By: M.A. Saki

Iranians and Iraqis are inseparable

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The two nations of Iran and Iraq are bonded together by geography and more importantly religion, especially in the form of Shia Islam.

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Iran’s trump card to challenge US

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran is focused on strengthening its domestic production and economy via developing economic ties with its 15 neighboring countries, to retaliate the drop in its economy due to Trump’s decision in May 2018 to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

By: Maryam Qarehgozlou

An exploration into life of American-Iranian who fell in love with Islam

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Laleh Bakhtiar, an Iranian-American Islamic scholar, is the first woman to present a critical translation of the Quran in any language.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

In Between Worlds: Sebastian Plano’s sweet, melancholic melodies on Iranian stage

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Argentinean multi-instrumentalist musician Sebastian Plano performed two shows for the Iranian audience on 7-8 March, taking them through a musical journey on the acoustic wings of somber cello and wheels of sweet electronic music.

By: Morteza Rahmani

Joint logistics companies key to boost North-South Corridor's capacity

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Roads and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami called on the member states of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to establish joint logistics companies to increase the Corridor’s transportation capacity.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Zarif resignation result of incoordination not internal disputes

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation yesterday which many believe that it was a result of incoordination not internal disputes as some foreign media claim.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

37th Fajr Theater Festival names winners, ‘(Fore)named’ wins grand prix

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Theater Festival named winners during an award ceremony on Sat. evening, awarding the festival’s grand prix to ‘(Fore)named’ directed by Ali Asghar Dashti from Iran.

By: Morteza Rahmani

Darak, where the desert meets the sea

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The coastal village of ‘Darak’ can be found in the southernmost tip of Iran, on Mokran's shores, stretching along the Sea of Oman. It is one of the most stunningly pristine beaches in the country.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

A monster made of ‘Crumbs’: Soleimani’s production of Calaferte’s ‘Les Miettes’

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian production of the French play ‘Les Miettes’, written by Louis Calaferte, left a lingering impact on the audience, with powerful performances that conveyed all the nuances of a monster made of monotony and regrets.

By: Lachin Rezaian

Twitter censors messages, but not if you are Trump

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Twitter has temporarily banned account of Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in a politically-motivated move, for posting a message saying “Imam Khomeini’s verdict regarding Salman Rushdie is based on divine verses and just like divine verses, it is solid and irrevocable."

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Danish chamber ensemble revives Carl Nielsen’s woodwind piece in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen, as one of the leading Danish ensembles in modern compositions, invited Iranian music lovers to enjoy a performance of woodwind pieces on the second night of Farj Intl. Music Festival on Thursday.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

37th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off with lukewarm lineup

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 – Iran’s major theater event, Fajr International Theater Festival, stepped into its 37th year of existence last night, with a lineup that looks, at least on the surface, less exciting than the previous runs.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Abyar’s ‘Night of the Full Moon’ rakes in Iran’s major cinematic awards

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr Film Festival, Iran’s major cinematic event, named winners during a closing ceremony on Mon. evening, with Narges Abyar’s ‘Night of the Full Moon’ winning as many as six main awards.

Iran responds to EU's statement;

Europe's anti-Iran concerns in line with enemies' plot to disturb relations

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry, in response to European Union's statement on new financial channel to support trade between Iran and Europe, emphasized the constructive interaction based on mutual interests and respect.

By: Morteza Rahmani

Renewables turning into a steady movement in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Renewables are steadily gaining traction in Iran. The quest for a cleaner, greener and more self-sustaining future is now turning out to be quite a movement, though needing a harder push.

Iranians bag 6 medals at 2019 Karate-1 Premier League

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian fighters managed to win one gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the first 2019 Karate-1 Premier League which was held in Paris.

By: Morteza Rahmani

Sanctions 'blessing in disguise' for Iran to unlock potentials

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Months have passed since US President Donald Trump started his hawkish game against the Islamic Republic, but Tehran is still finding ways to sidestep the effects of the sanctions and push its plans forward in the oil and gas sector.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Queiroz vs Lippi; who will leave?

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Two of the most prominent European coaches working in Asia, Marcello Lippi and Carlos Queiroz, will face each other at quarterfinals of 2019 AFC Asian Cup; an encounter which can be described as ‘clash of titans’.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

10th Farabi Intl. Award to honor 17 works on humanities

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Tehran will be hosting the award ceremony for the 10th edition of Farabi International Award on Friday, praising 17 works by Iranian and foreign researchers on humanities.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Verbeek’s Oman no easy rival for Team Melli

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Oman will lock horns at 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 on Sunday, a match which is by no means ‘easy’ for Team Melli.

By: Lachin Rezaian

Zarif satisfied with his visit to Iraq, says 'always a pleasure to be back touring in Iraq'

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described the details of his trip to Baghdad and his separate meetings with Iraqi officials in eight tweets, posted early on Tuesday.

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

On the horns of a dilemma: Water transfer from Caspian Sea to central Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Water transfer from the Caspian Sea in northern Iran to the central province of Semnan has been a controversial scheme which has put many on the horns of the dilemma.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

96-year-old female artist sets record high at 10th Tehran Auction

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – A work by 96-year-old Iranian female artist Monir Farmanfarmaian was hammered at 40 billion rials at the 10th Tehran Auction on Friday, setting a record high among 113 other artworks presented to Iran’s major art market.

Artists and art collectors get prepared for Tehran Auction 2019

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – 114 works by 105 artists will go under the hammer at the 10th Tehran Auction on 11 January 2019, among which is an untitled work by the late Iranian legend Abbas Kiarostami.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Chabahar port, Iran’s winning card in trade with South Asia, CIS

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – In southeastern Iran, on the Sea of Oman, there is a port city called Chabahar which is the home for Iran's only oceanic port. Due to its strategic geographical positioning, Chabahar port holds a great significance for Iran both politically and economically.

By: Ali Abbasi

Water crisis and the phenomenon of migration of people with disabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The two phenomena of migration and water have always been closely linked historically, as tribes in Africa, the Middle East and Asia have been migrating extensively in search of food and water for their livestock. 

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Iran, a torch-bearer of Islamic unity

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – At a time when many countries in the Muslim world have brazenly become facilitators and enablers of America’s neo-imperialism, helping to advance its political and economic hegemony, there is one country that clearly and categorically says ‘no’ to Washington and its allies.

Congress reacts negatively to Trump’s statement on backing S Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s Tue. statement in support of Saudi Arabia in the face of Khashoggi’s murder has drawn strong criticism worldwide, even from top Senate Republicans.

By: Masoud Hossein

Iran football in chaotic situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – With less than two months to go before the AFC Asian Cup 2019 starts, Iran football faces so many challenges which can hurt Team Melli’s preparation for the biggest continent’s competition.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Where borders divide, music unites: Poland celebrates national day in Iran with music

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence with a concert of classical music on Sat. in Vahdat Hall, welcoming diplomatic figures with various nationalities as well as the Iranian music lover community to a few hours of sharing common sentiments.