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Iran falls short of China at AVC Women’s Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iranian women’s national volleyball team suffered a 0-3 loss to China in the quarterfinals of the 6th Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup.
2018-09-19 17:10
AEOI head:

Iran after building small and medium-sized reactors

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, in a meeting with Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) Zhang Kejian emphasized cooperation on the construction of small and medium-sixed reactors in Iran.
2018-09-19 15:42
VIDEO: Typhoon Mangkhut stikes East Asia, kills at least 64

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Typhoon Mangkhut has hit Macau, Hong Kong, and the Philippines in past two days and is now striking China’s southern regions. According to reports, the natural disaster has claimed at least 64 lives in Philippines and death toll may rise as rescue operation is underway. Packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph) at its peak, tropical cyclone Mangkhut is considered the strongest to hit the region this year, CNBC reported. (Source of video: The Guardian)
2018-09-17 10:07
Iran, China to counter challenges with coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Song Tao, the Head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, said that Iran and China can develop cooperation to jointly counter challenges.
2018-09-15 09:54
Iran stresses security as basis for developing ties among countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran took part at the fourth Lianyungang Forum in China, focused on discussing rising international challenges like transnational crimes and terrorism.
2018-09-13 15:02
Kharrazi:

Iran expects EU to take practical steps over JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi said that Islamic Republic of Iran expects European Union (EU) to take more practical measures in the field of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2018-09-12 17:07
Iran finishes runner-up with Siamand Rahman's Asian gold

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran has finished runner-up at the 2018 Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships, as heavyweight powerlifter Siamand Rahman concluded the tournament with a gold medal at over 107kg category.
2018-09-12 13:32
Trump’s sanctions on Iran could push oil prices above $100 per barrel

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – US sanctions on Iran’s energy industry, when they come into effect in November, could potentially drive oil prices above $100 per barrel, according to an industry expert.
2018-09-12 11:41
‘With declining US influence and ascending Chinese power, a new EuroAsia is emerging’

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The new government in Pakistan led by Imran Khan faces challenges on multiple fronts, in combating corruption, rebuilding institutions, fighting extremism and reshaping foreign policy.
2018-09-11 19:40
Most of world countries against US anti-Iran policies: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said on Tuesday in Beijing that most countries are opposed to US policies against Iran.
2018-09-11 15:02
By: Arshad M. Khan

Fear in the White House and Trump’s foreign policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The sensation this week is Bob Woodward’s book on the Trump White House titled, “Fear: Trump in the White House.” It shows President Trump universally disparaging his own White House staff, even cabinet members.
2018-09-10 20:00
Iran’s Moradi earns silver in Asian para powerlifting event

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iranian powerlifter Nader Moradi won the silver medal of men’s under 80kg category at the Kitakyushu 2018 Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships in Japan.
2018-09-10 15:51
By: Fatima Karimi

West China Cultural Industries Expo hosts Iran as guest of honor

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The 9th West China Cultural Industries Expo started on Friday in Xi'an, the capital city of Chinese central province of Shaanxi, where Iran has a special pavilion as the guest of honor of the event. The exhibition will come to an end on Monday.
2018-09-10 12:05
Hatami visits China’s Astronaut Training Center

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and his accompanied delegation paid visit to Beijing-based Astronaut Research and Training Center of China on Saturday.
2018-09-08 14:06
Defense min.:

US creates chaos in international system

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) –The United States has created chaos in the international system and uses any means, including terrorist groups, to achieve its goals, said Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Saturday.
2018-09-08 13:08
Iran not abandoned any attempt to ensure security of region: Hatami

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not abandoned any attempt to provide the region with security.
2018-09-08 09:15
China’s import of Iranian crude hits record high

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – China’s crude imports from Iran in August have reached 874,000 b/d which is the highest record in oil trading of the two countries.
2018-09-07 15:28
Hatami describes Iran-China defense coop. ‘strategic’

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that defense cooperation between Iran and China is long and strategic.
2018-09-07 12:25
Indian geostrategist:

Iran critical to India’s energy strategy, broader geopolitical interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Indian geostrategist scholar Brahma Chellaney said in an interview that Iran is critical to India’s energy strategy and New Delhi is looking for a waiver from the US sanctions on Iran so as to insulate its energy and political cooperation with Tehran.
2018-09-06 09:50
Chinese amb. to Tehran:

China to maintain, implement JCPOA confidently

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran PANG Sen said that People’s Republic of China will maintain and implement Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
2018-09-05 17:10
Iranian defense minister to visit China

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami will head a high-ranking delegation to China in a near future, according to the public relations department of the ministry.
2018-09-05 17:04
India allows refiners to use Iran tankers, insurance for oil imports

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance to circumvent US sanctions, sources told Reuters.
2018-09-03 22:15
By: Pang Sen

'Belt and Road Initiative', win-win coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – China and Iran enjoys a time-honored friendship. Two thousand years ago, these two ancient civilizations met each other on the Silk Road, leading to a period of glorious economic and cultural prosperity.
2018-09-02 08:57
Iran water polo beats China to win bronze in Asian Games

JAKARTA, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran men’s national water polo team defeated China in 2018 Asian Games to win a medal in the Asian tournament after 44 years.
2018-09-01 20:29
Iranian basketball players grab silver medal of Asian Games

JAKARTA, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Losing to eight-time champions of Asian Games basketball, the Iran men's national basketball team settled for their second consecutive silver medal at the final match of the 2018 Asian Games.
2018-09-01 19:27
Iran, China trade reaches almost $20 b in H1: Chinese envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Chinese ambassador to Iran Pang Sen said that the trading turnover between Iran and China has reached $19.66 billion in the first half of 2018 which shows a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
2018-08-29 17:45
Sinopec says halt in Iran crude buying to hit some refiners

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – A senior executive at Sinopec, the country’s largest refiner, said on Monday that some of its refineries will be negatively affected if it stops importing Iranian crude, in the first public comment by a senior Chinese oil executive about Washington’s decision to resume sanctions on Iran, Reuters news agency reported.
2018-08-29 12:17
Russia says BRICS after weakening US dollar status

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the media on Monday that the BRICS countries are determined to put an end to US dominance over global finance.
2018-08-28 11:15
China has shaken US domination over world order: Professor Smith

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – President Donald Tramp has done a lot of questionable action since he was in office, including issues within the United States - changing members of the cabinet, advisers and dismissal of director - and issues outside the United States, including the systematic withdrawal of international treaties and economic and political tensions with its former allies.
2018-08-27 16:36
US sanctions opportunity to broaden interaction with world

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iran and China Parliamentary Friendship Group Alaeddin Boroujerdi said that US sanctions against nations especially Iran has created an opportunity for establishing more interaction with the same countries hit by US sanctions.
2018-08-27 16:35