Indonesia to provide Darmasiswa Scholarship for Iranian students

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Indonesian government has provided Darmasiswa Scholarship for Iranian students to study Indonesian language, arts, music and crafts in the academic year 2019-2020.

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.

Guterres underlines Iran's positive role in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres underlined during a press conference in New York on Friday, Iran's positive and constructive role in the region.

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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.

Upcoming Astana meeting to be held in 2nd half of Feb.: Moscow

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the upcoming Astana meeting on crisis in Syria would be held in the second half of February.

Iran receives two awards at Dhaka festival

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Two Iranian films 'Dressage' and 'The Return' won awards at the 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) held from January 10 to 18.

Iranian anchor detained in US unlikely to be released immediately

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – A court in the United States has confirmed the arrest of US-born Iranian Press TV news presenter Marzieh Hashemi as a material witness in an unspecified investigation.

20 dead, 71 injured in ruptured pipeline explosion outside Mexico City

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MAN) – A huge fire exploded at a pipeline leaking fuel in central Mexico on Friday, killing at least 20 people and badly burning 71 others as locals were collecting the spilling gasoline in buckets and garbage cans, officials said.

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.

Senior cleric:

FATF, a tool for US to extend sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahhedi Kermani said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is only a means for the United States to extend sanctions against Iran and exercise its economic hegemony over other countries.

Iran-Austria energy session held in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MAN) – Iran and Austria held the fifth round of their joint workgroup session in Vienna from Jan.14-17, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry.

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.

Zarif returns home after 5-day Iraq visit

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Tehran late Thursday after a five-day official visit to Iraq.

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.

Detained Iranian anchor to appear in US court on Friday

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran's English-language Press TV says its news presenter Marzieh Hashemi, who has been imprisoned by the FBI on unspecified charges, is due to appear in a Washington, DC, court on Friday.

Iran, Iraq private sectors to stand together to improve lives of all

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Iran and Iraq private sectors will stand together in mutually beneficial endeavors to improve the lives of all.

US must wait for consequences of its political game

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denounced the detention of Press TV's Marzieh Hashemi by the US, as "a political game."

Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint naval drills in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, announced the development of defense and military relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, adding "based on an agreement signed by all the Caspian coastal countries, including Azerbaijan, the two countries will hold joint naval drills in the Sea."

Bagheri:

Commonalities between Iran, Azerbaijan 'impetus to expansion of ties'

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Referring to the need for peaceful resolution of regional disputes, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri stressed Iran's support for the territorial integrity and security of Azerbaijan's borders.

Terrorist war against Syrian people no longer limited to Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the terrorist war waged against the Syrian people is no longer limited to Syria only and this underlines the importance of cementing the Syria-Russia relations at this important stage of the region’s history.

Over 3,000 activists sign petition to bar anti-Iran conf. in Warsaw

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Over 3,000 activists in the United States and other countries have signed a petition urging the European countries to bar the US-led conference against Iran, which is due in Warsaw next month.

Rouhani has adopted ‘good’ decisions in response to EU measures: Veep

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that President Rouhani and Supreme National Security Council have arrived at good decisions in response to unconstructive interactions of European countries with Iran.

Lyon explosion: Huge blast at university campus in France

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – French authorities say a strong explosion and fire has hit a science building at the University of Lyon. At least three people have been slightly injured.