Iran says ready for new investment in its oil sector

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Oil Ministry has issued a statement saying that it would welcome any offer for foreign investment in its oil and gas projects.

2 wounded in shooting in West Bank town of Hawara

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Israeli regime media reported a new shooting against Zionist settlers in the town of Hawara in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.

"Beyond the Wall" wins award at Geneva Intl Film Festival

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian drama film "Beyond the Wall" won an award at the Geneva International Film Festival.

Iran athletes bag 5 medals in UAE

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian athletes have scooped 5 colorful medals in 2023 Muscle Beach competitions being held in Dubai, UAE.

New Turkey's amb. presents credential to Amir-Aabdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Hicabi Kırlangıç, the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Tehran presented his copy of credentials to foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday.

Shamkhani thanks Iraq for decisive role in deal with Saudis

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council appreciated the efforts of the Iraqi government in hosting five rounds of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia which resulted in an agreement on restoring ties.

Putin:

Russia has hypersonic weapons now, but it does not use them

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Russia does not use hypersonic weapons in fact now, though it has them, same as other cutting-edge systems, President Vladimir Putin says.

Iranian official:

Saudi king invites Iranian president to visit Riyadh

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Jamshidi, a political advisor to Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a tweet on Sunday reported that the Saudi king has invited president Raeisi to visit Riyadh.

Iran, Iraq ink agreement on security cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi top security officials signed an agreement on security cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad in the presence of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani on Sunday.

3 sports people represent Iran at OCA/OS Athlete Forum

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Three sports people represented Iran at a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Thailand.

At least 19 killed in bus accident in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – A speeding bus veered off a major expressway in central Bangladesh and plunged into a ditch, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens, police said.

Iran, Bahrain to reopen embassies in near future: MP

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Bahrain are set to reopen embassies in the near future, parliament member Elham Azad told news sources on Sunday.

Iran FM says to meet Saudi counterpart soon

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister said Sun. that he will meet with his Saudi counterpart in near future, adding that both sides have agreed that technical delegations will visit the embassies and consulates general to re-open them.

Iran, Iraq top security officials stress boosting cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani and his Iraqi counterpart Qassim al-Araji in a meeting called for developing the level of cooperation to counter insecurity.

Syrian president pays official visit to UAE

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday afternoon to hold meetings with Abu Dhabi officials.

Iran to attend world fencing cup in Budapest

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian fencers are scheduled to take part in the world fencing cup in Budapest.

Portugal protesters march in anti-poverty demonstrations

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Thousands of people have marched in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, calling for higher wages and other measures to help tackle poverty and the rising cost of living.

Iran slams French police violence against protestors

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani in a tweet on Sunday criticized the violence of French police in countering the protestors.

Iran ping pong players bag 6 medals in Iraq

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian boys have snatched six various medals at the WTT Youth Contender Sulaymaniyah 2023.

Iran top security official meets Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official met and held talks with Iraq's National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport on Sunday.

North Korea launches ballistic missile: Japanese coast guards

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – North Korea launched what is presumed to be a ballistic missile on Sunday, Japanese coast guards reported.

Iran into 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup semis

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 11-2 on Saturday to book their place in the semifinals round of the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup.

Fire in Canada's Oakville leave 1 person dead

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – One person and a pet are dead after a fire in Oakville on Saturday evening.