News Archive - 15 December 2020

Speaking in the unveiling ceremony of health research projects in the country, Iranian Deputy of Health Minister at research affairs Farid Najafi said that Iran’s research rank in various fields stands between 8 and 15. Referring to the activity of 5,500 knowledge-based companies in the country, Najafi added, “1,650 companies out...

The message is as follows:  Documentary cinema is the common language of nations. This event is an opportunity to connect people together at a time when the pace of change is accelerating. With the help of documentaries, people gain a new understanding of the issues around them and use this...

This week-long cinematic event is underway totally online and will be wrapped up on December 22. Directed by Mohammad Hamidi-Moqaddam, the Iranian festival has several sections including the National, International, and Martyr Avini Prize, Entrepreneurship Documentary Competition, Corona Virus Special Section, Side Sections, and commemorations. In the meantime, several expert...

Fadaeian is a photographer, documentary filmmaker, researcher, editor, producer and director who has so far directed over 70 documentary films and managed to win numerous awards film festivals.  Touching upon Fadaeian activities in the Iranian cinema, Poursamadi reiterated that Fadaian has come to cinema from the world of philosophy,...

Iran's monthly oil production in November grew 39,000 barrels per day (bpd).  The latest OPEC monthly report shows that in November 2020, OPEC oil production increased by 707,000 barrels and the organization's total production reached 25.10 million bpd. OPEC production in October stood at 24.40 million bpd. In...

Police Chief of Hormozgan Province Second Brigadier General Gholamreza Jafari said on Tuesday that the anti-narcotics police forces of Minab and Roodan cities, with the technical and intelligence support of the anti-narcotics police of the province and with the intelligence measures, identified two drug-trafficking gangs that intended to transfer drug consignments by...

In the recent week, the total number of drug confiscation in Iran hit over 21 tons, Nasser Aslani said on Tuesday, adding that this amount, compared to the same period last year (16,588 kg) has increased by 27%. Opium accounted for 82% of the total confiscation, and the remaining included 1,277 kg...

NATO said Tuesday it was opposed to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, as it does not fit in with the existing security architecture, the official website of NATO reported. The treaty is expected to enter into force on January 22. "As the Treaty on the Prohibition of...

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Hemmati underscored that the purchase of basic goods, medicines, and medical equipment must not be subject to any sanctions and their imports must not require any license. "Of course, all US sanctions against Iran are illegitimate in our view and against...

An audio message from a man identifying himself as the leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram has claimed that the armed group was responsible for the abduction of hundreds of students from an all-boys school in the northwestern state of Katsina, Al-Jazeera reported. The number of missing students remains unclear. Military...

The Yemeni army has foiled the aggression of the Saudi coalition in Dhale province, Almasirah reported. A number of Saudi forces have been killed and injured during the attack, the report added. Yemeni forces have already inflicted heavy casualties on the Saudi coalition in Marib province. In the meanwhile, Saudi...

Representatives of Iran and Russia, China, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will discuss preparations for a ministerial meeting on December 16 during a virtual meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program. The ministerial event can also be held...

During the phone conversation, Volodin stressed the importance of parliamentary relations between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that fortunately, high-level parliamentary meetings and talks are taking place between the parliaments of Iran and Russia, and these relations have played an important role in developing and facilitating relations...

Chang Hua made the remarks in his meeting with Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral, regional and international issues and stressed the need for expansion of cooperation and consultation between the various political and parliamentary sectors of Iran...

In this meeting, Abbas briefed the Emir of Qatar on the latest developments related to the Palestinian issue, and they discussed issues of common interest, and ways to support and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. He also appreciated the position of Qatar in support of the Palestinian people in obtaining...

The officials said a sticky bomb was attached to Mahboobullah Mohebi's car by unknown assailants, Reuters reported. The deputy governor was traveling with his security guards when the blast occurred. Two guards were injured in the blast. No group has made an immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. Last week...

It takes 270 of the available 538 electoral votes to become a US president. According to media projections made soon after the 3 November Election Day, Biden was expected to secure a total of 306 electoral votes, while the incumbent president, Donald Trump, would receive 232. After the electors of...

The resource said that US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner, during his recent visit to Doha, called for Qatar to normalize relations with the Zionist Regime. According to the report, Kushner demanded that Doha normalize its relations with the Zionist regime before the end of Donald Trump's...

Media reports indicate that the UAE forces targeted a base belonging to forces affiliated with the Saudi-backed fugitive Yemeni government, al Khaleej Online reported.  According to the report, UAE forces targeted a Saudi-backed base in Shabwah Governorate in southeastern Yemen. As Yemeni sources announced, the UAE troops stationed around...

“US addiction to sanctions and contempt for international law at the full display again,” Zarif tweeted on Tuesday. Expressing support to neighboring Turkey, the diplomat added, “We strongly condemn recent US sanctions against Turkey and stand with its people and government.” The US Treasury announced on Monday fresh sanctions...

