Afghanistan in the whirlpool of inefficient policies, Taliban must distance from its past

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Recent developments in the relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have once again shown how fragile stability in this part of the Asian continent is.

Who is Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Leader?

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is an Iranian cleric and religious scholar born in 1969 in the city of Mashhad. He is the second son of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Where does Iran stand on the sixth day of the war?

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – A country that its enemies imagined would crumble with one blow has now shown it possesses the capacity to withstand an existential war.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

Inside the third round of US-Iran nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – With both parties emphasizing mutual respect and rejecting intimidation, the third Geneva round reflected a calculated move toward a balanced agreement.

Why a potential aggression on Iran would be the end of Trump?

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump repeatedly promised during his 2024 election campaign that he would end “endless wars” but war with Iran would certainly be a political suicide for him.

What to expect from third round on Iran-US talks?

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – With agreed principles on the table, the next step is decisive for Tehran and Washington: can negotiations shift from understanding to enforceable commitments?

Geneva negotiations and assessing America’s real will

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The third round of negotiations in Geneva comes amid accumulated distrust and renewed diplomatic momentum. Its outcome could clarify whether a sustainable agreement is within reach.

US military buildup near Iran: Genuine war threat or negotiation trick?

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – While some media outlets view the naval movements of American warships in the region as a prelude to full-scale war, analyses indicate that these deployments are often routine and aimed at influencing nuclear negotiations.

Bosnian traditions in holy month of Ramadan

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Ramadan is arguably the most interesting time of the year in Bosnia. Here is an overview of Ramadan traditions in this country.

Vertigo in the White House

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The aircraft carriers arrived, the sanctions tightened, the threats escalated—yet Tehran did not bend. Now the real “strategic vertigo” appears to be in Washington.

Sayyad-3G: Get to know Iran's new naval missile

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran has operationally tested its new naval air defense missile, Sayyad 3-G, during military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding the air defense range of its combat fleet to approximately 150 kilometers.

Why the world no longer sees US as a reliable partner?

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The United States long portrayed itself as the guardian of a rules-based order. Today, a widening gap between rhetoric and conduct is eroding global trust in Washington.

Lipar Wetland: Iran’s rare pink lake you must visit

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Most lakes and oceans around the world share familiar shades of blue and green. But in southeastern Iran, visitors encounter something rare — a naturally pink wetland.

Why have missiles become an eternal red line for Iran?

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In an anarchic world where the states have to rely on their own capabilities for their defense and national security, Iran can by no means abandon its defense missiles.

Book compiles Ayatollah Khamenei decades of Ramadan guidance

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – A newly released book collects decades of Ramadan sermons and spiritual advice from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, offering guidance for the holy month of Ramadan.

US illusion about Iran's military, strategic power

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Over the past years, threats to use military power have become a main component of Washington's political rhetoric towards Iran in a way that it has no correct understanding of the Iranian strategic and military power.

Holy month of Ramadan in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Muslims in Iran are to be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan kicks off.

Does Geneva talks open a new horizon in nuclear diplomacy?

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The second round of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva concluded with both sides reaching a general understanding on key principles—an outcome that opens the door to drafting a possible agreement.

Iran after 47 years: From survival to consolidation of power

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Forty-seven years on, Iran presents itself not as a state under threat, but as a system empowered during crisis. The message: external pressure strengthened internal cohesion.

Military power, smart dialogue; Tehran’s new strategy

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran warns its missiles can strike any carrier, yet keeps diplomacy open. Military strength and dialogue now work together in Tehran’s new strategy to ensure security and influence.

Diplomacy on a cautious track

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of Iran-US negotiations, more than merely a technical meeting, is a political test to measure Washington’s willingness to move toward a balanced and sustainable agreement.

War with Iran: A costly miscalculation for USA

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – When the top Iranian general warned US President Donald Trump that he could face an “instructive battle,” the message signaled more than a simple caution.

Ball of nuclear agreement with Iran in US court

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – As nuclear talks resume in Geneva, the central question is no longer whether Iran and the US can reach a deal, but whether Washington is prepared to demonstrate the political will required to restore trust.

How did Pelosi reveal failure of sanctions policy against Iran?

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Nancy Pelosi’s recent statements confirm that decades of US sanctions have failed to change Iran’s political structure while imposing high economic costs on ordinary citizens.

Epstein's mysterious suicide and unanswered questions

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The official ruling that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide remains the legal basis of the case. However, a series of inconsistencies in reports has continued to fuel public skepticism.

22 Bahman turnout sends defiant message to Iran’s foes

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – As foreign threats and hostile media portrayals seek to frame Iran as unstable, the mass participation in this year’s 22 Bahman march offered a counter-image rooted in social reality.

Islamic Revolution role model for all independent nations

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – 47 years after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, yet the impressive notions and ideologies of Imam Khomeini is a role model for all freedom-seeking nations and Muslim independent countries in the world.

Missiles and enrichment ban stay off the table

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – As Iran-US talks move toward a new round, Tehran is keeping missiles and uranium enrichment firmly off the negotiating table.

Will Iran-US nuclear talks bear any result? There is only one path forward

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – After years of impasse, Iran-US nuclear talks face a stark choice: abandon failed pressure tactics or embrace a realistic path that could finally break the deadlock.

How does Iran’s Khorramshahr-4 missile change war equation?

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s unveiling of the Khorramshahr-4 missile reshapes regional deterrence by raising the cost and complexity of military confrontation.