Tehran seeks lifting of sanctions on Iran in Vienna talks: Amirabollahian

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that Iran’s purpose of participating in the upcoming nuclear negotiations in Vienna is to ensure the removal of sanctions on the country.

Ground prepared for expansion of relations between Iran, Indonesia: Ambassador

Mashad, IRNA – Indonesian Ambassador to Iran Ronny Prasetyo Yuliantoro said on Thursday that the ground is prepared for further enhancement of relations between Tehran and Jakarta.

Iran-Pakistan exhibitions, opportunity to boost bilateral trade

Karachi, IRNA -- The head of Iranian delegation at the international trade exhibition in Pakistan’s Karachi says the participation of Iranian businessmen and craftsmen in the event is a window to increase industrial and technical cooperation between the two neighboring states.

COVID-19 kills 103 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 128,634 with 103 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Special envoy: Iran ready to have all-out cooperation with Afghanistan

Kabul, IRNA – Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan voiced Tehran's readiness for having all-out cooperation in various areas with Kabul.

Iranian women win silver medal at Asian Archery Championships 2021

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Women's Compound Team stood in second place at the Asian Archery Championships 2021 in Bangladesh and won the silver medal.

FM: Iran determined to develop ties with IORA states

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in his speech to Indian Ocean Rim Association said that the Islamic Republic with its considerable capacities for regional cooperation is determined to expand relations with IORA.

Iran terms recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan as too concerning

New York, IRNA - Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi described Afghanistan's recent terrorist attacks, particularly that in Kabul, as quite concerning.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss bilateral ties over phone

Tehran, IRNA – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad in a telephone conversation held talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian and asked about his health conditions.

Iran advises Canada to stop systemic policy on killing indigenous people

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry advised Canadian officials to halt systemic policy on genocide against indigenous people and be responsible for being accomplices in Zionists' anti-human crimes against Palestinians.

Iran Pres congratulates Oman on National Day

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi extended a message to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday to congratulate him on National Day in that country coinciding with November 18.

Iran: Success in future talks depends on serious will from other side

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs said that the success of talks which will start on November 29 depends on the serious will and practical readiness from the other side to lift the sanctions.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Nov 18

Tehran, IRNA - The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Thursday, November 18, 2021:

Envoy to UN: US, European states not abiding by JCPOA

New York, IRNA - Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always abided by the JCPOA, but the United States and three European countries have not remained loyal to their commitments.

Envoy condemns Canada's anti-Iran draft resolution

New York, IRNA - Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi strongly condemned a draft resolution proposed by Canada against Iran.

Secretary of Iranian Human Rights HQ:

US singer demolished human dignity in concert

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of Iran's Human Rights Headquarters Kazem Gharibabadi reacted to the indecent act of an American singer in a concert, and said that what happened was ruining the human dignity in a country that claims to defend the human rights in other countries.

In phone talk with Iraqi PM

Raisi: Iran supports Iraq’s independence, establishment of popular governance

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a phone talk with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said that Iran’s basic and stable stance is supporting Iraq’s independence and establishment of a popular government there, while supporting any initiative aimed at resolving the problems legally and transparently.

Sports minister lauds Iran's national football team

Tehran, IRNA – Minister of sports and youth issuing a message congratulated the recent consecutive victories of Iran's National Football Team in the preliminary round of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Isfahan governor: Iran hopes to expand ties with NAM countries

Isfahan, IRNA – Isfahan governor referring to President Ebrahim Raisi government’s foreign policy, said on Tuesday that Iran hopes to sign more memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the Non=Aligned Movement (NAM) countries and establish broader ties with them, the Latin American countries.

Economist: Development of Iran-Pakistan trade through bartered deals, cash payments

Tehran, IRNA – An economist said on Tuesday that bartered and cash deals are among the strategies that can lead to the development of trade with neighboring countries, and as a first step, signing a memorandum of cooperation with Pakistan can help in this respect.

Iran-Pakistan private sector must identify each other’s capacities: Iran CG

Karachi, IRNA -- The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan’s Karachi referring to the strong political relations and cultural commonalities between Tehran and Islamabad urged the private sector of the two countries to identify each other’s capacities.

Iran: IAEA should avoid hasty comments on nuclear cooperation

London, IRNA – Iran’s caretaker envoy to Vienna-based international organizations Mohammadreza Ghayebi on Wednesday referred to a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran nuclear deal and warned that the member-states of the agency have to avoid making any hasty or politically-motivated comments in this regard.  

Official: Iran, Azerbaijan Republic negotiate to facilitate transit trucks’ passage

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Roads Maintenance and Roads Transportations Organization said that the managing director of that organization’s Transit Office has traveled to the Azerbaijan Republic to negotiate on facilitating Iranian truck's passage through that country to reach the Eurasian countries.

Iran-Afghanistan joint committees of cooperation kick off

Kabul, IRNA – Iran-Afghanistan joint committees of cooperation were launched in the presence of the Iranian President's special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi and officials from both states on Wednesday.

Barter trade mechanism with Iran soon to be implemented: Pakistani Adviser

Karachi, IRNA -- Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment while expressing satisfaction with his recent visit to Tehran says soon a barter trade mechanism will be established with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Grossi due in Tehran on November 22

Tehran, IRNA – Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is scheduled to meet Tehran on Monday (November 22), according to Iran’s caretaker envoy to Vienna-based international organizations Mohammadreza Ghayebi.

Palestine, Lebanon, Syria keen on participating in 15th edition of the Cinéma Vérité festival

Tehran, IRNA - The three countries including Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, the so-called axis of resistance have announced their readiness to participate in the 15th edition of the Cinéma Vérité festival.

UK govt. under pressure to settle £400m debt to Iran

London, IRNA - A British Conservative Party politician has said that his country's delay in paying £400m debt to the Islamic Republic of Iran has made it difficult to resolve disputes over consular issues and the 2015 nuclear deal.

COVID-19 vaccine injection passes 100 million doses in Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 128,531 with 125 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Iran attractive, young land for adventure travel: Tour instructor

Tehran, IRNA - The Islamic Republic of Iran is a talented, attractive, and young country for holding adventure tourism to provide people with new and different opportunities and experiences, a tour guide says.