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Iran thanks Russia, China for vetoing US-drafted resolution

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations expressed appreciation to Russia and China for vetoing the US-sponsored anti-Iran resolution.

Russia, China veto US resolution about Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted resolution at the UN Security Council seeking to extend the mandate of the panel of experts associated with the 1737 sanctions committee on Iran.

Araghchi says talks with Chinese partners "successful"

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said he held successful consultations with Chinese officials following talks with his counterpart, Wang Yi, describing the meetings as productive for both countries' strategic ties.

US seeks to seize $61m of Iran oil revenue

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Washington has filed a lawsuit to seize $61 million in proceeds from Iranian oil sales, accusing Iran of laundering $1.5 billion in oil revenue through a cryptocurrency network operating in China.

China to continue advancing Belt and Road Initiative

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Beijing will continue to open up the Belt and Road Initiative.

China’s Xi asks BRICS to help restore peace to West Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – China's President Xi Jinping has said that Beijing is ready to work with other members of the BRICS to promote peace and help address the escalating situation in West Asia.

Iran beat Australia to advance to final of Asian competition

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-17, 25-22) at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship semifinals on Saturday.

At least 20 dead after cargo ship catches fire in China

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported Thursday.

Iran, China, Russia reject E3, US drafted res. at IAEA Board

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – In a joint statement on Wednesday, Iran, China, and Russia rejected the three major European powers and the US joint attemept at IAEA Board to invoke so-called snapback mechanism against Iran as 'null and void'.

Iran advances to 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iran defeated China 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23) on Wednesday to book their place at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.

Asia-Pacific media champion own voice in AI era

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, with the theme of "Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action."

Asia-Pacific Media Forum unveils consensus on prosperity

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – A consensus on jointly promoting the prosperity and development of the Asia-Pacific region was unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which kicked off on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.

Qatari PM set to visit China

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is set to arrive in Beijing on a two-day visit to China.

Guests visit Guangdong ahead of Asia-Pacific Media Forum

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year."

Asia-Pacific Media Forum to be held in China's Guangdong

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year."

1 dead, 11 missing after mudslide in eastern China

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – At least one person was killed, and 11 others remained missing after a mudslide hit a village in eastern China's Jiangxi province early Saturday.

Ghalibaf:

Iran backs collective security architecture offered by China

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Tehran has always supported a collective security for the region demanded by China.

China bans enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – China’s Ministry of Commerce has responded to U.S. sanctions against five Chinese companies linked to Iran’s oil trade by issuing a “blocking order” prohibiting the sanctions from being recognized.

Xi calls on SCO to work toward more just global governance

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) –  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to shoulder the responsibility of the times and work together to advance a more just and equitable global governance.

Xi calls for SCO to strive for higher quality development

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with all parties to continue to strive for higher quality development, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.

Xi says China ready to work with Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies.

Pezeshkian:

SCO members pledge support to solve regional challenges

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have pledged to collaborate with Tehran to resolve pressing challenges and foster regional stability, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said after Bishkek summit.

Ghalibaf:

Iran-China strategic relations need no one's permission

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says China's rejection of the latest round of US sanctions against Iran shows the strategic partnership between the two allies needs no one's permission.

Chinese ships transit via Iranian side of Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Maritime tracking data shows that a Chinese-flagged oil tanker and another Chinese-flagged vessel are entering and transiting the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz.

Chinese tanker reverses course in Hormuz after Iran warning

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran forced a large Chinese oil tanker attempting to pass through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz to abandon its transit, media reported Wednesday.

Top Iran security official:

Hormuz will reopen only when US accepts Iran’s conditions

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official says the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will only happen when the United States accepts Iran’s conditions.

Iranian students win 3 medals at China Robotics competition

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s national student robotics team has achieved major international success at the World Robotics Competition in China, securing three podium finishes against top-tier global teams.