1st indigenized ‘laparoscopy’ device unveiled in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The first domestically-manufactured ‘laparoscopy’ equipment was unveiled in Shahid Rajaee Hospital of Shiraz today morning in the presence of Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education for Medical Equipment Affairs Reza Masaeli.

Culture minister calls for focusing on national unity, amity

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi Amiri called on government officials to practice unity, amity and consider national interests into consideration more than before.

Iran still tops Asian football team in FIFA latest ranking

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – According to the latest FIFA ranking, Iran National Soccer Team (Team Melli) climbed five ranks to become 32nd in the world and took its title back from Australia.

S Korea to support companies affected by Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Trade ministry in Seoul said Thursday that South Korea will extend financial support for companies affected by reimposed sanctions on Iran and explore business opportunities in alternative markets to minimize fallouts to the local economy.

Official urges European countries to stand against US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations Kazem Gharibabadi called on European countries to stand against the US unilateralism.

An Iraqi official:

US moves not to hinder Iran-Iraq economic coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Head of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Jafar Rasul Hamdani said that US provocative moves will not create any obstacle behind Iran and Iraq economic cooperation.

Iran’s national flag hoisted in 2018 Asian Games Village

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The national flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran was hoisted in 2018 Asian Games Village, Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on Thursday.

Iran, Germany ink agreement in oil downstream industry

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan Oil Company (SOC) and German ADL Company inked a cooperation agreement in downstream sector.

Iran able to fully thwart threats: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Real Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Iranian government and nation enjoy high capability and can thwart conspiracies and plots waged by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian FM:

Caspian Sea Convention to fully secure Iran’s national interests

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a televised interview said that the current Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea will secure Iran’s national interests in the best form possible.

Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack in Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has strongly denounced a suicide terrorist attack which rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday.

71st anniv. of India's Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The 71st anniversary of Independence Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Tehran on Wednesday..

Selflessness main element of Iran’s power

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that Iran’s power, clout and capital is rooted in its popular base, as people are ready to defend Iran selflessly.

Larijani congratulates Lebanese counterpart on anniv. of victory in 33-day war

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – On the 12th anniversary of the victory of Hezbollah over the Israeli regime, Iranian top lawmaker Larijani sent a letter to his Lebanese counterpart congratulating the occasion.

Larijani congrats new Pakistani speaker on winning election

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – After Asad Qaiser won the vote to become the Speaker of the Pakistani National Assembly, Iranian Parliament speaker cabled him a letter of congratulations on acquiring the position.

Iran's U21 football held by KSA in 2018 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s U21 national football team was held by Saudi Arabia in the first game of 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Lavrov hails Aktau Convention as groundwork for settling issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Convention on Caspian Sea’s legal status laid the groundwork for settling all outstanding issues.

Iran’s new envoy to Geneva submits credentials to Michael Møller

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva, Esmaiel Baghaie Hamaneh, handed his credentials to Michael Møller, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, on Wednesday.