'Closing Afghanistan borders needed to prevent drug production'
TEHRAN, Aug.
Ahmadinejad’s visit to Lebanon will foster ties: ambassador
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s forthcoming visit to Beirut will accelerate economic, trade, and political ties with Lebanon, Tehran’s new ambassador to Beirut has said.
Controversy over remarks of embattled presidential aide continues in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Opposition is continuing unabated against Esfandiyar Rahim-Mashaii for his controversial remarks about Islamic and Iranian ideology.
Zionist regime trying to rehabilitate sullied image: Iran FM
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says that the Zionist regime wants to make up for its defeats in Lebanon and Gaza.
Iran gold imports hit 22 tons in four months
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran imported over 22 tons of gold ingots worth over $855 million in the first four months of the current calendar year (started march 20, 2010).
Russia: Bushehr power plant to come on stream this month
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The launch of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been set for August 21, the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) said on Friday.
Iran to participate in IPC Swimming World Championships
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) -- Iran will take part in the 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships.
Iran football coach searching for starting XI
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) -- Iran football coach Afshin Ghotbi is searching for the starting eleven ahead of 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
