Brian Hook admits Yemen’s Ansarullah independent from Iran: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a major shift in the US foreign policy, the US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook has admitted that the Yemeni Ansarullah movement is independent from Iran.

‘Iran, Oman can fulfill $5 billion bilateral trade volume by 2020’

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Gholamhossein Shafei, the chairman of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) met and talked with his Omani counterpart in Tehran on Sunday afternoon.

Zarif, Georgia deputy FM discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with the Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili on Sunday afternoon in Tehran.

Iranian FM, Omani industry min. meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ali bin Masud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Oman met and held talks with Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran-Oman joint border under no threats: Brig. Gen. Rezaei

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a Sunday meeting with the Officer Commanding Royal Oman Police Coast Guard, Staff Colonel (Engineer) Ali Saif Khalfan Al Muqbali in Tehran, the commander of Iran Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ghasem Rezaei said that the 671-kilomter Iran-Oman joint border is presently under no threats.

US sanctions can create opportunities for coop. with Georgia: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the difficulties created by the US-led sanctions against Iran, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the sanctions could also bring new opportunities for Iran and Georgia to improve mutual ties.

Oman calls for Iran's help with manufacturing drones

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Omani industry minister said on Sunday that drone-manufacturing companies in his country require help from Iranian knowledge-based firms to improve their production quality.

Ayt. Sistani rejects Hosni Mubarak’s claim on disloyalty of Shiites to their homelands

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a letter, which dates back to 2006, top Iraqi Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani rejected a claim by the former Egyptian president Mubarak on the disloyalty of Shiite Arabs to their homelands.

Envoy sees a bright future for Iran-China relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Beijing Mohammad Keshavarzadeh has predicted a bright future for Iran-China relations.

Everything you need to know after Iran e-Visa rejection

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Here is what you need to know and do if your application for an Iran e-Visa ever got rejected.

Handing over a prisoner to Kuwait, Iran receives 3 from Qatar

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Deputy minister of the Judiciary for human rights and international affairs informed on Sunday that under its judiciary and legal cooperation with Kuwait and Qatar, Iran has extradited a prisoner to Kuwait and received three Iranian ones from Qatar.

‘Kiarostami and His Missing Cane’ goes to IntimaLente fest. in Italy

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Kiarostami and His Missing Cane’, about the world-renowned filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, has been accepted into the screening program of 9th IntimaLente Film Festival in Italy.

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Iran sees no limitation for expanding coop. with Oman

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that Islamic Republic of Iran sees no restriction for expanding and developing its relations with Oman.

US shows green light to Rouhani's visit to Tokyo

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The United States has shown approval toward Japan’s plan to have Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visit the country.

Karaj-Baku to resume direct flights

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Payam Special Economic Zone & Payam International Airport in Karaj, the central city of Alborz Province said that flight will be resumed between Payam International Airport in Karaj and Azeri capital Baku.

Iran determined to improve Zakzaky’s conditions: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran is conducting continuous negotiations with the Nigerian government to facilitate improvement of the situation of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday.

Yemen vows to take revenge on Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Yemeni Defense Minister said that the country will take revenge on the Israeli regime that has participated for years in the invasion of Yemen.

DG Grossi aims to establish constructive coop. with Iran, says IAEA

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi aims to establish constructive working relationship with Iran, according to the UN atomic watchdog agency.