Several dead as blasts rock Jalalabad, Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – According to the latest reports, at least seven people have been killed and some 30 wounded in a series of blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad and the country’s capital, Kabul.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 21

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, September 21.

Iran stresses need for more active UNHCR role in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's hosting of millions of refugees, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for a more active UNHCR role to address the critical humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

'Playmaker' to vie at Sportfilm Liberec Intl. Ficts Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian documentary 'Play Maker', directed by Hadis Janbozorgi, is to vie at Sportfilm Liberec International Ficts Festival.

US says no date yet been set for resumption of Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – A spokesperson for State Department said late on Monday that no date has yet been set for the resumption of Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA, in Austrian capital of Vienna.

Iran, IAEA stress cementing ties based on mutual respect

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emphasized the need to establish relations based on mutual respect and good faith.

Tanzania FM congratulates new Iranian counterpart

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Liberata Mulamula, the foreign minister of Tanzania offered congratulations to her Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on winning a vote of confidence from the Iranian parliament and taking office.

Mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas continues

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The United States forcibly flew out hundreds of mostly Haitian migrants on the border between Texas and Mexico and plans to expel about 12,000 more over the next week.

Iranian, Russian nuclear chiefs hold meeting in Vienna

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)’s Chief Mohammad Eslami met and held talks with the Director-General of Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) on Mon. on the sidelines of IAEA's 65th General Conference.

Top military aide to Leader:

US has to escape from Syria, PG after Afghanistan experience

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said Monday that the Americans have to flee Syria and Persian Gulf region as soon as possible after their humiliating experience in Afghanistan.

ICCIMA chairman:

Virtual exhibition 'chance to introduce Iran-Oman potentials'

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said that virtual exhibition is an opportunity to introduce capabilities, potentialities and products of Iran and Oman.

Iran records 7.6% economic growth in Spring: SCI

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – According to the latest figures released by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) on Monday, the country recorded a 7.6% economic growth in Spring as compared to the same period last year.

Efforts underway to resume intl. commercial flights in Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Efforts are underway to solve all technical difficulties before international commercial flights resume in Kabul International Airport, airport director Abdul Hadi Hamadani said on Monday.

"Before revolution, Yemen was ruled by US ambassador": Houthi

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Yemeni Ansarullah leader said that before the revolution, the Yemeni affairs were in the hands of the US ambassador, adding that the country was a totally failed state under full occupation.

Syria stresses right to respond to recent Turkish aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned on Monday the recent aggressive and hostile practices by Turkey, stressing the right to respond to them.

Biden reiterates claims on US desire to return to JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Addressing International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in a message, the US President reiterated Washington's desire to return to the Iran nuclear deal.

Zionist regime unable to confront Resistance groups: Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces stressed that Zionists are not able to match the power of Resistance groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, adding that Zionists will receive a crushing response if Iran is threatened.

IRGC chief:

US defeat, decline of Saudi Arabia achieved after Resistance

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that Resistance dealt a heavy blow to the United States and Saudi Arabia.

'White Clad' to represent Iran in 2022 Oscars

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – 'White Clad', a production of the Iranian Youth Cinema Society by Reza Fahimi, will be Iran's representative in the 94th Oscars ceremony slated for March 2022.

IRGC:

Four bases belonging to terrorists in north Iraq destroyed

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The IRGC said in a statement on Monday that their forces targeted and destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Kish to host PVAO Men’s Championship in Nov.

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran's southern Kish Island will host Paravolley Asia Oceana Sitting Volleyball Championship in November.

Iran nuclear head urges IAEA to be impartial, independent

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – At the IAEA's 65th General Conference, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) urged the international nuclear watchdog to remain impartial and avoid making politically motivated decisions.

Iran COVID-19 update: 17,397 new cases, 344 deaths

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 17,397 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country and 344 people have lost their lives since Sun.

Defense Min.:

Iran to give crushing response to any Zionists' unwise move

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will give a crushing response to any irrational move by the enemies, the Iranian Defense Minister said in reaction to the stupid statements and slanders of the Zionist enemies of the country.

‘The Cycling Wind’ goes to French film festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘The Cycling Wind’, directed by Nazanin Sobhan Sarbandi, has made it into the competition program of the 17th edition of the Festival international de Rennes Court Métrange in France.