China welcomes Iran permanent membership in Shanghai Coop Org

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Referring to China's support for Iran's permanent membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Chinese Foreign Minister called for developing relations with Iran under the 25-year Cooperation Program.

Imran Khan, Raeisi confer on forming inclusive Afghan govt.

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Forming an inclusive government and preventing foreign interference is the key to solving Afghanistan's problems, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said in his meeting with the Prime minister of Pakistan.

On sideline of SCO summit:

Uzbek, Belarus presidents ,Pakistani PM meet Raeisi 

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – On the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tajikistan, the Iranian President met and held talks with his Uzbek and Belarus counterparts and the Prime minister of Pakistan.

Iranian COVIran Barekat registered for UNFCCC session cop 26

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –  The COVIran Barekat vaccine has been registered among the ones necessary to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the spokesman of the Iran Food and Drug Administration said.

Iran COVID-19 update: 18,021 news cases, 453 deaths

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 18,021 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country and 453 people have lost their lives since Wednesday.

President Raeisi arrives in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –  The Iranian President has just arrived in Dushanbe to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit at the invitation of his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon.

Source of contamination reported by IAEA unknown: envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The source of the contamination reported by IAEA is completely unknown to Tehran, Iranian envoy to the IAEA said, calling on IAEA to refrain from politicizing such issues and be vigilant in its positions and written reports.

Washington, Tel Aviv share common goals toward Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – According to the spokesman for the United States Department of State, Washington and Tel Aviv share common goals in terms of preventing Iranian nuclear programs.

Iran defeats S Korea 3-0 in Asian volleyball c’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – On Thursday, Iran’s national volleyball team defeated its South Korean rival in the 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Iran attaches importance to relations with African countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – In his meeting with the South African envoy to Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Minister attached importance to the role of African countries, including South Africa, in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

IAEA must refrain from politicizing Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna called on the IAEA to reduce tensions, refrain from politicizing Iran's nuclear program, and return to normal technical cooperation with Iran.

Iranian President departs for Tajikistan to attend SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation, Iranian President has departed for the Dushanbe to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that is slated to be hold on September 16-17.

Iranian diplomat stresses providing humanitarian aid in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Emphasizing the need to focus on humanitarian aid in Syria, an Iranian diplomat in United Nations said that the Syrian people and government must continue to work together to overcome the challenges.

Ethiopian FM felicitates Amir-Abdollahian on his inauguration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke congratulated Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 16

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Thursday, September 16.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

"Eastwood" finds way to Warsaw International Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – "Eastwood" directed by Alireza Rasoolinejad will be screened at the 37th Warsaw International Film Festival in Poland.

Virtual Archaeology symposium to be held by RICHT, DAI Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A virtual symposium will be held under the title of "Working on Stones in the Achaemenid Empire" in collaboration with the German Archaeological Institute and the Iranian Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism.

Khatam-al Anbiya Cmdr. calls for producing advanced weapons

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters called for developing defense and offensive capabilities and producing advanced weapons to confront the enemy.

Witness to Netanyahu's corruption case killed in plane crash

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A prosecution witness to Netanyahu's corruption case was killed in a plane crash in the sea close to the Greek island of Samos.

Two Iranian plays invited to Golden Lion Intl. Theater Fest

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Two Iranian plays "Holodomor" and "Women's Auschwitz" will participate in the 32nd Golden Lion Internation Theater Festival in Ukraine.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 14

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, September 14.

Venezuelan minister blames power outages on terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Interior Minister and National Guard Commander General Nestor Reverol said on Sunday that Venezuela had suffered from an attack on the National Electric System as a part of a larger “sabotage plan” against the country.

Iran Army overhauls F-27 plane

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Mehrabad’s Shahid Lashkari Air Force Base have overhauled an F-27 plane.