Romania backs JCPOA wholeheartedly: Romanian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – In his meeting with outgoing Iranian Ambassador to Romania in Bucharest Hamid Moayyer, Romanian foreign minister placed special emphasis on his country’s support for EU positions with regard to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and said, “Romania backs JCPOA wholeheartedly.”

Ambassador blasts UK for warning dual nationals over travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom has criticized the European country for politicizing Iranian-British citizens’ travel to Iran.

Iran GR wrestling team reclaimed title of Junior World C’ships

TRNAVA, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Gaining four gold and two bronze medals and a total of 136 points, Iran’s Greco-Roman team reclaimed the title of Junior World Championships for the second time in a row.

Salehi:

Iran expects UK to play influential role in re-building Arak heavy-water reactor

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran expects the United Kingdom to serve a crucial role in the rebuilding project of Arak heavy-water reactor.

FIVB World C’ship: Iran outplays brave Finland, learns fate in 2nd round

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran edged past Finland in the final game of the first round in FIVB Men’s World Championship.

Tehran, Paris eye increased nuclear coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – In a meeting between nuclear officials of Iran and France, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in the academic domain.

Iranian GR wrestlers win three gold medals in Junior World C’ships

TRNAVA, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s junior Greco-Roman wrestlers snatched three gold medals on Tuesday night in World Championships, underway in Slovakia.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Sanctions 'a plaything' in hands of White House leaders

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide in International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that sanctions have turned into a plaything in the hands of White House leaders, consequences of which negatively affect the United States’ economy, trading, and politics.

Iran, UK hold consular meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran and United Kingdom conferred on bilateral consular issues on Tuesday in Tehran.

Russian MoD blames Israel for attack which led to downing of Il-20

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry held a press conference to discuss the destruction of a Russian military aircraft with people on board off the coast of Syria, which happened at the same time that Israeli and French forces were mounting aerial attacks on targets in Syria.

‘Silence’, ‘Fermysk’ to be shown at 3 intl. filmfests.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Silence’ and short film ‘Fermysk’ directed by Maryam Pirband will go on screen at three international festivals in Germany, India, and the United States.

Washington Post:

US administration denounces Haley’s plan for Iran-centered UN meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Trump administration is disowning plan of its UN Ambassador Nikki Haley for holding a security council meeting focused on Iran, Washington Post reported.

Iran loses to title holder at FIVB Men’s World C’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s National Volleyball Team suffered a 0-3 loss to reigning champion Poland on Monday.

New ambassadors of Belgium, Netherlands, Qatar meet Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – New ambassadors of Belgium, the Netherlands and Qatar met with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif at the beginning of their mission in Iran.

EU steps to circumvent US sanctions are ‘weak’: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh has called the European Countries’ actions in circumventing US sanctions on Iran as ‘weak’.

US withdrawal from JCPOA was irresponsible: Iran nuclear chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has described the US pullout of the JCPOA as ‘irresponsible’ act , calling on the EU to implement its commitments.

Amano reiterates Iran’s compliance with JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran is implementing its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano on Monday.

AEOI Spox:

Salehi to discuss Iran’s expectations of JCPOA signatories

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said that AEOI head Salehi will bring up Iran’s expectations of remaining signatories of JCPOA after the US withdrawal.

Iran embassy in Athens attacked by Kurd anarchists

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Members of the anarchist group Rouvikonas attacked the Iranian embassy in Athens with bottles of paint early on Monday morning.