Iranian official reacts to Saudi Arabia's claims on Iran's role in Yemeni attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – An advisor to Iran’s president Wed. rejected the results of an investigation by Saudi authorities on the recent attacks on Aramco, saying that "Saudi Arabia knows nothing".

FM Zarif reacts to latest US sanctions after Saudi anti-Iran claims

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned the new US sanctions announced after Saudi Arabia's press conference on the recent attack on Aramco.

Iran gains easy win versus India at 2019 Asian Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s national volleyball team trounced the Indian national team 3-0 in its second match in the second stage of the 2019 Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship.

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Yemeni Ansarullah issued warning before drone attacks on Saudi Aramco

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Saudi Arabia ignored the prior waning by Yemeni Ansarullah before drone attacks on its oil facilities.

New Swedish envoy presents credentials to Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The new Ambassador of Sweden to Tehran Mattias Lentz submitted a copy of his credentials to Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday.

France wants facts before commenting on Saudi attack: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The French foreign ministry spokeswoman said Wed. that France will not rush into commenting on who was behind an attack on Saudi oil installations.

US maximum pressure policy won’t go anywhere: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – "The US is continuing its maximum pressure against Iran while the policy will get them nowhere," Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said on the sidelines of the 52nd anniversary ceremony of establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday.

Iran, Armenia confer on implementation of mutual MOUs

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – In a meeting between Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Kazem Sajjadi and Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zaruhi Batoyan in Moscow on Wednesday, the two sides discussed ways to implement the signed MOUs between Tehran and Yerevan.

Recent Yemeni drone attacks huge blow to Saudi Arabia: Guardian Council chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Secretary of Guardian Council Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said the recent drone attacks by Yemeni forces has inflicted severe damage on Saudi Arabia.

Iranian drones ‘better than foreign ones’: VP Sattari

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that some domestically-produced drones are better than their foreign versions.

Iran, Austria to expand cooperation on tourism: Austrian deputy min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – "Iran and Austria can expand cooperation on exchanging tourists and professors, as the sector cannot be put under sanctions," Cultural Deputy of the Austrian Embassy in Tehran Alexander Rieger said addressing the news conference of International Sustainable Eco-tourism Symposium.  

No evidence pertaining to Iran's involvement in Saudi attacks: Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Japan has not seen any intelligence that shows Iran was involved in the recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, say’s the new Japanese defense minister.

Iran to increase tariff on raw minerals: VP Sattari

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said on Tue. that tariff rates for exporting raw minerals will increase.

Iran to respond decisively to any potential aggression: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday that Iran is fully ready to counter any possible aggression and malicious act with the harshest response possible.

40 Iranian knowledge-based firms to attend ‘Syria Rebuild 2019’ exhibition

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Head of Innovation and Development Fund for International and Communications Affairs Yaser Arabnia said that as many as 40 Iranian knowledge-based firms will participate in ‘Syria Rebuild 2019’ Exhibition.

Iran highlights 'Speak up for Patient Safety' on World Patient Safety Day 2019

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) commemorated the first ever World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) in the country under the theme “Patient safety: a global health priority”.

Oil is not a weapon, says min. Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh warned against the use of oil as a weapon, calling for its free trade in international markets.

Iranian researchers make juice out of algae

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – A team of researchers at the Iranian National Algae Culture Collection have produced a kind of protein-rich juice out of algae with a somewhat astringent flavor.

Defense Minister dismisses Iran’s involvement in Yemeni raids

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed accusations of Iran’s involvement in recent Yemeni attacks at oil facilities of Saudi Arabia.

Arbaeen march has introduced Imam Hossein to world: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Arbaeen trek has introduced Imam Hossein (PBUH) and the teachings of Ashura to the world.

Iran sends note to US following attacks at Saudi oil facilities

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Following US allegations against Iran regarding involvement in attacks against two oil facilities of Saudi Arabia, Tehran has sent a political note to the American side.

Pres. Rouhani’s visit to NY may not happen

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his accompanying delegation to New York for the annual UN General Assembly meeting may be canceled as US administration has refused to issue visas until now.

‘Rooster’ to be staged in Turkey

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Written by Mohammad Rahimian and directed by Reza Ahmadi, ‘Rooster’ will go on stage in Turkey.

Yemenis attack on Saudi industrial site 'just a warning': Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Yemenis chose to target an industrial site in Saudi Arabia instead of a residential one to send a warning to their enemies.

Iran to bypass SWIFT for trade transactions: CBI governor

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Governor of Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Wed. that the country is making efforts to further strengthen trade transactions via national currencies, and render SWIFT practically useless.

‘Hendi & Hormoz’ to vie in 3 upcoming intl. film festivals

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Abbas Amini’s feature ‘Hendi & Hormoz’, a co-production between Iran and Czech Republic, has been accepted into the competition programs of three upcoming film festivals in the UAE, Ireland and Italy.