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Zarif slams US for violating Muslim's rights, supporting white supremacy
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at Trump government for violating the rights of Muslims and also for promoting white supremacist ideologies.
Other News
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Amir-Abdollahian says Golan indivisible part of Syria
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian highlighted that Golan cannot be separated from the Syrian soil.
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Iran condemns ISIL-led terrorist attack in Kabul
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi strongly condemned Thursday attack in Kabul which was launched by ISIL terrorists.
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Kremlin slams Trump's Golan remarks as violation of intl. law
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on US president's statement about the Golan Heights, said that changing the status of the Golan Heights in order to bypass the UN Security Council constitutes a direct violation of UN decisions.
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Leader’s March 21 speech at Imam Reza shrine
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed a large gathering of pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Thursday.
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Intl. Nowruz Day celebrated in Geneva
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The International Nowruz Day, marking the Persian New Year and arrival of spring, was celebrated in the Swiss city of Geneva on March 21, hosted by Iran and ten other countries.
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Syria strongly condemns Trump's readiness to recognize occupied Golan Heights as part of Israel
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry has condemned US President Trump’s comments on the Golan Heights as “irresponsible”.
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By: Morteza Rahmani
Meymand, a beauty in central Iran from the Stone Age
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – At the south-eastern Iranian province of Kerman near Shahr-Babak city, there is a village dating back to the Stone Age. Meymand is a village of troglodytes – cave dwellers.
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Iran expresses deepest sympathies to Iraq over tragic ferry sinking
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi extended heartfelt sympathies to the Iraqi nation and government for the tragic sinking of a ferry which claimed dozens of lives.
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By: Mohammad Moheimani
Aerial photos reveal aftermath of flood in N Iran
AQQALA, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Heavy flood hit vast regions of Golestan province, including Aqqala county today. Flood has surrounded some nine villages cutting access to their roads. Officials have requested residents of some villages to evacuate their homes. It is said that the flood is moving towards the Caspian Sea and will end tomorrow.
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Iran's Leader:
Defeating enemy not enough, economic deterrence required
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that while Iran will definitely defeat its enemies, the country still needs to achieve a level in deterrence where enemies cannot harm the country’s economy.
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Iran Army readier than ever to defend country: Cmdr. Heidari
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said that the Army has updated its equipment and is readier than ever to defend the country.
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Blasts in Kabul kill 6, injure more than 20
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – At least six people were killed and 23 others injured after three blasts hit Shia neighborhood of Kabul on Thursday, where people were celebrating Nowruz.
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Leader to address people at Imam Reza shrine today
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will address the nation on Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran.
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Rouhani felicitates New Year to heads of regional states
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – In separate messages on Thu., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated leaders of some regional countries on the beginning of the New Year, wishing for the nations’ success and prosperity in 1398.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Pilgrims pray for good year at Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) Mausoleum
QOM, Mar. 21 (MNA) – A large crowd of pilgrims gathered in Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) Mausoleum in Qom on Wed. night to mark the start of the New Year and ask God to grant them health and success. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays.
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Nowruz a chance to foster dialogue, mutual respect: Guterres
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message on the occasion of Nowruz, noting that this is a chance to reaffirm commitment to peace and dialogue.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
People celebrate New Year in Tomb of Hafez
SHIRAZ, Mar. 21 (MNA) – People gathered in the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Fars province, last night to celebrate the New Year. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays in Iran.
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Gen. Shekarchi dismisses any joint military operations with Turkey
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran has no plan to launch joint military operations with Turkey along shared borders.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
It’s that time of year again! Nowruz, and why Iranians love it so much
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Persian New Year celebration, known as Nowruz, begins this year on Thursday, March 21. Here is how Iranians celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and why the rite is still so popular after 3,000 years.
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Rouhani vows to establish more friendly ties with neighbors in New Year
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a message on the occasion of New Year, noting that Iran will establish more friendly relations with its neighboring countries in this year.
