News Archive - 17 September 2020

Iran urges termination of foreign interference in Afghanistan

Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in a statement announced Iran is ready to assist Afghan people in restoring peace but there should be an end to all sorts of external interventions in the war-torn country. "Like before, the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide any requested help for the...

Jury members of “Health Defenders” section announced

Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival announced the names of the jury members of short fiction in “Health Defenders” section.The jury members of this section are comprising Pouran Derakhshandeh, Ensiyeh Shah Hosseini, Monir Qeidi, Giti Khameneh as well as Fariba Kousari. In a meantime, the films including “Hesar” by...

Iran condemns attack on diplomatic vehicles in Baghdad

Referring to the news of an attack on a convoy of diplomatic vehicles in Baghdad, he denounced the attack on diplomatic convoys. He called on the Iraqi government to intensify the protection of diplomatic sites and to secure the normal flow of diplomatic missions in the country. HJ/5026472

'Israel-firsters betray their own people for votes'

"Latest admissions by @realDonaldTrump: -Where his family's loyalty really rests -Why SEVEN TRILLION hard-earned US taxpayer dollars & so many American lives have been sacrificed." "#IsraelFirsters have not just ruined our region—they've betrayed their own people, just for votes," he added. HJ/5026404

Army, IRGC ready to give decisive response to any threat

Speaking during a graduation ceremony at Imam Ali (PBUH) Military University in Tehran on Thursday, General Heidari said, “All the graduates of this university are ready to exert selfless efforts to protect the country and the nation.” “We, along with our brothers in the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, will...

The magic and allure of Persian poetry

There is something truly magnificent about poetry and literature in any language. One could say poetry is language in its most exalted form, where words’ every conceivable and unfathomable protentional is dragged out and put on display. There is something magical about words and poetry has the capacity to exercise...

UAE, Bahrain’s ties with Zionists part of US pres. campaign

Hossein Amir Abdollahian said in a meeting with Austria’s Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz on Thursday, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Abu Dhabi and Manama’s move to establish normal relations with the Zionist regime is a fake and worthless show aimed at serving the US president’s reelection campaign. The Iranian advisor deplored...

Iran calls on UNIDO to boost efforts to help member states

Baharvand who is now in Vienna, made the remarks in his meeting with the current Director-General of UNIDO Li Yong. In this meeting, referring to the importance of UNIDO in the process of industrialization of developing countries, Bahravand evaluated the efforts and actions of the UNIDO and its managing director in...

Regional treacherous rulers complicit in all Zionists' crimes

In his Thursday statement, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote: "What is happening in the region and in TV and election shows is not new to the people of the world, especially the Muslim Ummah, the Arab youth and the oppressed people of Palestine." For many years, many governments in the...

Rouhani inaugurates major national health projects

In his remarks in the inauguration ceremony, he said, "I am very pleased that these projects are to bring prosperity and comfort to the people, especially under the special circumstances when we are fighting a dangerous virus called Coronavirus." He also expressed gratitude to the Iranian private sector for...

Global COVID-19 infections top 30mn, 945K lose lives

According to the latest figures on Thursday, 30,038,634 people have so far been infected with the novel coronavirus globally, with the deaths reaching 945,099 and recoveries amounting to 21,806,713. The United States still has the highest case count in the world as 6,828,301 people have been infected there, including 201,348...

Rouhani congratulates new Japanese PM on appointment

In a message on Thursday, Rouhani expressed hope that the relations between Iran and Japan will be further promoted in the interests of the two nations and in different political, economic, and cultural fields. The Iranian president also wished health and success for Yoshihide Suga and prosperity for the Japanese...

Natanz nuclear facility incident 'dangerous adventurism'

He made the remark in his report on Thursday to the seasonal session of the Board of Directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He said that "The fact that 22 percent of the Agency’s global inspections alone is conducted in Iran, shows that Iran has the most transparent...

People in Tehran denounce UAE, Bahrain deals with Israel

The gathering was held at Palestine Square, downtown Tehran, by people from different walks of life, including university students, in support of the Palestinian cause against the oppressions of the Zionist regime. Participants expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, holding up placards and shouting slogans “Israeli regime, source of...

Chinese official calls for coop. expansion with Iran

In a meeting with Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh, Iran's envoy to China, Li said his country is ready to contribute to the stable development of cooperation with Iran in various dimensions, as well as establishing a joint understanding between the two countries to increase mutual ties. The Iranian ambassador to China, for...

Army uni. students’ graduation ceremony in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The graduation ceremony of the students of Imam Ali (PBUH) Military University was held in Tehran on Thursday, with top Army commanders in attendance.    ...

Harvesting grapes in Qazvin

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The northwestern province of Qazvin is one of the cultivated regions of Iran. Grapes are one of the main agricultural products of the region. Different types of grapes are harvested across 32,000 hectares of land in Qazvin, ranking first in grape production in Iran.