Storm with 75 km/h winds ravage Iran-Iraq border areas

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – A storm has hit the western border areas with Iraq, forcing the Arbaeen pilgrims heading towards Iraq to redirect their ways.

French lawmakers:

Iran must benefit from JCPOA economic effects

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The president of France-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Mrs. Delphine O has hailed the financial mechanism that the EU has promised Iran as a significant step to secure Iran's interests in the JCPOA.

Zarif attends Parl. session to face MPs' questions on foreign affairs

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attended a meeting of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Sun. to answer the lawmakers’ questions on the Ministry's handling of various foreign issues.

Enemies threaten Iran with modern tools; US pressures not to last long

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali says that the United States cannot pressure Iran economically for a long time, adding that Iran is facing new forms of external threats.

Germany seeks to deepen cultural relations with Iran: Envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – German Ambassador to Tehran Michael Klor-Berchtold said that his country is after expanding and cementing cultural ties with Iran.

IRGC, Basij provide buses, trains to Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – An official at Basij Organization has said that as many as 650 buses (coaches) as well as 2 trains have been assigned to carry the Arbaeen Pilgrims from Iran to Iraq.

Jaberi, Maurer discuss latest developments in ME

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Special Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Political Affairs and Peter Maurer, the president of the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC) held a meeting in Tehran, conferring on the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Sri Lanka seeks waiver for Iranian oil imports

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Sri Lanka, which is dependent on Iranian light crude, has sought advice from India over its strategy on purchasing oil from the country in the light of tightening US sanctions during bilateral talks.

Iranian female directors send 4 titles to POW Film Fest

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Four short Iranian films, including ‘Oblivion’ by Fatemeh Mohammadi and ‘Peace Carpet’ by Ziba Arjang, have been accepted into the screening program of 10th Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POW Film Fest) in the US.

Iran-Brazil parliamentary friendship group meets with Brazilian authorities

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A high-ranking delegation from Iran-Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group met and held talks with Brazilian officials in Brasilia within the framework of promoting and developing parliamentary ties between the two countries as well as expanding bilateral relationship in relevant fields.

In Moscow:

Iran, Russia, India study ways of boosting cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Delegations from Iran, Russia and India met in Moscow on Sunday conferring on the threats of the modern world and hurdles in expanding regional cooperation between the neighboring states.

VP Jahangiri:

Leader agrees to $500mn withdrawal for pharmaceuticals

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s VP Es’hagh Jahangiri said Sun. that Leader of Islamic Revolution has agreed to the withdrawal of $500 million from Iran's sovereign wealth fund to support pharmaceutical companies.

Russia says US withdrawal from Nuclear Forces Treaty ‘very dangerous’

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that US decision to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia is a “very dangerous step”.

‘Sunset Truck’ goes to Brazil’s Mostra Filmfest

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Sunset Truck', directed by Abolfazl Saffary, will be screened at the 42nd São Paulo International Film Festival, also known as Mostra, in Brazil.

‘Life without Life’ to vie at Duhok Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian drama ‘Life without Life’ written and directed by Kaveh Moeinfar will vie at 2018 Duhok International Film Festival in Dahuk City in Iraqi Kurdistan.

3 Iranian titles win top prizes at Thailand’s BANGIFF

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The 4th BangkokThai International Film Festival (BANGIFF) has given three awards to Iranian films, including ‘Kupal’ by Kazem Molaei, and ‘Retouch’ by Kaveh Mazaheri.

World reacts with skepticism to Saudi account of Jamal Khashoggi's death

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – American lawmakers and European leaders have reacted with skepticism following the Saudi government's confirmation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death.