “bad policies” are one of the biggest problems currently plaguing the Middle East region.

VP Jahangiri offers condolences on cargo plane crash in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri has expressed heartfelt condolences on a Mon. cargo plane crash near Tehran, killing 15 crew on board.

Rouhani felicitates Armenian PM on re-appointment

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded a message to Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to offer him congratulations on his re-appointment.

Iran keeps 4th place in top publishers of nanotech. articles

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – In 2018, more than 166,000 nanotechnology papers were published in the Web of Science portal which is almost 10 percent of total articles.

Poland has no ‘right’ to host an anti-Iran conference: spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman said Mon. that while Poland has the right to hold any conference in its country, it does not, however, have the right to host an anti-Iranian one.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran to put ‘Payam’ satellite into orbit in coming days

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Monday that an Iranian-made satellite named ‘Payam’ will be put into orbit at 600 kilometers altitude above Earth in the near future.

Deputy oil min.:

EU’s trade mechanism to be set up soon despite US pressure

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Oil Minister Zamaninia said Sun. that despite US pressure, the EU’s payment system aimed at facilitating trade with Iran will be set up soon.