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.

Council of ministers approves year 1399 budget bill

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Council of Ministers convened on Wednesday and approved the provisions of budget bill for the next fiscal year of 1399 (March 21,2020-March 21, 2021.)

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.

426 kg of illegal drugs confiscated in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The anti-narcotic police of Khorasan-e Razavi Province have seized 426 kilograms of illicit drugs on one of the roads of Bajestan County.

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.

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.

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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.

More than 16,000 candidates register for Parliamentary election: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Deputy Interior Minister said that 16,145 individuals have registered for candidacy in the upcoming Parliamentary elections.

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.

Parl. has impeachment of 3 ministers on agenda

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Parliament's presiding board announced on Sunday that impeachment of the ministers of oil, education and the interior minister is on the agenda of the Parliament.

Suu Kyi to appear at ICJ to defend Myanmar against genocide case

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi will head a delegation to the UN's top court this week against charges of genocide targeting the Buddhist state's minority Rohingya Muslims.