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Insulting Quran, Prophet sign of ISIL terrorism against Islam

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs strongly rebuked the recent blasphemous actions against the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), terming such moves as the resumption of ISIL terrorism.

Ayatollah Lankarani condemns Quran desecration in Sweden

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Ayatollah Lankarani issued a statement and called on the Iranian government to take the strongest actions against burning the Holy Quran in Sweden.

'Zionist regime alive by making crises, violating intl. laws'

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Sweden Ahmad Masoumifar believes that the Zionist regime's survival relies on making crises as well as violating the international regulations and legal rights of other countries.

Pres. Rouhani felicitates Sweden on National Day

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the King of Sweden on the occasion of the country’s National Day on June 6.

Iranian amb. to Sweden:

US sanctions main barrier to Iran's combat against Covid-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – In a meeting with Swedish FM Ann Linde, Iran's Ambassador to Stockholm Ahmad Masoumifar referred to US inhumane sanctions as the main barrier against the Islamic Republic's fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Sweden’s Film Fest Sundsvall to host two Iranian tittles

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Two Iranian short films, namely 'Exam' and ‘Slaughter’, will take part at 3rd Film Fest Sundsvall in Sweden.

New Iranian envoy presents credentials to Sweden's King

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran's newly-appointed Ambassador to Stockholm Ahmad Masoumifar submitted his credentials to the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf on Thursday.

Iran’s new ambassador to Sweden submits credentials

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran's newly-appointed Ambassador in Stockholm Ahmad Masoumifar submitted a copy of his credentials to the director of Sweden’s Foreign Ministry Formalities Department on Wednesday.

Iran Air to resume flights to Sweden after 3 weeks

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Swedish Transport Agency has agreed with resumption of Iran Air flights to Stockholm and Gothenburg after three weeks since the Ukrainian plane crash in Iran.

43rd Göteborg fest. featuring films from Iranian cinema

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A number of Iranian films, including ‘Sunless Shadows’ by Mehrdad Oskouei and ‘Son-Mother’ by Mahnaz Mohammadi, are taking part at the 43rd edition of Göteborg Film Festival in Sweden.

All must condemn US crimes, killings in region: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Speaking to Swedish PM over phone, Iranian President Rouhani stressed the need for everyone to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, calling on all to work for stability and security in the region.

Iran-Ukraine joint meeting held to investigate clues for plane crash in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian and Ukrainian experts meet in Tehran on Thursday to investigate the causes of the Ukrainian Airlines plane crash.

Rouhani voices Iran's readiness to deepen ties with Sweden

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Stating that Iran and Sweden have always had good relations, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed hope that Tehran-Stockholm relations would further deepen in the interests of the two nations.

Senior FM assistant:

Stopping war, siege lift only way to reach political solution in Yemen

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – “Putting an end to the war and lifting the siege over Yemen besides holding Yemeni-Yemeni talks are the prerequisite to reach a comprehensive political solution in the country,” Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji said on Wednesday.

Zarif meets with Swedish deputy FM, Japanese and Mexican diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with visiting diplomats from Sweden, Japan and Mexico in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran determined to continue reductions in JCPOA commitments: Dep. FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said Wed. that Iran will continue cuts to its commitments under the nuclear deal (JCPOA) until its demands are met.

'Orange Days' wins best film at Yari Filmfest. in Sweden

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian fiction-feature ‘Orange Days’ directed by Arash Lahooti won the best film award at the 19th Yari Iranian Film Festival in Sweden.

Swedish PM voices support for INSTEX in Rouhani meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian President Rouhani, the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said his country is looking for practical ways to operate the EU’s financial mechanism for Iran, INSTEX, as soon as possible.

New Swedish envoy presents credentials to Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The new Ambassador of Sweden to Tehran Mattias Lentz submitted a copy of his credentials to Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday.

‘Better than Neil Armstrong’ goes to Lund Fantastic filmfest. in Sweden

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Better than Neil Armstrong’, directed by Alireza Ghasemi, has made it into the competition program of 25th Lund International Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden.

‘Rona, Azim’s Mother’ wins best film at Sama filmfest. in Sweden

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Rona, Azim’s Mother’, directed by Jamshid Mahmoudi, has won the best film award at the 2019 Sama Film Festival in Sweden.

MovieScore Media to release 'The Last Fiction' OSTs

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Swedish record label MovieScore Media is set to release the original soundtracks of the acclaimed Iranian animated movie 'The Last Fiction' by Ashkan Rahgozar.

Zarif meets Norwegian PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Thursday morning.

Zarif arrives in Norway

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a three-nation tour to Nordic countries, arrived in Oslo from Stockholm on Wednesday.

Excellent discussions on preserving JCPOA held with the Swedish: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – In a tweet on Wednesday, Iranian foreign Minister Mohammad Jvad Zarif announced that during his trip to Sweden, excellent discussions on ways to meaningfully preserve the JCPOA were held.

Zarif holds talks with Swedish parliament speaker, PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held meetings with Sweden’s Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlén and the Prime Minister Stefan Löfven in Stockholm to discuss a variety of issues as well as bilateral cooperation.

Iran will take next step on reducing JCPOA commitments: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran will take the next step towards reducing its JCPOA commitments in the face of Europeans’ lack of action to abide by their obligations under the nuclear deal.