"Driving Lesson" wins German fest grand prix

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian short film "Driving Lesson" won the Grand Prix from International Short Film Festival Landau (La.Meko).

Iran calls for acceleration of trade with Russia in Eurasia framework

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Industry, Mines and Trade Minister, in a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Tehran, urged acceleration of trade between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, especially within the framework of Eurasia.

Iran, Uzbekistan to develop agricultural ties

Tehran, IRNA – Managing director of Iran Trade Promotion Organization's office for Europe and US affairs Mohammad Reza Karimzadeh and Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev emphasized developing trade ties especially in agricultural field.

Official sees potential for doubling Iran-Iraq trade

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari said that Iran-Iraq trade has the potential to double provided that the existing border crossings issues are solved.

Moscow refutes Western media reports aimed at hurting Iran-Russia ties

Tehran, IRNA – Russian Embassy in Tehran in a statement rejected Western media reports which were aimed at tarnishing Iran-Russia relations.

Leader: Colonial powers try to persuade nations into ignoring their talents

Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Wednesday that colonial powers through soft warfare are after distracting "our nation" from its talents.

300 wrestlers from 22 countries in Tehran military champs

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for Iranian Police said on Wednesday that the 35th World Military Wrestling Championship would be held in Iranian capital Tehran with 300 wrestlers from 22 countries participating in the competitions.

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution receives science elite

Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received an elite group of Iranian intellectuals and scientists here on Wednesday.

Iran ready to pioneer implementation of ECO decisions in next summit

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari has said that the country is ready to pioneer the implementation of important decisions to be taken at the upcoming Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in the Turkmen capital.

Iran urges UNSC to prioritize "non-coercive measures"

New York, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi advised the United Nations Security Council to "accord priority to 'prevention' and resorting to non-coercive measures."

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Nov 17

Tehran, IRNA - The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, November 17, 2021:

Petroleum minister congratulates Algeria’s envoy as new GECF Sec Gen

Owji: Iran-Algeria close cooperation in GECF, OPEC to continue

Tehran, IRNA – Petroleum minister while congratulating Algeria’s envoy for being elected as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), said that the close cooperation between Iran and Algeria in GECF and OPEC will continue as before.

Iran condemns using sanctions as ‘blind instruments’ against nations

New York, IRNA - The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi condemned using sanctions as 'blunt and blind instruments' to put pressure on world states.

Iran's oil minister in GECF conference:

US unilateral anti-Iran sanctions breach international laws

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Petroleum Minister Javad Owji said on Tuesday that the unilateral US sanctions against Iran are contrary to international laws and fundamentals, adding that such approaches cannot preserve the international peace and stability.

FM: Iran, Turkey agree on roadmap for Iran-Turkey ties

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in an Instagram message on his talks with his Turkish counterpart expressed delight that his COVID-19 quarantine is over, and he has hosted “his brother” Mevlut Chavusoglu in Tehran for “very important negotiations”.

Eslami: AEOI’s main priority development of accelerators

Tehran, IRNA – Vice president and head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said here on Tuesday that the development of accelerators is among AEOI’s main priorities and hardworking technicians in nuclear industry must manufacture those precious facilities.

Iran calls on Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic to observe self-restraint

Tehran, IRNA – Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed worries about the new military engagement in border regions of Armenia Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling on both countries to observe self-restraint.

Pakistan committed to maintain excellent ties with Iran: FM Qureshi

Islamabad, IRNA -- Foreign Minister of Pakistan says our ties with Iran are rooted in history, religion, culture and we are committed to maintaining excellent relations with Tehran.

President Raisi: Iran is serious in nuclear talks

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that Iran is serious about the upcoming nuclear talks in Vienna and is serious as well to secure the rights of its citizens by ensuring the removal of the sanctions on the country.

Tehran, Vienna call for developing cultural & artistic relations

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili in a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Austria in Tehran Wolf Dietrichheim on Tuesday stressed the development of cultural and artistic relations with Austria.

Mali hails IRCS medical services

Tehran, IRNA – Some members of Mali's cabinet paid a visit to the health center operated by Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS), praising their activity.

Ex-lawmaker says expansion of Iran-Afghanistan trade ties is necessary

Tehran, IRNA – Former member of Afghan parliament said that the current situation necessitates expansion of trade ties between Iran and Afghanistan.

Over 1.6 million donated COVID-19 vaccines land in Iran to increase protection of Afghan Refugees

Tehran, IRNA - On Monday evening, the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines landed at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, donated as part of the Humanitarian Buffer mechanism of the COVAX Facility to help the government vaccinate more refugees.

Iran-China relations ready to surge: Iranian official

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran-China Friendship Association said that important developments have taken place in Iran after this year's presidential election that lead to the emergence of a President who aligns with the Supreme Leader on China, proving grounds for a surge in Tehran-Beijing relations.

COVID-19 kills 134 more Iranians over past 24 hours

Tehran, IRNA – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 128,406 with 134 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Int'l industrial expo kicks off in Pakistan; Iran's pavilion center of attraction

Islamabad, IRNA -- The 17th International Exhibition of Industry, Machinery and Renewable Energy kicked off in Pakistani port city of Karachi on Tuesday where Iranian pavilion is the center of attraction.

"100 Years of Museum in Iran" confab to be held on Saturday

Tehran, IRNA – Iran is holding a conference entitled "100 Years of Museum in Iran" on the occasion of 75th anniversary of International Council of Museum (ICOM) on November 20.

Resistance only winning discourse in future: Ex-Iran envoy

Shiraz, IRNA - A former Iranian ambassador to Lebanon and Jordan has underlined that the current world is in dire need of resistance discourse and that the only winning discourse in the future will be the resistance discourse.

FM Spox terms US as sponsor of Cuba riots

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh slammed Washington's blatant intervention in internal affairs of independent and freedom-seeking countries, namely Cuba, saying the US is sponsoring riots in Cuba to interfere in its internal affairs.