World Trade Organization allows China to sanction U.S. over Obama-era tariffs

TEHRAN- An appeals court judge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) says the United States did not fully comply with its ruling and could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs that break WTO rules.

By staff and agency

Lavrov says U.S. will be responsible for any war with Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the United States will be responsible for catastrophic consequences of any war with Iran.

Longstanding Sino-Iranian relations could help foster tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism chief has said that longstanding cultural and trade relations between Iran and China could lay a solid ground for developing mutual tourism ties.

By staff and agency

China blames U.S. for causing tension with Iran, says JCPOA is ‘irreplaceable’

Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Tuesday that U.S. should stop exerting pressure on Iran and blamed Washington for causing the current tensions.

Chinese museum to showcase celadons from Iran, other countries

TEHRAN – On Saturday, a collection of centuries-old celadons, on loan from the National Museum of Iran, reached Beijing’s Palace Museum, which is to host a vast exhibit of such potteries from several countries.

Tehran slams foreign interference in China’s internal affairs

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the “harmful meddling” of the U.S. and UK in China’s domestic affairs, stressing Iran’s strong support for the “One China Policy”.

Iran to establish visa-free regime for the Chinese on July 16

TEHRAN – As of July 16, Chinese passport holders will no longer need visas to enter Iran, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

By Chang Hua Chinese ambassador to Iran

Efforts to counter terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang

TEHRAN - Iran and China have a long history of friendly relations. Iranians are not unfamiliar with Xinjiang either, in 13th century, Saadi Shirazi, the celebrated Iranian poet, traveled to the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang and wrote a beautiful poem. 

Efforts underway to ease traveling to Iran, tourism chief says

TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief has said that the country is putting a great deal of effort to facilitate and increase foreign tourist arrivals.

Mahan Air expands long-haul services to Rome, Shenzhen

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mahan Air has launched direct flights connecting Tehran to Rome and Shenzhen, a major city in Guangdong province of China.

Iran sets sights on drawing 2 million Chinese tourists per annum 

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism organization has set sights on attracting two million Chinese nationals per annum after the country approved to waive the visa requirement for Chinese travelers.

Jahromi and Chinese ambassador hold talks on IT

TEHRAN – Iranian Communications and Information Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi met with Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua on Sunday before departing for Dalian to attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC).

Iran waives visa for Chinese tourists

TEHRAN – The Iranian government waived the visa requirement for Chinese nationals willing to visit the country.

Lavrov says situation around Iran developing toward a dangerous scenario

China urges ‘calm and restraint’ amid Iran-U.S. tension

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has urged “calm and restraint” as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s new sanctions on Iran.

By Ali Azimi

Trump is not sure of his economic success!

One of the problems that Biden faces with Donald Tramp will be the issue of economics. Undoubtedly, Biden will criticize Tramp's economic policy in the field of foreign trade in the 2010 presidential election race.

By Payman Yazdani

Why should China fully support Iran in Persian Gulf tensions?

TEHRAN - According to many international thinkers creating tensions in the Persian Gulf region by the U.S. also aims at containing China and limiting Beijing’s access to energy resources of the region which is driving engine of Chinese economy.

Iran beat Pakistan at Asian Beach Handball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran extended winning run at the Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 to four wins on Wednesday.

Rouhani receives credentials of four ambassadors

Clock is ticking on Europe to save nuclear deal, Rouhani warns

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday separately received credentials of the new ambassadors of France, China, Poland and Tajikistan.

Some 600,000 visited “The Splendor of Asia” within a month

TEHRAN – Some 600,000 people have so far toured the major exhibit “The Splendor of Asia” within less than a month from its opening ceremony at Beijing’s National Museum of China, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Iran beat Thailand at Asian Beach Handball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Thailand 2-1 at the Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 in Weihai, China on Sunday.

Iran start Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 on high

TEHRAN – Iran started the Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 on high note on Saturday.

By Saeed Sobhani

The probability of defeat of Trump in the upcoming presidential election

Controversial president in deadlock!

Recent polls in the United States show that Donald Trump's defeat in presidential elections next year is likely. These polls are published while Trump in the field of foreign policy is extremely confused and incapacitated. He has practically lost the game against Iran, China, and Venezuela.

U.S. bullying has brought Iran, China, Russia closer together: Rouhani aide

TEHRAN – Hesamoddin Ashna, a senior advisor to President Hassan Rouhani, believes that the bullying approach by the United States has brought Iran, China and Russia closer together more than ever.

By Martin Love

Nothing is so dangerous as a wounded beast backed into a corner by itself…

NORTH CAROLINA - Trump’s foreign policy slant in the past year has gone so far off the rails touting the demands of right-wing Zionists and their supporters both in Israel and the U.S. that the U.S. is rarely seen as anything but a dangerous, rogue element across the world stirring up enmity and harm.

Xi says China will promote steady ties with Iran

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told Iran’s president on Friday that China will promote steady development of ties with Iran no matter how the situation changes, Chinese state media said.

Iran showcasing tourism at China fair

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian travel-associated businesses, tour operators, artists and artisans represent the Islamic Republic at the CMT China, a fair for holidays and leisure, which opened in Nanjing on Friday.

By Negar Asadi

Scholar says Iran’s independence is a challenge to U.S.

TEHRAN - Modjtaba Sadria, a prominent scholar, says that Iran’s independence is a serious challenge to unipolarism of the U.S.

By Maryam Khormaee

Power balance in the Pacific: An analysis of naval race between U.S. and China

TEHRAN - The United States Navy ships have sailed through Taiwan Strait seven times since July 2018. The most recent time they passed through this narrow, yet strategic strait was in April.

Iran announce squad for FIVB Volleyball Nations League Week 1

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball head coach Igor Kolakovic has announced Team Melli roster for the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Week 1.

Russia, China should take practical measures to save JCPOA: Zarif

TEHRAN – Russia and China must take practical measures if they want to protect the achievements of the nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad said on Friday.