From Sacred Defense to sacred resistance

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Today marks the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the war Imposed by the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein against Iran.

Intl. reactions to US claim on returning UN sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The US claims on the implementation of the so-called 'Snapback' mechanism and return of all UN sanctions against Iran were met with international reactions.

By: Payman Yazdani

US unlawful move doomed to failure once again at UNSC

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Trump's efforts to reactivate the snapback mechanism at the UNSC is doomed to failure once again, all he can do is reimposing US unilateral sanctions on Iran and pretending they are part of the mechanism.

The magic and allure of Persian poetry

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Today is the National Day of Persian Poetry and a good opportunity to learn more about some of the greatest Persian poets with their lasting influence on Persian language and rising popularity across the world.

Shahriar’s death anniv. honored as Day of Persian Poetry

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – September 18 is the death anniversary of Seyed Mohammad-Hossein Behjat-Tabrizi, better known by his pen-name Shahriar (1906-1988), who was a prominent Iranian poet.

Iranians for Iranians against pandemic in Muharram

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian society is experiencing new trends under the coronavirus pandemic and in Muharram, the most significant of which is the increasing people's support for each other and their cooperation on improving their livelihood.

Shia Muslims hold mourning rituals on Day of Ashura

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram which marks the day when Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions were martyred at the Battle of Karbala.

Tasu’a, commemoration day of a tragic incident

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Tasu'a in the Islamic calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram. A day before Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions were martyred at the Battle of Karbala. Tasu'a is commemoration day of a tragic incident.

Internet brings Muharram rituals in Yazd to whole world

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Religious tourism, which had been flourishing Yazd for years, seems to be affected by the pandemic, but the fact is that this year, the internet is hosting thousands of foreign tourists to observe the rituals in Yazd.

Yazd, tourism center during Muharram ceremonies

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Muharram mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across the central province of Iran, Yazd.

Aug. 26 marked as Pharmaceutical Day to commemorate Razi

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Birthday of Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi on August 26 is commemorated and named as Pharmaceutical Day in Iran.

UAE suffering from Stockholm Syndrome: Khaled al-Qaddumi

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Representatives of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine and Hamas during a specialized meeting at the Mehr News Agency condemned the UAE’s betrayal of the Palestinian cause in favor of normalizing relations with Israel.

Iran commemorates national day of Avicenna, Persian polymath

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran marks the national day of Avicenna, the prominent Persian philosopher and physician on August 22.

Mourning month of Muharram in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Today marks the beginning of the lunar month of Muharram, which is of great significance for Shia Muslims.

Iran's military power superior to Zionists’, Al Saud’s

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – According to the US-based Global Fire Power (GFP) review, Iran's potential military strength is superior to that of the Zionist regime and countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

67 years after 1953 Coup; Is it possible to put trust in US?

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran is marking the 67th anniversary of the 1953 Coup, a clear foreign intervention by the United States that shaped Iran-US relations up to now.

Never been so isolated: UNSC vote teaches US a lesson

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Despite all its struggles for months, the hawkish US regime got rejected even by its allies over Iran’s arms embargo during a United Nations Security Council vote on Friday.

Celebrating Eid al-Ghadir amid Iran’s movement of charity

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) –Iranian has set up a national charity movement around the country this year on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir just as Imam Ali helped the needy in his time.

Alignment of science and religion in Shia jurisprudence

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Shia jurists have always paid special attention to scientific data when issuing ‘fiqh’ rules and there has never been a conflict between science and religion in Shi’ism as there has been in Christianity.

Expert's views on message of IRGC's military drill in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – In some experts' opinion, the latest military exercise of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf had sent serious messages to the US and its regional allies.

Iran-China coop. threat to US, Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Zionist news outlet Jerusalem Post has described the signing of Iran-China comprehensive cooperation agreement as bad news for the Israeli regime, adding the agreement neutralizes the US maximum campaign against Iran.

Felicitations to Muslims on Eid al-Adha

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Eid al-Adha, celebrated by around 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, is one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar.

3 Iranian titles to vie at 77th Venice Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Majid Majidi's 'Sun Children' together with two other Iranian titles will be taking part at the 77th Venice Film Festival, marking the first major international film event to go ahead in the COVID-19 era.

A different look at US recent fire incidents

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Since last week, the US has been a hotbed of major fire incidents, from the fire on board the USS Bonhomme Richard to Utah wildfire, all of which large-scale yet with no cause yet mentioned.  

Chabahar Port’s place in Iran’s “looking to the East” policy

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran has a special place in the country’s “looking to the East” strategy and can link India to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Persian Gulf littoral states.

What high-tech military equipment can Iran offer world?

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Despite sanctions, Iran has been able to develop advanced military equipment and is ready to offer it for purchase in the world market.

By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Downing of human rights in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant political event for Iranians to commemorate the passengers of Iran Air Flight 655, which was shot down by a guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy.

By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

UNSC facing 'Grave Test'; rule of 'law' or 'jungle'?

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State's anti-Iranian claims at a UN Security Council meeting were opposed by various parties, including its allies.

Iran’s Sardasht; first victim of chemical weapons

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – 33 years ago on this day, Saddam Hussein’s regime used the chemical weapons made by Western countries against civilians of Sardasht to make Iran the first victim of chemical weapons.

Attack on Iraq’s resistance HQ, failed plan for dismantling ‘Hashd al-Sha’abi’

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The recent attack on Iraq’s Hashd al-Sha’abi [Popular Mobilization Unit, PMU] Headquarters was aimed at conducting preparatory operations to assess the availability of conditions for dismantling this group.