Iran

Sooner or later Ronaldo will beat my record: Daei

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Former Iran national football team forward Ali Daei says Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will surpass his goalscoring record sooner or later.

Iran, Russia hold high-profile talks on recent developments in northern Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Russian and Iranian officials including Special Envoy on Syrian Affairs Alexander Lavrentiev and Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs met in Tehran on Wed. to discuss the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Iran has not done any hostile action in region: Qatari FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Qatari foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that Iran’s behavior is not a threat to the region.

Iran to participate in 7th CISM World Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian athletes will take part in various sport disciplines of the 7th CISM World Summer Games in Wuhan, China.

Iranian roads min. arrives in Turkmenistan for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami arrived in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat on Tue. at the head of a high-ranking economic delegation for participating in the 15th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission.

ICRO chairman calls for setting up Caspian Cultural Foundation

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organizations (ICRO) Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman called for establishing Caspian Cultural Foundation.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Challenges facing Iran to become resilient against disasters

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Having tackled over 34 out of 41 natural disasters identified worldwide, Iran is among the top countries most prone to natural disasters. Therefore, risk reduction and resilience is widely recognized emphasizing the need for making cities resilient to disasters. But what are the challenges on its way?

Brig. Gen. Fat'hizadeh:

Iran-Iraq borders fully secure for return of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A senior security official Brigadier General Mohsen Fat’hizadeh said that Iran-Iraq borders are fully secure for the return of Arbaeen pilgrims.

Health min.:

Iran attaches great importance to its relations with Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health Saeed Namaki said that Islamic Republic of Iran attaches great importance to its relations with Oman in the field of health cooperation.

Indian firm eyes investing in Qazvin prov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – An Indian manufacturing company of various brands of home appliances, said that it intends to make investments in Qazvin province.

Urmia Lake water level improves

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – In the 7th month of the current Iranian calendar year, Mehr, (starting September 23, 2019), water level in Urmia Lake, has increased by 75 centimeters, i.e. two billion cubic meters, compared to the same month in the year before.

Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to ease tensions in region: Former diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Former Deputy Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour said that Iran welcomes Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tensions in the region.

All countries should respect Tehran’s interests: Putin

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – All countries should take Tehran’s interests into account, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.

SABITI to arrive home in 10 days: NITC chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said that SABITI, an NITC-owned oil tanker which was hit by two missiles on Friday morning, was en route home and would arrive in Iran within 9 or 10 days.

Trilateral talks on Syria may be postponed till November: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The next international meeting on Syria, planned to be held in Kazakhstan’s capital, may be postponed until November, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters on Saturday.

TPOI head:

Iran to dispatch commercial envoy to UAE

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Hamid Zaadboom said on Sat. that his organization will send commercial attaché to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Four Parliamentary teams to be dispatched to borders with Iraq: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – MP Ghasem Jasemi said on Fri. that four teams, comprised of members of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, will be dispatched to the borders of Chazabeh, Shalamcheh, Mehran and Khosravi.

Military MoU inked between Caspian Sea littoral states' navies

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed and sealed between the Caspian Sea littoral states' navy commanders at Russia’s St. Petersburg on Fri.

Iranian university students raise Kashmir issue

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Ambassador of Pakistan Riffat Masood addressed a ceremony organized on Thursday in Tehran by Iranian Students Organization "Tahkim-e-Vahdat" to highlight the Kashmir issue. A group of Iranian students from different universities across Iran attended the ceremony.

Iran too strong for Cambodia at World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran earned an impressive 14-0 win over minnow Cambodia at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Iran’s policy preserving stability, security in Tajikistan: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – “Iran’s policy is preserving stability and security in Tajikistan and it is ready to transfer its knowledge of deterring terrorist threats to the country,” Iran’s Ambassador to Dushanbe Mohammad Taghi Saberi said on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia, Israel discouraged with US: IRGC chief cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – “The US allies, Saudi Arabia and Israel regime, are now discouraged with it and fully aware that the US cannot protect them in difficult days,” Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Thursday in Ardabil province.

Brig. Gen. Abdollahi:

Iran’ military achievements among best in globe

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi said Iran's weaponry and defense equipment are at the same level as those of top world countries.

By Mahnaz Abdi

National Exports Day aims to promote Iran’s exports: TPO head

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s National Day of Exports (October 21), which has been celebrated over the past 22 years, is aimed at promoting the country’s exports status, Hamid Zadboum, the new head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), said in a press conference on Monday.

President of US council of Foreign Relations:

Risky time to be a US friend

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Criticizing Donald Trump's policies towards the world countries, President of US Council on Foreign Relations Richard N. Haass, in his tweets on Tuesday, said the time risky to be a US friend.

Iran’s defense achievements fuels fear in enemies’ heart: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – “Iran’s achievements in the defense sector has filled the heart of enemies with fear,” industry Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras said on Tuesday.