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Iran’s Araghchi meets S Korean Dy FM

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi on Sunday conferred with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun in the capital city of Tehran.

‘COV-Iran Barekat’ safe with no side-effects so far: Health official

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iranian coronavirus vaccine named ‘COV-Iran Barekat’ has been safe without any side-effects so far, according to an official with Tehran University of Medical Science.

Iran, Oman stress finalizing cooperation MoU in agriculture, fishery

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Oman Ali Najafi and Oman’s Minister of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed Al Habsi discussed opportunities for cooperation in agriculture and fishery on Sunday.

Iran’s production of steel ingot surpasses 21.6 million tons

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iran’s production of steel ingot gas reached 21,650,100 tons in the first nine months of the Iranian year (started on March 20, 2020), which shows an 8.3-percent rise compared to the same period last year.

Iran’s capital, Austria to cooperate in sport training

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA- The Organization of Tehran Municipality and the Embassy of Austria in Iran are to cooperate in training the citizens in the field of sports.

Iranian animation awarded at filmfest of Jordan

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iranian “Haboob” directed by Mahsa Samani received the award for the best short animation at the 11th Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Amman, Jordan.

Conservation of Persian cats in Iran nature

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA - There are eight species of Persian cats in Iranian forests, plains and mountains, proving that the country enjoys an important environment for protection of wildlife.

Iran COVID-19 death toll drops to 71

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari announced here on Sunday that the COVID-19 death toll in Iran has reached 71 during the past 24 hours.

French analyst: Europe should fulfill economic promises related to JCPOA

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – A French analyst believes that Iran enjoys a strong economy but still, Europeans should fulfill the economic promises they have already made based on the July 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

De-Trumping Persian Gulf

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Besides the issues of US return to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and termination of illegally-imposed, unjust sanctions, which are Iranian officials’ present-day concerns, Donald Trump’s heritage in West Asia, and especially in the Persian Gulf is in need of planning to encounter, deep contemplation, and farsightedness.

Expert artists in traditional arts make Alchemy pottery

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Head of Traditional Arts Group of the Research Center of Cultural Heritage Organization said here on Sunday a clayware sample of a vessel used by Alchemy enthusiasts 1000 years BC was made by traditional arts experts.

Iranian Army Ground Forces to stage drills in near future

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Commander of the ground force of the Iranian Army Brigadier-General Kiumars Heidari said on Sunday that the ground force will stage maneuvers in southeastern parts of the country in the near future.

On occasion of a South Korean delegation’s upcoming visit

Iran, South Korea need to eliminate obstacles in way of expanding ties

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iran and South Korea have enjoyed amicable, close ties throughout history, but when the Trump administration took charge in the US and his exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Tehran-Seoul ties got somehow subjected to ups-and-downs.

Iran confirms 4 cases of new COVID-19 variant

Sari, Jan 10, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Health Saeed Namaki said on Sunday that four cases of the UK COVID-19 mutation were detected in Iran and the patients are placed under quarantine and medical services.

New US administration must compensate for Trump’s damages: Iran envoy

Islamabad, Jan 10, IRNA -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan says upcoming US administration led by Joe Biden must compensate for the damages caused by Trump's negative decisions against Iran.

Speaker calls for lifting US sanctions on Iran ahead of US return to JCPOA

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Sunday called for lifting US sanctions as more important than the US return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 10

Tehran, Jan 10, IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Sunday:

Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce: Pave ground for attraction of investments

Mashhad, Jan 9, IRNA – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said here on Saturday that ground must be paved for the attraction of the capitals of natives of Khorasan province who are now residing in other provinces and abroad, and even provide bonuses for them.

Gen. Soleimani’s assassins must be brought to justice: Iran envoy

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA – Iran’s envoy to Japan, addressing a webinar on martyrdom anniversary of the former IRGC commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, said that the Islamic Republic will not forget the terrorist act of his assassination and will pursue to bring perpetrators of the crime to justice.

Iran not worried about mischievous acts of Trump's final days in office

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said on Saturday that given the current conditions in the US and the sensitivities of اhis rivals towards Trump's possible decisions and actions, it is unlikely that he will be a source of concern in the final days of his term, especially on the issue of Iran's nuclear deal.

Only Iran stood beside Iraqi nation: Iraq's Hadi al-Ameri

Baghdad, Jan 9, IRNA - Leader of the Iraqi Al-Fath election coalition, Hadi al-Ameri on Saturday stressed the need for the exit of the US forces from the country, saying that only the Islamic Republic of Iran stood beside the Iraqi nation in difficult circumstances.

Iranian documentary film awarded at Rassam Int'l Fest

Yasuj, Jan 9, IRNA - "Aziz Gholi" documentary film won the second title in the second international short film festival "Rassam", an Iranian provincial official said on Saturday.

Iran-Oman economic ties “stable”: Official

Shiraz, Jan 9, IRNA – The head of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday that stability in diplomatic and political relations between Tehran and Muscat has resulted in stable economic trades.

Iran opens carpet gallery in China to commemorate 50th anniversary of relations

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA – Iran inaugurated a gallery of hand-woven carpets in Shanghai on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and China.

AEOI: Iran ranks among 5 manufacturers of high-power lasers in world

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA - Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Saturday that Iran is among the five manufacturers of high-power lasers in the world because of the recent achievements in the field of high-power lasers.

Iran urges Muslim World to oppose sponsoring Takfiri groups

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the Muslim World should stand against sponsoring Takfiri groups by some countries in a bid to thwart the threat posed by ISIS to innocent people of different countries.

Iran COVID-19 death toll reaches 82

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA – Spokeswoman for Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education Sima Sadat Lari announced here on Saturday that the COVID-19 death toll in Iran has reached 82 during the past 24 hours.