By Salman Parviz

Iran mulls lawsuits and legal actions to unblock funds

In his recent reaction to Seoul’s blockage of Iranian assets, President Hassan Rouhani said South Korea’s seizure of Iranian assets “is by no means acceptable and we expect Seoul to lift the restrictions as soon as possible.”

The Bahamas to lift travel restrictions for Iran

TEHRAN - The Bahamas is scheduled to lift travel restrictions from Iran and other previously excluded countries such as China, the Republic of Korea, and some European states, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.

 N. Korea destroys liaison office along border with S. Korea

North Korea blew up the inter-Korean joint liaison office in its border town of Kaesong on Tuesday, sharply escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula after near-daily threats to punish Seoul over anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets.

Tehran criticizes S. Korea for overdue medical shipment

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has criticized South Korea for their submissive conduct toward the United States, saying the Koreans have been waiting to receive a green light from the U.S. government for sending a medical shipment to Iran.

U.S. positive about S. Korea’s push to build mechanism for humanitarian trade with Iran: source

(Yonhap) - The United States “positively” views South Korea's push to forge a payment mechanism to conduct humanitarian trade with Iran without fears of violating U.S. sanctions on Tehran, a diplomatic source said Monday.

Tehran, Seoul do not leave each other alone in COVID-19 battle

TEHRAN – Tehran mayor Pirouz Hanachi and Seoul mayor Park Won-soon shared their experiences on fighting coronavirus in an online meeting on Monday.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Biological viruses part of future ruthless asymmetrical warfare: Ogutcu

TEHRAN – Stating that tomorrow’s wars will no longer be fought by tanks, fighter jets, and missiles, Mehmet Ogutcu said, “The biological viruses are part of this ruthless asymmetrical warfare without causing bloodshed and physical destruction.”

By staff and agency

South Korea seeking to facilitate humanitarian transactions with

South Korea is also pushing for the Korean Humanitarian Trade Arrangement (KHTA), which uses an Iranian bank free from U.S. sanctions such as the Middle East Bank, to facilitate humanitarian transactions with the Islamic republic.

Iran issues South Korea travel warning amid coronavirus fears

TEHRAN - The Foreign Ministry, in a travel advisory issued on Saturday, urged Iranians not to visit South Korea over fears of exposure to the coronavirus.

Iran urges citizens to postpone travel to Qatar amid coronavirus fears

TEHRAN – In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s embassy in Qatar has urged Iranian citizens to temporarily postpone travels to the Persian Gulf littoral state.

Tehran slams Korean companies for submitting to U.S. bullying

TEHRAN — Tehran has criticized some South Korean companies’ move to leave Iran’s market due to U.S. sanctions and bullying, saying the Islamic Republic will never forget its friends during tough times.

Iran fail to book place at World Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran were held to a 24-24 draw against Korea Republic in the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Thursday.

Tehran slams Seoul for miscalling Persian Gulf

TEHRAN — Tehran has strongly criticized Seoul for misnaming the Persian Gulf and dispatching a military mission to the waters south of Iran under a pressure by the United States.

Iran beaten by Qatar at Asian Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Qatar came from first half defeat to beat Iran at the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Tuesday.

South Korea says consulting Iran on how to secure Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Seoul is consulting with Tehran on how to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the possibility of sending troops to the Middle East, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday, Yonhap reported.

Korea defeat Iran at AFC U23 Championship

TEHRAN –Korea Republic defeated Iran 2-1 in their AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group C tie at the Tinsulanon Stadium on Sunday.

South Korea says has no plan to dispatch navy fleet to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - The South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that his country has thus far not decided to forward any naval force to the Strait of Hormuz connecting the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman in the Middle East.

South Korea pursues resumption of humanitarian trade with Iran

TEHRAN – The South Korean foreign ministry has decided to continuously pursue the resumption of trade in humanitarian products with Iran through won-based accounts at Korean banks, IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Korea beat Iran’s women volleyball at Olympics qualification

TEHRAN – Korea eased past Iran in straight sets (25-15, 25-9, 25-19) in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) 2020 Olympic Qualification Tournament on Wednesday.

Iran finalize squad for AFC U23 Championship

TEHRAN – Iran coach Hamid Estili has named his 23-man squad for the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.

Yalda is a beautiful manifestation of Iran’s cultural heritage: tourism minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that Yalda Night is a beautiful manifestation of Iran’s intangible cultural heritage.

US, South Korea military cost-sharing talks fail to achieve results

South Korea and the United States have once again failed to achieve tangible results in the latest round of military cost-sharing talks after a breakdown in negotiations last month.

Iran victorious over S. Korea at Asia-Pacific Goalball Champs

TEHRAN - Iran defeated South Korea 9-7 at the IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships on Friday.

Iran beat S. Korea at IWBF Asia Oceania C’ships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men earned a big win against powerhouse South Korea at the 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships in Thai city Pattaya on Wednesday.

By Saeed Sobhani

What are White House allies doing in East Asia ?!

TEHRAN-Japan and South Korea, as two US allies in the East Asian region, do not play a positive role in resolving the crisis in the region. Undoubtedly, resolving the crises in East Asia is only possible in one way and that is the separation of Tokyo and Seoul from White House policies. This has not happened yet!

Iran handball edge South Korea at 2020 Olympics qualification

TEHRAN – Iran handball team started the 2019 AHF Men's Asian qualification with a nail-biting win over South Korea.

By Payman Yazdani

Indonesia interested in exchanging information, defense equipment with Iran 

TEHRAN– Indonesian Ambassador Octavino Alimudin in an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency said Indonesia is interested in exchanging information and defense equipment with Iran to fight terrorism.

Iran seventh at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran managed a tough 3-2 (27-25, 25-18, 20-25, 13-25,13-15) win over Indonesia at the 20th Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, hosted by South Korea since August 18th.

Thailand sweep past Iran in Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Thailand overpowered Iran 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-13) at the 20th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Thursday.

S. Korea too strong for Iran at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran started the 20th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 defeat to hosts South Korea on Sunday.