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By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran’s oil market facing the new sanctions era; what to expect

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – After an expected hiatus in Iran’s oil exports to some of the country’s main customers following the reimposition of the US sanctions, once again the country’s old buyers are coming back to take advantage of the 180-day window which has been presented by the waivers granted in November.

Iran, China GR teams to hold joint training camp in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – National Greco-Roman wrestling teams of Iran and China will start a joint training camp in Tehran this week.

China after being effective superpower in different fields

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MAN) – General Director of Domestic News at Mehr News Agency has written up his findings after a media trip to China in November, which was organized by the leading newspaper Chinese Daily for 19 journalists from 17 media outlets.

Chinese spox:

Beijing, Tehran economic ties on the rise

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Gao Feng Spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said that trade and economic ties between Beijing and Tehran are on the rise.

NITC CEO:

Sanchi case to be investigated in court in next five months

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – CEO of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) Nasrollah Sardashti said that the Sanchi case would be investigated in the court within the next five months.

Safavi urges diplomatic apparatus to capitalize on Iran’s regional victories

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, has called on the country’s  diplomatic apparatus to capitalize on Iran’s victories in the region.

By Mudasir Sheikh

Eurasian strategic triangle and global peace

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Graham Allison’s 2017 book ‘Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap’ has become the topic of hot debate among Western think tanks as historical evidence indicates that Thucydides trap magnifies the chances of military confrontation between a ruling power and a rising power for dictating the terms of societal order.

Iran congrats China on historic moon landing

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh in a message on Sunday congratulated China on what appears to be a successful landing on the far side of the moon.

Islamic Coalition Party invited to China’s high-level dialogue meeting

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian Islamic Coalition Party has been invited to take part at a major multilateral diplomacy event in China where leaders of political parties and organizations from around the world will gather for a high-level dialogue meeting.

China praises Iran’s efforts to establish peace in Afghanistan: FM Spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang lauded the constructive role of the Islamic Republic of Iran to establish peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Pres. Xi:

China may use force to counter foreign meddling in Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country won't promise to abstain from using force when countering foreign meddling and separatist movements in Taiwan.

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Year in Review – South Asia:

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The year gone by was shaped by many significant events in South Asia. There was drama, there was intrigue, there was betrayal, there was brutality, and there was a healing touch too.

FM  Zarif:

US would have to resort to chaotic policies to stop Iran’s oil exports

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said the US would have to resort to policies that would drag the world into a chaotic state if it tried to actually shut down Iran’s oil exports.

Tehran Times, China's Xinhua sign agreement  

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Tehran Times Daily and China's Xinhua News Agency signed a cooperation protocol at MNA HQ on Monday.

Tehran eyes enhancing coop. with Beijing

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s new Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh said economic relations with Beijing are of great importance to Tehran, calling for boosting all-out cooperation between the two countries.

Highlights of Chinese president's speech on anniv. of reform, opening-up

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up in Beijing on Tuesday.

Intl. Neurology Center of prof. Samii inaugurated in Beijing

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Professor’s Samii’s International Neurology Center was launched in Beijing on Tue. Dec. 18 by Professor Samii, an acclaimed outstanding and distinguished Iranian neurosurgeon in the world.

China eyes broadening trade, business ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Zhang Jun said that Beijing is interested in developing and enhancing its relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran especially in trade and economic ties.

FM Zarif says Iran not to change its policies under US sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US sanctions have never worked and will not change Iran'spolicy.

‘Empty View’ nominated at China’s Micro Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Empty View’ has been nominated for the “Best Animation” award at the 6th Micro Films Festival, which will be held in Beijing, China, from Dec. 23-29.

Mardani gains gold at Wuxi WT Grand Slam

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian fighter Sajjad Mardani earned a gold medal in 2018 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series, underway in Wuxi, China.

Hadipour wins bronze at Wuxi 2018 WT Grand Slam

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondo practitioner Armin Hadipour Seighalani snatched the bronze medal of 2018 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series, underway in Wuxi, China.

Iranian delegate meets with parl. delegations from 5 countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary delegation exchanged views with representatives from parliamentary delegations of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan, China and Japan on Saturday.

Safavi warns of new US, Israeli plots in region

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that the United States and Israeli regime may be devising new plots in the region.

Rouhani says Iran-China relations on right track

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China is on the right track.

Iranians win 1 gold, 1 bronze at Karate1-series A

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian karate practitioners pocketed one gold and one bronze medal at WKF Karate1-series A, underway in China.

New Iranian ambassador to China appointed

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh as the new ambassador of Iran to China.