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Amir-Abdollahian:

Neither ‘council’ nor ‘cooperation’ remains from the ‘PGCC’

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council enjoys neither ‘cooperation’ not ‘council.

Iran to face Qatar behind closed doors

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The friendly match between national football teams of Iran and Qatar will be held behind closed doors.

Qatari emir, sultan of Oman not to join PGCC summit in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Qatari emir and the Sultan of Oman will not join Persian Gulf summit to be held in Saudi Arabia today.

Iran should freely sell its oil without any pressure: Oil min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said Iran is not fine with the amount of oil it can export by the waivers provided by US to its old customers, saying the country should be able to sell its oil without any pressure.

Oil Min. Zangeneh meets Qatari counterpart in Vienna

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh met his Qatari counterpart Saad al-Kaabi in Vienna on Thursday, discussing increased meddling of other countries in OPEC decisions.

Out of OPEC, Qatar can start to market Iran's oil: Expert

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – After withdrawal from OPEC, Qatar can start to market Iranian oil to Asia and Europe, Sam Barden, director of the international trading and consulting company SBI Markets said on Tuesday.

Zangeneh:

Reasons for Qatar's departure from OPEC must be explored

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says OPEC has major problems with some oil producers except Qatar, and the reasons for Qatar’s exit from the organization must be examined.

Iran’s OPEC governor:

OPEC, non-OPEC unlikely to extend agreement to cut production

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's OPEC Governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili says OPEC and non-OPEC partners are unlikely to extend their agreement to cut production in a bid to shore up prices.

Direct Doha-Isfahan flight to be launched in January

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The director general of Isfahan Province Airports Company said Sun. that the first flight in Doha-Isfahan route will be launched on January 4, 2019.

Qatar Airways to increase flights to Iran despite US threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Qatar Airways will add more flights to Iran from January, the state-owned Persian Gulf airline announced on Monday just weeks after the United States reimposed sanctions on Tehran.

Iran national football team draws friendly vs Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian national football team drew 1-1 versus the national football team of Venezuela in a friendly match in Qatar.

Exports to Qatar drop 11% in volume, rise 44% in value

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran's exports to Qatar have dropped 11% in volume and increased by 44% in value in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – Oct. 21).

Beiranvand reportedly shortlisted for Asia’s best player of 2018

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Team Melli and Persepolis’ Alireza Beiranvand is reportedly being shortlisted for Asia’s Footballer of the Year 2018.

Iran to build football camps in Kish to prepare for co-hosting 2022 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The project of building football camps in Kish Island will start soon as a step to prepare the region for a probable co-hosting of 2022 Qatar World Cup, said sports director of Kish Free Zone Organization Bahram Afsharzadeh.

By: Fatemeh Salehi

Arab NATO against Iran, an unfulfilled dream

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Washington will face defeat in the formation of a united Arab front against Iran, as Arab states are still struggling with many regional and domestic challenges and Iran will remain a strong actor in the region.

Iran lashes out at Bahraini court’s verdict against Sheikh Ali Salman

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi issued a statement Sun. condemning the life sentence verdict issued by a Bahraini appeal court against prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Ali Salman.

Iran’s production in South Pars field overtakes Qatar’s

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Just few days before the new round of sanctions against Iran oil industry kick in, it has been reported that Iran's capacity to produce gas in in the South Pars gas field has risen to 600 million cubic meters per day exceeding that of Qatar.

Seven countries withdraw from Saudi-led football union

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Seven South Asian countries unanimously withdrew from South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) which is led by Saudis.

Iran’s Perspolis advances to AFC Champion League final showdown

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Perspolis FC drew 1-1 versus Al Sadd of Qatar in the return match of the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari meets with Qatari FM to discuss Syria, Yemen issues

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Special Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Political Affairs, met and held talks with the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha to discuss Syrian and Yemeni issues.

Pres. Rouhani:

Interference in other states’ domestic affairs 'unacceptable'

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned some regional countries for interfering in other state’s domestic affairs, calling for promoting peace and stability in the region.

Iran’s Bushehr, Qatar poise for enhancing bilateral business ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Head of Bushehr province’s Industry, Mine and Trade Organization Seyed Hossein Hosseini Mohammadi said that suitable grounds are provided for promoting trade and business relationship with neighboring Qatar.