Iran to test upgraded bio-capsule in suborbital launch

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Space Agency says an upgraded bio-capsule has entered the final stages of design and construction and is scheduled for a suborbital test launch within the next six to nine months.

Israel behind Sydney incident as hasty statements show: MP

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) –A member of Iranian Parliament says that hasty statements by officials of criminal Zionist regime regarding the terrorist incident in Sydney, Australia, indicate that Zionist regime itself played a role in the incident.

IRGC spokesman told MNA;

Enemy to face new dimension of Iran's power if war breaks out

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said that if a war were to break out, the enemy would face new and advanced dimensions of the Islamic Republic’s military power.

From Nowruz to Anime: A cultural talk with Japan’s ambassador

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared cultural ties between Tehran and Tokyo, as well as his experience during his time in Iran.

VP told MNA;

Iran proposes BRICS laboratory network to cut research costs

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran has proposed the establishment of a shared laboratory network among BRICS member states to promote scientific cooperation, reduce technological gaps, and lower research costs, VP Afshin told Mehr News Agency.

Expert suggests;

Israel main suspect of attacks on Jews in Australia

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – An expert in West Asian affairs told MNA that a study of the record of the Israeli security apparatus compels one to think that Tel Aviv is the prime suspect behind the armed attack on the Jewish community in Australia.

IRGC Spox. told MNA;

US seeking to exploit Iran’s drone achievements

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said the United States is attempting to understand and replicate Iran’s drone capabilities after images surfaced showing Washington copying the Iranian Shahed-136.

Tehran, Islamabad planning to expand cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran and Pakistan on the sidelines of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival held in Shiraz with the aim of boosting coopeartion in the field of culture.

Russian diplomat to MNA:

Iran, Russia friendly, brotherly neighbors in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are “friendly and brotherly neighboring countries in the region,” and that culture serves as a “bridge of connectivity between the two nations, Chargé d’affaires of the Russian Embassy in Tehran emphasized.

Malaysia envoy to MNA:

Iran, Malaysia have favorable cooperation in culture field

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – In an Interview with Mehr News Agency, the Malaysian ambassador to Iran praised Tehran’s Diplomatic Women’s Charity Bazaar and highlighted that Tehran and Kuala Lumpur have encouraging cooperation in the field of culture. .

IRGC Spox. to MNA:

Israel not dare to wage war as Iran missile power stands high

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Highlighting Iran's missile power and the level of preparedness, Spokesperson of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserted that the enemy is not ready for a new war with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran-Venezuela friendship, solidarity remain resilient: Envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran and Venezuela have inked 299 agreements, Venezuelan envoy to Tehran said, adding that the friendship and solidarity between these nations remain resilient and these relations continue to deepen.

Sudan sees close, positive partnership with Iran: Envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan in Tehran said that his country's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are close, positive, and longstanding.

MNA exclusive;

Trump openly defined outcome he wanted for Argentina election

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Prof. Dr. Fernando Esteche warns that Argentina’s latest elections must be understood as part of a broader geopolitical operation, arguing that the US pressure represents “a shameless process of neocolonization".

UAE, Israel deeply involved in Sudan’s conflict: Analyst

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A Sudanese analyst says the UAE and Israel are deeply involved in Sudan’s conflict, noting that control over gold mines and the pursuit of an Arabization agenda are the main motives behind foreign intervention in the country.

Law expert explains to MNA;

Paralyzed UNSC and legal pathways to sustain peace

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – In an in-depth interview with international law expert Leila Ramazannejad, the UNSC failures, the deadlock in enforcing ICC arrest warrants, and the absence of mechanisms to stop Israel’s continued violations were examined.

Political expert told MNA;

Iran ready to overcome post-JCPOA era

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A political expert says that although the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has legally ended, Iran has proven its ability to overcome sanctions and remains fully capable of navigating the post-agreement era.

Ex-CIA official:

“No Kings” protests reaction to Trump’s authoritarian drift

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Paul R. Pillar, a veteran intelligence analyst and former senior CIA official, examined the emergence of the “No Kings” movement in the US as a grassroots reaction to what many see as Donald Trump’s authoritarian drift.

Prominent Arab commentator told MNA;

Middle East on edge of long war fueled by US, Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Abdel Bari Atwan warns that the aggressive policies of the United States and Israel have pushed the Middle East to the brink of a new crisis, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict.

Egyptian sociologist:

Gaza ceasefire a pause, not the end of the war

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – In his exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Egyptian political analyst and professor of political sociology, Mohamed Sayed Ahmed, offers a sharp evaluation of the Gaza ceasefire after nearly two years of devastating war.

Expert told MNA;

Gaza ceasefire survival depends on global pressure on Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Basil Farraj argues that the sustainability of the Gaza ceasefire hinges on global pressure on Israel, adding that without addressing the political and social conditions of Gazans, no real change will occur on the ground.

Turkish politician warns of high risk of Gaza truce violation

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Referring to the challenges of Trump's plan, a Turkish politician emphasized that the Zionist regime has failed politically and militarily in the last two years, and this was the reason for accepting the ceasefire.

American analyst suggests;

Snapback activation to push Iran closer to Russia, China

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The West was never after diplomacy, says American analyst Christopher Helali, arguing that the snapback sanctions expose Western hypocrisy and accelerate Iran’s pivot toward a multipolar world with help of Russia and China.

TPOI official:

Snapback not to affect free trade with Eurasian partners

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – An official with the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says that the snapback sanctions will not affect Eurasian free trade and announced the development of strategies to maintain trade relations with partners.

Islamic Jihad envoy to MNA:

Al-Aqsa Storm shattered Israel’s military superiority

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The representative of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Iran said that Operation al-Aqsa Storm shattered the illusion of the Zionist regime’s intelligence and military superiority.

Pakistani analyst warns;

Another regional war could erupt to hold Israel accountable

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Javed Rana warns that, in the long run, Israel could be held accountable potentially through another war and this time, Arab states that have supported Israel might also be drawn into the conflict.

Ex-French diplomat suggests;

JCPOA-style incentives should be followed to resolve Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Former French diplomat Marc Finaud told Mehr News Agency that sanctions rarely work and incentives like lifting them are the best path to a negotiated deal with Iran.

Political expert told MNA;

Netanyahu’s threats against Iraq target more than Resistance groups

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A political analyst has warned that Netanyahu’s threats to target the Iraqi Resistance groups aim to destabilize the country before elections, risking the calm Iraq has recently enjoyed.

Nujaba representative:

US gives Netanyahu green light to threaten Iraqi resistance

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The representative of the Secretary-General of the Iraqi Nujaba Movement in Iran says that Netanyahu's threat against Iraqi resistance groups at the UN General Assembly was made with the green light of the United States.

Iran–Iraq Railway: Strategic gateway for $20 bn trade

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) –  Extending rail connectivity from China through Iran to Iraq opens opportunities for linking with Central Asia, which would have a generational impact on trade in West Asia, an economic expert says.