CBI continues its work through ‘unsanctionable’ networks: Hemmati

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati said that the body continues its work despite the US’s sanctions imposed on it.

'Douch' goes to Jio MAMI Mumbai filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Douch', directed by Amir Mashhadi Abbas, is taking part at the competition program of 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in India.

By: Afshin Majlesi

Despite media bias, Western people have right to authentic information on Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Mass media outlets, including news agencies, radio, television, the Internet and mobile platforms, have undoubtedly become the primary source of information for the majority of, if not all, individuals in modern societies.

Iran, Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda: road min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Road Minister Mohammad Eslami announced on Sunday that Iran and Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda.

Russia says cannot understand US' strategy, purpose in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Moscow cannot understand the strategy and objective of Washington’s presence in the conflict area in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Russia’s NTV channel on Saturday.

UAE has released $700mn of Iran’s frozen assets: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the United Arab Emirates is trying to revise its relations with Iran and has released $700 million of Tehran’s frozen assets.

Zam’s arrest took foreign intelligence services by surprise: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Sunday detaining Ruhollah Zam, the administrator of the counterrevolutionary website Amad News, was a surprise for foreign intelligent services.

Sharif uni. among 250 top world universities in computer sciences

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Based on the latest data released by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, Sharif University of Technology is the first Iranian university which now stands among the 250 world universities top in computer sciences.

Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.

'Driving Lessons' participating at Shnit filmfest. in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Driving Lessons’, directed by Marzieh Riahi, is taking part at the 17th edition of Switzerland's Shnit International Short Film Festival currently underway in various cities around the world.

Iran, Azerbaijan sign 6 MoUs on tech. cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – As many as six memoranda of understanding have been signed between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku in a bid to boost technological cooperation between the knowledge-based companies of the two sides.

Baeidinejad :

MKO terrorists trying to manipulate public opinion

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to London slammed the Albania-based Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK/MKO) terrorist group for its efforts to manipulate the public opinion by the fake news.

841-MW production capacity of renewable power plants ‘active’ in nationwide

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) Spokesman Jafar Mohammadnejad Sigaroudi said that 841-megawatt production capacity of renewable power plants is active in the country.

Iranian doc ‘The Narrow Red Line’ to vie at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Farzad Khoshdast’s ‘The Narrow Red Line’ is Iran’s sole representative at the documentary section of the 13th edition of Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Australia.

Iraq accounts for Iran’s maximum nanotechnology products exports share

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Director of Iran-Iraq Business Cooperation Office Kaveh Daliri said on Sunday that most nanotechnology products of the country have been exported to neighboring Iraq in the past two years.

Tabriz heritage en route to UNESCO inscription

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran and Germany are expanding archeological collaboration in line with the plans to inscribe the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in the northwestern East Azarbaijan province, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.

TPOI head urges commercial envoys to identify rivals in target countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Hamidreza Zaadboom called on commercial envoys and economic attaches of Iranian embassies to identify their trade and business rivals in target countries and report their data to exporters.

Iran to celebrate Intl. Animation Day in nature

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – ASIFA Iran, in collaboration with the Iranian Animation Guild, will be organizing a special outing in the nature on November 8th to celebrate the 18th International Animation Day.

Qazvin province H1 exports up by 54%

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Some 430,000 tons of goods worth $263 million were exported from the northern Iranian province of Qazvin in the first six months of the current fiscal (March 21- September 22), a senior official said.

Iran finishes Sofia Taekwondo Grand Prix with two bronze medals

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondokas collected two bronze medals in World Taekwondo Grand Prix, held in Bulgaria’s Sofia.

'A Hairy Tale' wins at 35th Warsaw Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Homayoun Ghanizadeh’s debut feature ‘A Hairy Tale’ has won the Special Jury Award of 35th edition of Warsaw Film Festival in Poland, held on 11-20 October 2019.

Iran’s saffron output to hit 430 tons this year

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian farmers are expected to produce a total of 430 tons of saffron in the current fiscal year (March 2019-2020), a senior official affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday.