Iran, Iraq sign MoU to establish arbitration cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian and Iraqi chambers of commerce have signed an MoU to establish arbitration cooperation.

'Eclipse' honored as best film at Minimalen Short FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli managed to receive an honorary diploma for the best film at the 34th edition of the Minimalen Short Film Festival in Norway.

Five martyred in attack of Saudi fighter jets on Yemen Ma’rib

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Five Yemeni people were martyred in the attack of fighter jets of Saudi-led coalition on Ma’rib province on Tuesday evening.

In course of Vienna talks:

MP urges Russia to play role in achieving fair deal in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament pointed to President Raeisi’s visit to Russia amid the ongoing Vienna talks, calling on Moscow to play an active role in achieving a win-win agreement in the talks.

Iran envoy meets Chief Justice of Pakistan on judicial coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador held a meeting with the Chief Justice of Pakistan to stress the importance of developing judicial cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

14 killed, wounded in a suicide attack in Somalia

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Following the suicide attack in at a restaurant in Somalian capital Mogadishu on Tuesday evening, four people were killed and 10 others were injured.

Mark Dankov:

US insane if it imagines it can confront Russia over Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A former US Senate candidate says that the idea of a clash between Russia and the US over Ukraine is foolish.

FM spox:

Blockade, military attacks not a solution to Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Referring to the recent developments in Yemen, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that blockade and military attacks are not the solution to Yemen’s crisis and such actions will exacerbate the tensions in the region.

Vienna talks get more serious as Iran meets E3, Mora Tue.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met with the envoys of the European Union (EU) and three European countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna as Vienna talks get more serious on Tuesday.

Progress needed in Vienna talks: German FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for progress in Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 and said that

Iran's IGEDC signs agreement with Romania’s Gaz Vest

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC) has signed a deal with the Gaz Vest company of Romani to carry out engineering services and construct gas pipes, gas pressure booster stations in Romania.

Sayyari:

Iran has relations with all regional countries despite bans

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Tuesday that despite being under tough sanctions, Iran has relations with all nations.

EU's Mora, Russia's Ryabkov hold talks on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Secretary-General of EU External Action Service Enrique Mora and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov held a meeting in Moscow on European security architecture, JCPOA and Venezuela talks.

Iran, Russia ministers to discuss energy ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji will discuss strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the field of oil and energy with the Russian Minister of energy in Moscow.

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Iran, Russia, China to hold joint drills

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – According to a Russian source, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold a joint naval exercise.

Haj Qassem supporters campaign against Instagram

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Supports of Martyr Soleimani to show their protest against the removal of their posts and stories about the martyr from Instagram have launched an online campaign against the social networking website.

Vienna talks continue on a main draft, 3 annexes

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran and the P4+1 are currently working on four texts, one of which is called "decision text" and the other three are annexes that deal with the implementation of possible agreement.

US smuggles stolen Syrian oil to its bases in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The US military forces have brought a convoy of vehicles loaded with military equipment and tanker trucks carrying stolen oil from Syria to their bases in northern Iraq.

Train explosion in Western Pakistan leaves dozen injured

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Bomb explosion on a passenger train near Bolan area in western Pakistan left dozens of people wounded.

Raeisi to visit Moscow Wed. to discuss bilateral ties, JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will travel to Moscow on Wednesday to hold talks with the Russian counterpart on bilateral ties between the two countries as well as the JCPOA.

Iran, Nakhchivan discuss resolving issues on customs coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Nakhchivan discussed resolving the issues around customs cooperation of the two countries.

TCCIMA chairman:

Iran’s non-oil exports register 40% growth in current year

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Stating that both production and trade situation have relatively boomed, Chairman of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) said the country’s non-oil exports has registered a 40% hike.

Yemen announces;

Types of missiles, drones used in operation against Abu Dhabi

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Spokesman for Yemen Armed Forces said in a further explanation of yesterday's attack on Abu Dhabi that the Quds-2 and Zolfaghar missiles and Samad-3 UAV were used in operation.

Energy Min.:

Tehran ready to reach trade coop. agreement with Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister's advisor, the Iranian Minister of Energy announced Iran's readiness to prepare a comprehensive cooperation agreement in trade exchange with Iraq.

Hezbollah reportedly rejected US request for talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A Lebanese source reported that Washington had asked to communicate with Hezbollah officials to discuss some issues, but the movement flatly rejected the request.

Iran-Russia, closer than ever

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – According to the Russian state TV, President Vladimir Putin will receive his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in the coming week.