Chaharshanbeh-Suri; fire festivity in Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranians welcome the arrival of spring with a centuries-old custom called Chaharshanbeh-Suri, which is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year holidays.

Yemen defense minister says fully ready to stun enemies

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Yemen's defense minister has pledged the country’s full combat readiness to retaliate against enemies’ acts of provocation and aggression in kind, warning that the nation’s Armed Forces were set to enga

Gaza’s leadership remains intact, fully operational: Hamas

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Khaled Qaddoumi, Hamas's representative in Tehran says that Hamas will not allow external forces to decide Palestine’s leadership, stressing that Gaza’s leadership remains intact and fully operational.

Iran blames US for resumed Israel genocidal war in Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has expressed Iran’s strong condemnation of the renewed Israeli genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip, blaming Washington's support for it.

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US spy drone retreats after Iranian fighter jet confrontation

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – An American MQ-4C spy drone has been detected close to Iran’s airspace, a media outlet reported, adding that the drone retreated after an encounter with the country's fighter jets.

Yemen attacks US destroyer, aircraft carrier in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced yet another attack on US forces in the Red Sea region, utilizing missiles and drones to prevent an imminent American assault on the Arab country.

Lebanese president orders army to confront Syrian Takfiris

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Lebanese President reacted to recent developments on the Lebanese-Syrian borders, ordering the army to confront the aggressor HTS forces from the Syrian side of the border.

Russia, Iran, China nuclear program meeting productive: envoy

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A meeting between Russia, Iran, and China on Iran nuclear program in Beijing was successful, and consultations on its results are continuing in Vienna, Russia’s permanent representative to intl. organizations in Vienna said.

Iran dep. FM says had frank, constructive talks with Grossi

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said he had held frank and constructive talks with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in Vienna on Monday.

Yemenis hold massive rallies to denounce US aggression

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Millions of Yemenis poured into streets in cities across the country to show their support for the Ansarullah-led government in Sanaa after the recent widespread bombardment by the US and the UK fighter jets.

Chinese envoy congratulates Nowruz in message to Mehr

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Chinese Ambassador to Iran Zong Peiwu has written a congratulatory message on the arrival of the new Iranian year known as Nowruz, stressing the importance of cultural interactions between Iran and China.

Mehdi Karroubi's house arrest lifted

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Mehdi Karroubi’s son, Hossein Karroubi, has announced that his father’s house arrest has officially ended after 15 years, following an order from Iran’s Judiciary Chief.

Iran warns against US threats amid Yemen strikes

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has strongly warned against Washington's threats against Tehran following the US strikes on Yemen.

Iran comments on responding to Trump's letter

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has commented on responding to the letter sent by US President Donald Trump to Tehran.

US conducts 170 attacks against Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – American warplanes targeted various areas of Yemen at least 170 times.

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Yemen attacks US aircraft carrier with drones, missiles again

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) –  The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched another attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, a military spokesperson confirmed.

US launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The United States carried out a new set of airstrikes on Yemen early on Monday.

Yemeni leader vows to respond to escalation with escalation

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Abdul Malik Al Houthi said Saturday that US aggression will not undermine Yemen's military capabilities, declaring that Yemen will respond by intensifying its attacks.

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Yemen attacks US carrier with 18 ballistic, cruise missiles

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said Sunday after the US-UK aggression, that the Yemeni armed forces targeted the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and US Navy's positions in retaliation.

Iran's women art to be displayed on sidelines of UNHR session

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A specialized exhibition of Iranian Women's Art will be held on the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss US attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Oman discussed and exchanged views on regional developments, especially the situation in Yemen and the recent criminal attacks by American forces on the country.

Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture.

Iran will never yield to humiliation: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) –  Underscoring the Iranian nation’s resolve to overcome challenges, President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Iran will never yield to humiliation.

Deadly blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan kills 5, injures 10

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A powerful explosion in Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province killed at least five people and injured ten others as the country grapples with a surge in militant attacks.

US strikes may trigger new stage in Yemen's support for Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The US-UK aggression on Yemen, which saw several raids targeting several Yemeni cities, could lead to an escalation in support for Gaza, a high-level Yemeni source warned.

Dozens killed, injured as another blast hits Syria's Latakia

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Dozens of people were killed and wounded after an explosion hit Syria's Latakia on Sunday morning.