Kayhan Over 5 million to suffer from famine worldwide by 2021 Major cyberattack hits US Treasury, Commerce Department Four European countries cancel joint trade session with Iran Israeli regime urges Biden to continue ‘maximum pressure’ policy against Iran Two Iranian tankers arrive at Venezuelan port Iran Expediency Council to resume...

"After the assassination of Martyr Fakhrizadeh, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that two important issues should be put on the agenda by all those involved, first, the pursuit of this crime and the definitive punishment of its perpetrators, and second, the pursuit of the martyr's scientific and technical...

On Monday, Iran's ambassador to Yemen, Hassan Irloo met and held talks with Mohammad al-Dari the Yemeni Deputy Minister of Public Works and Roads. Referring to Yemen's economic facilities and infrastructure which have been destroyed by the Saudi-Emirati coalition, the Yemeni official stressed that the country is trying to use...

According to the Spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Rouhollah Latifi, Iran's dried fruit exports in the first 8 months of the previous year was about 67,108 tons at the value of $485 million. The figure in the current year,133,680 tons worth $833 million, registering a growth of 71 percent...

Speaking at the session of the government's Economic Coordinating Headquarters on Tuesday, Rouhani said, "The resistance of the Iranian people against the pressure of sanctions and Trump's full-scale economic war against them revealed great realities to the world, especially to all the ill-wishers of Iran.” "Trump was not aware of the Islamic...

In a videoconference on Tuesday, Iranian Deputy of Road Minister at Transport Affairs Shahram Adamnejad and Uzbek Deputy Minister of Transport D Dehkanov discussed the implementation of transit strategies between the two countries to the origin and destination of India and other third countries through the port of Chabahar. Chabahar port is...

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During the 44th Session of the Management Committee of the APT (MC-44), which was held virtually from 7 to 10 December, Ahmad Sheraftazadeh was elected by the majority to chair the committee. The chairmanship can be deemed a great opportunity for Iran to play a stronger role in the Asia...

Foreign Affairs Ministry of Yemeni National Salvation Government issued a statement on the provocative and blatant sanctions decision against the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Yemen, Hassan Irloo, SABA reported. The statement indicated that the American position reflects the moral crisis that the White House administration suffers from,...

Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari made the announcement on Tuesday, saying that the total coronavirus cases in the country have so far reached 1,123,474 with the death toll standing at 52,670. According to Lari, 5,704 patients are in critical condition while 833,276 patients have recovered. So far, over 6,797,496 tests have...

In an open session on Tuesday, Iranian MPs approved that Presidential candidates must not have citizenship or residency of other countries. According to the new legislation, having an Iranian origin, as well as, not having citizenship, residence, or Green Card of other countries is among conditions for registering in the...

The new ambassadors of Tunisia, Uganda, Syria, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand and Japan held separate meetings with Rouhani on Tuesday and officially started their mission by submitting their credentials to the Iranian president. During the meetings, Rouhani called for all-out efforts to strengthen relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and...

An EU foreign service spokesman said in Brussels on Monday that Wednesday's JCPOA talks, covering implementation details, will go ahead as planned despite the execution implemented in Iran.  Following the interference of European countries in Iran's internal affairs, EU diplomat also called for the abolition of the death sentence of Ahmadreza Djalali,...

In his Tuesday meeting with Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports Adnan Dirjal and the President of National Olympic Committee of Iraq Raad Hammoudi, Iran's NOC President Reza Salehi Amiri emphasized the full implementation of Iran-Iraq MoU.    "The Ministry of Sports and even all sports federations of Iran are ready to provide...

The US regime assassinated Iranian top military commander, Lieutenant General Ghasem Soleimani, on January 3, 2020, in violation of all the international norms and regulations. Nearly one year on, Mehr News Agency has reached out to the head of Canadian Defenders for Human Rights Firas Al Najim to further discuss...

Iranian short film “Limbo” directed by Ghasideh Golmakani wins at Brazilian Alter do Chão Film Festival. Thirteen Iranian films participated in the competition section of the event. "Limbo" depicts the story of an Iraqi sniper who, after taking part in various battles in his country, immigrated to Iran and started...

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Asalem-Khalkhal Road is a spectacular and eye-catching road with a length of 70 kilometers that starts from Asalem city in Gilan province and leads to Khalkhal city in Ardebil province.       ...

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – known as "Pomegranate Garden" because of its pomegranate trees, the Garden of Vosough Al-Dawlah was a private house and promenade during the Qajar era and today the garden is open to the public.

HAMEDAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – With the approach of winter and the beginning of the phenomenon of temperature inversion, Hamedan Province of Iran is witnessing air pollution these days.                ...