Senior cleric thanks Iraq for hospitality in Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Provisional Friday Prayers leader in Tehran Hojjat-ol-Islam Mohammad-Javad Haj-Ali Akbari has thanked the Iraqi people and government for their nice hospitality towards Arbaeen pilgrims.

FM Araghchi meets Iraqi officials during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister held meetings with senior Iraqi officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening mutual cooperation.

Experts urge heritage protection as UNESCO adds 6 MENA sites

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s latest World Heritage listings have highlighted an urgent need to protect the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) shared heritage, experts said.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World's largest peaceful gathering

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).

Over a million Arbaeen pilgrims are still in Iraq: Radan

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Chief of Police said Monday that more than 3.2 million pilgrims have left the country tio Iraq so far, while 2.2 million of them have returned home after performing their pilgrimage.

Police chief General Radan:

1.8 m Arbaeen pilgrims have returned from Iraq pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Law Enforcement (Police) says that as many as 1.8 million of Arbaeen pilgrims have returned to Iran after performing their pilgrimage in neighboring Iraq.

Over 3.2 m people transit Iran to go to Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – More than 3.2 million Arbaeen pilgrims have transited through designated Iranian border crossings, as over 1.6 million have returned, the head of Iran’s Arbaeen Headquarters, Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, says.

5 million pilgrims have travelled to Iraq for Arbaeen: media

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media have reported that nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims have travelled to the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage (marking the fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain.)

Iran sci. min. stresses promoting thoughts of martyred Leader

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of science, research and technology has emphasized the need to expand academic and cultural efforts to enhance the thought and legacy of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Two million Arbaeen pilgrims cross Mehran border crossing

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Local Iranian media have from Mehran Border Crossing in Ilam Province report that nearly 2 million Arbaeen pilgrims have used the crossing to go to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage since month of Safar.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Media plays crucial role in thwarting enemies' plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that media plays a leading role in foiling the hostile plots, presenting the true narrative of Iran’s defense against US-Israeli aggression.

SCO Media and Think Tank Summit calls for broader cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit, themed "The Shanghai Spirit in the New Era: From Shared Values to Practical Cooperation," opened Monday in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Xinhua think tank report;

SCO sees new opportunities in evolving global landscape

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is embracing new and significant development opportunities amid accelerated global changes unseen in a century, according to a Xinhua think tank report released on Monday.

Iran's Mehr, Pakistan's Right Now Media ink cooperation MoU

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Mehr Media Group and Pakistan's Right Now Media signed a cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Media and Think Tanks Forum in Bishkek.

Mehr chief:

Recent Iran resistance showed opposition to unipolar world

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The CEO of Mehr Media Group Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati says that the recent resistance of the Iranian people against the enemy was a sign of confronting the unipolar world.

SCO Media & Think Tank Summit opens in Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – As amany as 260 media leaders, scholars, and policymakers convened in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,Monday for the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit with Iran's participation.

Alamut Castle named UNESCO World Heritage site

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Alamut Castle and Associated Fortifications have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 30th tangible cultural heritage site to receive the international designation.

Iran’s most celebrated film, TV actor "Akbar Abdi" dies at 66

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian actor Akbar Abdi passed away at 66 on Friday after cardiac arrest. He received various accolades, including two Crystal Simorghs, a Hafez Award and an Iran's Film Critics and Writers Association Award.

Afghanistan joins SputnikPro

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – On July 23, the first session of the international educational project SputnikPro took place in Kabul.

Iran to hold intl. event on US crime in Minab school

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) –The first International “Minab Lullabies of Awakening” Festival will be held with the participation of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Communications Organization, inviting mothers around the world to record lullabies.

Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Hamas announced on Monday the election of Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau.

Qatar rejects Israeli media propaganda on attacking Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Qatar has strongly rejected Israeli media reports claiming it agreed to take part in military action against Iran, calling the allegations as sheer lies.

Ahvaz children’s cancer hospital resumes ops. after US strike

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) –Shahid Baghaei Specialized Hospital in Ahvaz, which was fully evacuated on Wednesday night following US airstrikes near the facility, resumed medical services less than six hours later.