Iran, China discuss Vienna talks on JCPOA  

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani held a telephone conversation with Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu on Wednesday evening to discuss Vienna talks on the JCPOA.  

Iran Parl. speaker arrives in Turkey to attend PUIC Conf.

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Turkish city of Istanbul on Wed. evening to participate in meeting of the 16th Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States (PUIC) Conference.

Iran offers condolences to India over tragic helicopter crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed grief over the Wed. deadly crash of a helicopter in India.

Iran wins Asian Youth Para Games in Bahrain with 122 medals

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) –Iranian young para-athletes became champions of the 2021 Asian Youth Para Games held in Bahrain after winning 122 medals.

Energy Min.:

Iran ready to connect electricity grid to Azerbaijan, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Emphasizing readiness of Iran to develop and continue exchange of electricity between Iran and Azerbaijan, Iranian Energy Minister said that Iran is ready to connect electricity grid to Republic of Azerbaijan and Russia.

Helicopter crashes with India’s defence chief on board

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – An army chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 13 others on board crashed in Tamil Nadu a short while ago.

7th round of human rights talks between Iran, Indonesia held

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The seventh round of human rights talks between Iran and Indonesia was held virtually on Tuesday.

Iran, Indonesia hold 7th round of human rights talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The seventh round of human rights talks between Islamic Republic of Iran and Indonesia was held on Tuesday virtually hosted by Iran. 

Suspect linked to killing of ‘Khashoggi’ arrested in France

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – A suspect linked to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been arrested in France on Tuesday, a French police source was quoted as saying.

“Wasteland” to go on screen at Silk Road Film Festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Directed by Ahmad Bahrami Iranian film “Wasteland” is scheduled to be screened at the 8th Silk Road Film Festival in China.

EU reportedly to open new mission in Kabul in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – It has been reported that EU foreign service is to open a mission in Kabul in the coming weeks

Kazakhstan to host Astana talks on Syria on Dec. 21-22

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Kazakhstan will host the next round of the Astana talks on Syria in Nur-Sultan later this month on Dec. 21-22, Kazakh Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Iran, P4+1 finalize date of Vienna talks resumption

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian team in Vienna talks Ali Bagheri Kani and the EU representative in Vienna talks Enrique Mora in a phone call on Monday coordinated and finalized the date for the resumption of talks.

Two policemen injured in grenade attack in Pakistan's Quetta

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Two police personnel were injured in a hand-grenade attack in the Spiny Road area late on Monday night.

Iran-Kyrgyzstan ties to continue on growth track: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Stressing that bilateral cooperation play a key role in strengthening peace and security in region, Iran President Ebrahim Raeisi said amicable ties between Iran and Kyrgyzstan will continue on path of growth and development.

Seoul welcomes diplomatic efforts to sustain Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – South Korea's vice minister of foreign affairs, Choi Jong-Kun expressed Seol's support for the diplomatic efforts of JCPOA members aimed at sustaining the Vienna talks.

Russia's Putin, India's Modi express support for Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – In a joint statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Indian Prime Minister called for closer cooperation in support of JCPOA talks in Vienna and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Chinese FM Spox:

US as starter of Iranian nuclear crisis should lift sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian called the US the one who started the Iranian nuclear crisis that should lift all illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran, China and other third parties.

During talks with Indian PM:

Putin expresses concern over situation in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin in his talk with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his concern over the situation in Afghanistan.

Ahmad Massoud reportedly met with Blackwater chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – An informed source confided to Tehran Times in exclusivity that Ahmad Massoud has met with Erik Prince, founder and head of the Blackwater private militia group in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.