Iran’s Red Crescent begins sending food, medical equipment to Lebanon

Tehran (ISNA) - Tehran has begun sending food supplies and medical aid to Lebanon.

“Kiarostami and His Missing Cane” to attend Int’l Documentary Festival of Ierapetra

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian documentary “Kiarostami and His Missing Cane” directed by Mahmoudreza Sani and produced by Behrouz Neshan will be screened at the 7th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra in Greece.

Kiarostami’s “Close-Up” among top 25 foreign films of all time

Tehran (ISNA) – “Close-Up” a documentary, mockumentary and self-fulfilling film directed by the internationally well-known late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami is among the top 25 foreign films of all time and the greatest masters of the art of cinema by Far Out Magazine.

Iran ready to provide aid to Lebanon: Zarif

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif in a phone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart Charbel Wehbe on Wednesday expressed sympathy and condolences to the Lebanese nation and government over the human tragedy in which almost 100 people died and some 4,000 were critically injured in unprecedented explosion in Beirut on Tuesday night.

Iran ready to send medical, drug aid for treatment of Lebanese wounded: President Rouhani

Tehran (ISNA) - In a message to his Lebanese counterpart, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed his sorrow over the tragic explosion in the port city of Beirut and the death and injury of a group of Lebanese citizens, and stressed that Tehran is ready to send medical and drug assistance for treating the injured and other medical assistance.

Iran condemns US oil deal with Syrian Kurdish group

Tehran (ISNA) - Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned an oil agreement between the US and a Syrian Kurdish group.

Massive blast of Beirut source of regret, concern: Iran

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over a massive explosion that ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut, describing it as an "alarming" incident.

Enemies fail to institutionalize insecurity in region: Iran’s Defense Minister

Tehran (ISNA) - Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that enemies have failed to institutionalize insecurity in the region.

Venezuela stresses on developing cooperation with Iran

Tehran (ISNA) – Venezuela’s deputy Foreign Minister stressed on developing all-out cooperation with Iran and deepening the bilateral relations despite US’ threats.

Inducing gov’t inefficiency enemies’ main axis in psychological war: Iran President

Tehran (ISNA) - Emphasizing the need for cohesion, coordination and cooperation between all officials and bodies of the system to effectively counter psychological warfare operations, sanctions and distortion of enemies, Iran’s President said, "The great Iranian nation has always supported the officials of the system and the country. Iran’s great achievements are indebted to people’s support and national vigilance, stability and endurance against the conspiracies and pressure of the enemies”.

Iran deactivates tourist, pilgrimage e-Visa due to Covid-19

Tehran (ISNA) – The head of Passport and Visa Department of Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Hassan Nourian announced that issuance of tourist and pilgrimage visa has been deactivated in the electronic visa system.

Iran, Turkey stress on need to expand economic exchanges

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and his Turkish counterpart Mustafa Sentop held a phone conversation, stressing on the need to expand mutual relations and cooperation.

3 Iranian films invited to Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival

Tehran (ISNA) – The 38th edition of Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival will screen three Iranian films.

Eurasian states representatives to meet in Aras, Iran

Tehran (ISNA) - Ambassadors of the Eurasian Economic Union states will convene in Aras Free Zone, Iran, Managing Director of Aras Free Zone Organization Mohsen Nariman said on Monday.

Iran’s steel production surpasses 30 million tons

Tehran (ISNA) - Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and the head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), Khodadad Gharibpour announced that during the current year, steel industry for the first time has increased the steel production volume by more than 30 million tons.

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IME witnesses growths in its trading volume, value

Tehran (ISNA) - During weekdays ending up to July 30, 2020, while over 712,569 MT of commodities worth over 1,166 million USD were traded on the Iran Mercantile Exchange, the trading volume and value experienced growths of 74 and 40 percent, respectively.

Iran sanctions former aide to John Bolton

Tehran (ISNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry imposed sanctions on Richard Goldberg, a member of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a former aide to former US National Security Adviser John Bolton.

Iranian, Emirati top diplomats hold talks

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, on the trend of bilateral collaborations and regional issues of mutual interest.

Iran to hold 3rd film festival in Japan

Tehran (ISNA) - Iranian Film Week and the third round of Iran's film festival in Japan is to be held from August 10-12, 2020.