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No case of coronavirus seen in Iran: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Ministry of Health and Medical Education Iraj Harirchi said that no case of the coronavirus has been seen in Iran yet.
2020-01-25 16:07
Iranian Embassy in China warns citizens of Coronavirus

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Beijing has cautioned the country’s citizens visiting China over the dangers of coronavirus outbreak.
2020-01-24 15:16
Zarif lauds China's timely response to coronavirus

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated the Chinese New Year and praised Beijing for timely measures in the fight against coronavirus.
2020-01-23 10:22
Iran carrying out screenings at Imam Khomeini Airport for Wuhan coronavirus: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – An official with Iran’s Health Ministry said that the body is carrying out screening measures to target coronavirus that has infected more than 450 in China and killed nine.
2020-01-22 16:00
China to support all proposals that help to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – In reaction to Lavrov’s suggestion to hold a meeting on JCPOA at the level of political directors of the deal's remaining participants, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said, “China supports all proposals that will help ameliorate the current situation and preserve the JCPOA.”
2020-01-20 21:30
Russia supports Iran joining SCO: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – While US is urging other nations to isolate Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow supports full membership for Tehran in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
2020-01-18 18:09
Dispute Resolution Mechanism not to help ease any tension: Chinese official

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Referring to the dispute resolution mechanism, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said, “We don't believe it will help solve any problem or ease any tensions.”
2020-01-15 20:00
U-23 football team fails to enter Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran U-23 football team beat China 1-0 in their last group game of 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers; however, the Iranian young players failed to advance to the next round and lost hopes for qualifying for the Olympic Games as they finished third in the group behind South Korea and Uzbekistan.
2020-01-15 19:00
Iran, China discuss expansion of anti-narcotics coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – In a meeting between Head of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters (DCH) Eskandar Momeni and Chinese State Councilor Zhao Kezhi in China, the two sides explored avenues of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the fight against illicit drugs.
2020-01-14 13:15
Iran's DCH head meets Chinese Minister of Public Security

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters (DCH) Eskandar Momeni held a meeting with the Chinese Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi on the first day of his trip to China on Monday.
2020-01-13 21:56
China opposes US new sanction on Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Referring to US new sanctions against Iran targeting eight high-level officials, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said that China is against US unilateral sanctions on Iran.
2020-01-13 20:17
China, Russia deputy FMs discuss JCPOA over phone

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Vice Foreign Minister of Chine Ma Zhaoxu and Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov held a telephone conversation on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2020-01-08 17:00
Iran volleyball gains second straight-sets win at Olympic qualification tournament

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan in three straight sets (28-26, 25-16, 25-18) in their second match of AVC Men's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament in China.
2020-01-08 13:39
China criticizes US over visa denial for Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – China criticized the US for reportedly denying a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to attend United Nations meetings in New York.
2020-01-07 20:27
China says US military intervention has heightened tension in ME region

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – In a reaction to the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander General Qasem Soleimani, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said that US military intervention has exacerbated tension in the Middle East region.
2020-01-06 14:20
FM Zarif hold phone talks with Chinese, Tajik counterparts

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and held separate phone talks with his Chinese and Tajik counterparts on Saturday.
2020-01-04 16:23
Iran volleyball team arrives in China for 2020 Olympics qualification

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national volleyball teams arrived in China on Saturday to participate in AVC Men's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament.
2020-01-04 14:58
US responsible for escalation of tension in region: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Beijing said he had informed Chinese officials on Iran’s stance on the US act of terrorism in assassinating commander of IRGC’s Quds Force, Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani.
2020-01-04 11:03
US, allies intended to disturb Iran, Russia, China joint military drill: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the Americans and their allies held an emergency meeting while Iran, Russia, and China joint maritime drill was being held, aiming at disturbing the joint naval drill.
2020-01-01 20:29
US measures threatening international security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – At the end of his visit to Russia and China, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the three countries agreed that US actions had endangered multilateralism and the JCPOA.
2019-12-31 21:05
Potentials of Iran-China 25-year bilateral roadmap immense: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Emphasizing potentials of the 25-year bilateral roadmap to further solidify Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
2019-12-31 20:32
Iran to protect its legal rights, interests: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, hailed the Asian country’s efforts for preserving the JCPOA, underscoring that Iran will defend its legal rights and interests.
2019-12-31 18:00
US root cause of tense situation on Iranian nuclear issue: Chinese FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is facing serious challenges and the US measures against Iran are the root cause of the tense situation on Iranian nuclear issue at present, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
2019-12-31 15:57
Zarif hopes for closer Iran-China ties in 2020

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Beijing to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, voiced hope for further development of relations between Iran and China in 2020.
2019-12-31 12:24
Iran calls on intl. community to counter US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif called on the international community to push back the United States’ unilateralism.
2019-12-31 10:02
FM Zarif meets with Chinese counterpart upon arrival in Beijing

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived this morning in Beijing and held the first round of meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
2019-12-31 09:10
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Iranian volleyball team holds training session

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran Men’s National Volleyball players took part in a training session on Monday evening in the presence of Igor Kolakovic, the head coach. The team will leave Tehran for China to take part in Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers.
2019-12-30 23:50
Joint naval drill with Russia, China shows Iran is not isolated: energy expert

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Dr.Omid Shokri is of the view that the recent joint naval drill of Iran, Russia, and China shows that Iran is not isolated and shares some mutual interests with Russia and China.
2019-12-30 17:49
Security message of Iran, Russia, China naval drills: IRGC spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Spokesman Second Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif referred to the Iran, Russia, China joint naval drill, saying this naval drill sends the message of security to the region.
2019-12-30 16:26
Iran-Russia-China naval drills show coop. for establishing peace in region: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the recent naval drills between Iran, Russia, and China show the cooperation for establishing peace in the region.
2019-12-30 14:51