FM spox:

Any aggression to receive crushing response

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) –Reacting to the Israeli regime’s officials’ threats, the Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran will give a crushing response to any aggressive and foolish measures.  

Zarif, Ashraf Ghani meet in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the 8th Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process in Istanbul on Monday.

SMEs export $1.5bn products in eight months

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Market Development and International Affairs Manager of Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) Ahmad Javanmard said that Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) exported $1.5 billion worth of products in the first eight months of the current year (March 21 – Nov. 21).

Zarif expresses Iran's readiness for comprehensive prisoner swap with US

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has tweeted that Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, adding that “the ball is in the US’ court.”

Cinema Vérité screens biographical docs about prominent int'l figures

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Cinema Vérité will host 8 biographical documentaries about prominent docmakers from Russia, France, Germany, Sudan, Check, the UK, the US and Afghanistan.

Iranian parliament discusses Iraq development in a session with diplomats

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The vice-chairman of Parliament National Security Committee said Mon. that in session the recent developments in Iraq were discussed with the participation of Iran consulate general in Iraqi holy city of Najaf Hamid Makarem Shirazi.

Chitgar Lake hosting migratory birds passing Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Chitgar Lake, located in the north of Chitgar Park in northwestern Tehran, is hosting the migratory birds that have arrived in this artificial lake during the cold season from Eastern Europe and Northern Siberia.

Iran ready to have other deals with US to free other prisoners: cabinet spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei, has said about a recent prisoner swap between Iran and the United States that the issue was brought up during a UN General Assembly meeting back in September.

By the time, Europeans call off activation of trigger mechanism: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Monday that activation of the “dispute resolution mechanism,” which is also known as the trigger mechanism, by Europeans is cancelled by the time.

FM Zarif at Heart of Asia conference:

"There is no military solution in Afghanistan"

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Stating that the presence of foreign forces has never brought stability in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that there is no military solution in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Pakistani navy chiefs discuss ties in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi discussed on Monday cooperation in the maritime sector.

Iranian director wins at Romanian film festival

SANANDAJ, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian filmmaker Soran Rahimi has won the ‘Best Director’ award for his short film ‘End of the Road’ at the 23rd CineMAiubit International Student Film Festival in Romania.

Economy min.:

FDI at 20% growth in seven months

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) Farhad Dejpasand said that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a 20 percent growth in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), showing a growth as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

By: Shahab Ghayoumi

5th Anti-Corruption Congress in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The 5th Anti-Corruption Congress was held on Monday morning at the IRIB International Conference Center in the presence of Mohammad Nahavandian, the Vice President for Economic Affairs.

Tokyo conferring on Rouhani's visit to Japan: Abe

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Tokyo is holding discussions about a possible Japan visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this month, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday.

Iran extends agreement on electricity exports to Iraq: energy min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian informed on Monday that Iran has extended its exports of electricity to Iraq by signing a three-year cooperation document with the country.

Iran’s Zarif meets with Turkish counterpart in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Cavusoglu held a meeting in Istanbul Monday noon to discuss a wide range of mutual and international issues.

Albert Lamorisse's 'The Lovers' Wind' opens Cinema Vérité

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The 13th edition of Iran's international documentary film festival widely known as Cinema Vérité opened today in Charsou complex while screening the unique scenes of "The Lovers' Wind" directed by the French docmaker, Albert Lamorisse.

Negotiation ‘necessary, revolutionary’ act: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pointed to the importance of dialogue among nations, noting that this path can lead to foiling enemies’ conspiracies.

50 drug trafficking bands dismantled in Tehran in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police of Tehran Province have dismantled 50 smuggling bands and seized over 16 tons of different illicit drugs in the past eight months to November 22.

'Iran may become capable of exporting 40mn liters of gasoline p/d'

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Head of energy commission of Tehran Chamber of Commerce predicted on Monday that, in case the government provides 65 trillion rials (about $500 million) of grants for converting cars into bi-fuel ones - running on both gasoline and CNG - Iran would be able to save 40 million liters of gasoline for exports per day.

Iran goalball into final of Asian c’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team defeated Japan in the semifinal of IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships to raise hopes for a Paralympics berth.

Iran to give harsh response to any aggression, foolish measure: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – In a reaction to the recent remarks of the FM of the Israeli regime, the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that the Islamic Republic will give harsh answer to any aggression or foolish measure by the enemies.

Persepolis’ Khalilzadeh goal voted best of AFC Champions League 2019

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A scissor kick by Persepolis defender Shojae Khalilzadeh against Al Ahlai in the group stage of 2019 AFC Champions League was voted as the best goal of the tournament.

Iran predicts daily export of 1mn barrels of oil per day in next year

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Head of Plan and Budget Organization Mohammad Bagher Nobakht said the country is predicted to export one million of oil barrels per day (bpd), $50 a barrel, in the next year (to start March 21, 2020).