During a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, Zarif described the latest conference on the theme of refugee returns (November 11-12) as constructive.He stressed the need for cooperation among Iran, Syria as well as the regional states owing to the latest situations in the region. Both sides exchanged views …

The Afghan Foreign Ministry said that the police forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran also have issued a communiqué noting the videos posted are not related to Iran.Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry noted that in a call with the Afghan Embassy in Tehran, with Iranian officials and influential Afghan migrants in …

Khatinzadeh wrote Tehran hosts Syrian minster of foreign affairs today, adding that the agenda of the meeting of Syrian minister with Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif is mutual ties and regional cooperation between Iran and Syria.He added Iran is standing by the Syrian people in fighting with terrorism. Syrian Minister of …

Hak-iş shortfilm International Festival  was held on December 3 at the Hilton hotel lobby in Ankara.The "Night Shift" was awarded the best foreign film among 4,217 films from 120 countries. The Iranian short film reveals the story of a mother who leaves her daughter alone in the Corona Pandemic and focuses on her job …

Lari said that, with 284 new victims, the country’s total COVID-19 deaths mounted to 50,594.Some 10,827 new cases of infection with the COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours, some 1,691 of whom have been hospitalized, she added. Lari noted that a total of 1,051,374 Iranians have been confirmed …

** IRAN DAILY-- Rouhani: Iran preparing for speedy increase of oil production Iran is gearing up for a quick boost in its oil output, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday ahead of a possible easing of US sanctions after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.Rouhani said Iran exported more than two million …

During the meetings with the Japanese Ambassador Aikawa Kazutoshi and Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra, Araghchi explored avenues for boosting bilateral relations.  Meanwhile, the outgoing Brazilian envoy Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos bid farewell with Araghchi on Sunday. 8072**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English

Mohammad Rasouli said exploitation of Khaf-Herat railway will start immediately after inauguration.Islamic Republic of Iran Railways had earlier had cooperation with Afghanistan and had held training courses for them, he added. Rasouli noted that Afghan personnel will be trained in two phases for this giant project. The 220-km Khaf-Herat railroad …

Mekdad and his accompanying delegation were received upon their arrival by a number of senior officials of the Iranian Foreign Ministry and members of the Syrian embassy in Tehran, SANA reported.During the visit, Mekdad is slated to hold several meetings with senior Iranian officials, focusing on ways to strengthen bilateral …

Iran's air industry is ready to distribute the vaccines across the country, Mohammad Eslami said at a ceremony held in Tehran on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day on December 7.Iran's air industry can be a pioneer in providing health for people, the duty which has already been done …