By: Amir Jalali

Necessity of fundamental changes in Iranian academic sciences

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Amir Jalali explains the importance and necessity of fundamental changes in Iranian academic sciences based on the doctrine of Shiite jurisprudence.

“Be the Christ of our time”: Iranian author’s message to Pope

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian author Habib Ahmadzadeh has appealed to Pope Leo to remain in Lebanon until violence ends, urging him to perform a “twenty-first-century miracle of peace” inspired by Christ and Imam Musa al-Sadr’s historic stand.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Ayatollah Khamenei’s view on Ukraine peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – In his recent televised speech, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressed the Ukraine crisis by referring to America’s interventions in various parts of the world.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

A review of Ayatollah Khamenei's latest speech

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – In his latest address, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei declared the 12-Day War a clear defeat for the US and Israel and dismissed claims of sending messages to Washington.

By: Dr. Amir Jalali

Heart of Fatima Zahra, Mirror of God: A Mystical Analysis

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (SA) has a unique position to the extent that she has been introduced in narrations as “God’s proof of divine proofs” and “the soul of the Prophet.” The Lady Fatima (PBUH) is the mirror of God.

By: Dr. Amir Jalali

Alawi grief and Fatimid tragedy on martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) is not only a historical event in the early days of Islam, but also a pivotal point in the formation of the Shiite worldview.

By: Robert Fantina

International community failed to protect Gaza children

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – This is an analytical note presented by an American author and human rights activist on the international community’s failure to protect children, with a case study of children in Gaza as victims of Israeli violence.

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Secret behind UNSC Gaza resolution controversy

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Here are controversial points raised by Security Council Resolution 2803/2025 issued on Monday regarding Gaza, which adopts the US vision for the administration of Gaza after the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement on October 13, 2025.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Europe on path to discrediting the IAEA 

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Ahead of the IAEA Board meeting in Vienna, Britain, Germany, and France plan a resolution on Iran’s nuclear program despite lacking a legal ground and Tehran’s ongoing cooperation, raising fears of political bias.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Peace Prize nominee on the path to war

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Trump’s self-proclaimed peace agenda is collapsing under the weight of his own warmongering policies, turning a Peace Prize nominee into a global risk factor.

By: Amir Jalali

Iran's national power under Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran faced major political, economic, and military challenges. Under the leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei (since 1989), Iran has gradually expanded its regional influence.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

We and the West conference: Start of an intellectual movement

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s “We and the West” conference brought together international scholars to launch a new intellectual push challenging Western domination and promoting solidarity among independent nations.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The tragedy of Trump’s support for Netanyahu

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Trump’s support for ICC-indicted Netanyahu has become a costly liability, deepening America’s isolation at home and abroad.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The inherent difference between Iran and the United States

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Ayatollah Khamenei’s latest remarks underscore a fundamental point that has shaped four decades of bilateral tension: the divide between Iran and the US is not a negotiable political dispute but a clash of worldviews.

Annexation of the West Bank: Israel's Hidden Trick

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank masks its military failures in Gaza and signals a renewed push for regional expansion.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

West Asia on the path to a new order

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Operation Al-Aqsa Storm marked the rise of a new order in West Asia, defined by resistance, independence, and the decline of Western dominance.

By: Mohammad Reza Moradi

How does West Bank annexation lead to “modern apartheid”?

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The annexation plan for the West Bank is not a temporary measure but part of Israel’s long-term strategy to consolidate the idea of a “Greater Israel.”

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The costly path of negotiations with the US

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Despite Washington’s renewed calls for direct dialogue, Iran sees no reason to revisit the costly and untrustworthy path of negotiations with the United States—a path marked by repeated breaches of unfulfilled promises.

By: Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri

Iran’s Villages Beacons of Cultural Sustainability

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s villages are the beacons of cultural sustainability.

By: Mohammadreza Moradi

Political and strategic messages of Gaza prisoner exchange

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The prisoner exchange under the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement can be considered a turning point in contemporary Palestinian history.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Not attending Trump-led summit symbol of Iran diplomatic maturity

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s decision not to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh meeting marks a display of diplomatic maturity—rejecting a political show disguised as a peace summit and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to the true cause of Palestine.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Hamas triumphs on battlefront and diplomacy table

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – After two years of relentless resistance, Hamas has scored a monumental victory, compelling Israel to retreat from its aspirations of Gaza’s total domination.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The European Union and continuation of hostility towards Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The European Union’s latest joint statement with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council reveals how deeply the UK, France, and Germany’s anti-Iran influence shapes EU policy.

Between the Vatican and Gaza: Where would Christ stand today?

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Inspired by the Gospel story of feeding the four thousand, an Iranian writer asks: if Christ were alive today, would he stay in the Vatican—or sail with the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza?

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Hamas, resistant in the field and diplomacy

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Hamas’ calculated response to Trump’s peace plan has revealed a new phase of political maturity — proving that the movement’s strength lies not only on the battlefield but also at the negotiating table.

By: Mohammadreza Moradi

Trump' 20-point Gaza plan: peace scheme or colonial mandate?

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Trump's "20-point plan for Gaza" is more a regeneration of colonial mandate than a prescription for peace in the enclave.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

West's Gaza plan: Peace or more support for Israel?

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Recent initiatives by Western leaders, framed as steps toward peace in Gaza, center on disarming Hamas and easing pressure on Israel, a move that seems to be less about ending the war and more about securing Israel's position.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The European Troika’s Miscalculation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Europe’s gamble on the Iran snapback has backfired—exposing deep cracks in international law, dividing world powers, and leaving diplomacy as Tehran’s strongest card.

Iranian diplomats restrictions: US fear of Iran's diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The imposition of restrictions on Iranian diplomats is an unintended admission by Washington of Tehran’s power and influence in the realm of international diplomacy.