'Slaughter' goes to Lecce Film Fest in Italy

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Slaughter’, directed by Saman Hosseinpour and Ako Zandkarimi, has made it into the competition program of the 14th Lecce Film Festival in Italy.

Negotiations possible once US lifts unjust sanctions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wed. that negotiations could take place once the US removed its unjust sanctions against Iran, adding that even heads of P5+1 could hold talks in a joint meeting format.

Vaezi calls Iran-Azerbaijan ties ‘strategic’

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi hailed the “strategic ties” between the Islamic Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling for concerted efforts to use all capacities in the interest of the two and all regional states.

India’s Kerala filmfest. features Iranian cinema with 4 titles

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Four Iranian features, including ‘The Warden’ and ‘Castle of Dreams’, make up the screening program of this year’s edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala in India.

Experts complete overhaul of SP gas platforms

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Overhaul operations of 22 offshore platforms in the giant South Pars Gas Field have come to an end after 160 days.

Iran follows joint oil projects with Azerbaijan in earnest: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran is pursuing the implementation of joint oil projects with the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea.

Araghchi delivers Pres. Rouhani's message to Japanese PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has forwarded a letter from President Hassan Rouhani to Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan.

Iran police commander says identification and arrest of rioters will continue

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari says the identifying and arrest of rioters and elements behind the recent unrest in the country will continue.

Iranian, Japanese diplomats celebrate 90 years of official bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – During a ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday with the participation of Iranian and Japanese deputy foreign ministers, 90 years of official bilateral relations between the two countries was commemorated.

Iranian President forms committee to survey recent riots

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) –Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered a committee to be formed to survey the way for compensating for the losses inflicted on some of the Iranian citizens during the recent riots.

At least 5 rockets hit largest American military base in Iraq: reports

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Arabic media reports say minutes ago that at least 5 rockets have hit largest American base in Iraq,

By: Hanif Ghafari

NATO at zero point!

The NATO summit in London shows clearly that the North Atlantic Treaty is in a serious crisis for its survival. In recent days, Western analysts have analyzed and evaluated various aspects of the tensions and challenges among NATO members. The majority of NATO members are European countries.

Iran, Spain exchange medicine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The medicine trade between Iran and Spain is being developed by the Biotechnology Development Council of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss joint project in ICT field

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian communications minister has met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies.

Iran releases three Indian fishermen

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) –An Indian media reported that three fishermen from Tamil Nadu, detained by Iran after their Saudi-owned trawler was confiscated in January this year, have been released.

Deputy FM:

Iran to return to JCPOA commitments after lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with the Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, to discuss Iran nuclear deal of the JCPOA.

Pres. Rouhani to visit Japan for bilateral talks: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A Japanese-based news outlet said Tue. that talks between Tehran and Tokyo have taken place for preparation of the upcoming visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Japan.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Leader confirms Iran-China strategic 25-year coop. roadmap

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri announced on Tuesday that the 25-year-cooperation roadmap between Iran and China is confirmed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Roads min.:

Trade volume exchange between Iran, Kyrgyzstan at $44mn

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami put the current trade volume exchange between Iran and Kyrgyzstan at $44 million.

Passive Def. chief stresses need to establish national social network

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali pointed to the country’s need to cut dependency on international internet and developing national social networks.  

Tehran to host Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Commission on technology

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Information and Communications Technology Minister said that Tehran will host the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Commission in the field of ICT next week.

'Mr. Deer' goes to London Intl. Animation Festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Mr. Deer’ directed by Mojtaba Mousavi is taking part at the competition program of 16th London International Animation Festival in the UK.

Iran Health Agency offers rhinoplasty, hair transplant with best possible results, lowest possible cost

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Rhinoplasty in Iran brings you the best possible results for the lowest possible costs, from a country known as the nose job capital of the world.

Belgium Millennium Festival documentaries at Iran's Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Seven documentaries from Millennium Festival in Belgium are selected to be screened at the 13th Cinéma Vérité.

Police chief hails good state of security in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Commander Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari lauded the state of peace and security which currently is going on in the country.