By: Quayyum Raja

My observations and experience in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The cost of an air ticket from Lahore to Mashad was around 38000 rupees in March 2019, but as soon as Imran Khan came into power in Pakistan, the price of the same ticket jumped up to 70 000.

By: Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Artists’ tax exemption a just decision?

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Cultural and artistic activities are one of the eight categories exempted from paying basic tax under Iran’s tax law.

By: M.A. Saki

Air pollution and the war of wills

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – With the arrival of the cold season, air pollution spreads its shadow over Iranian cities, especially the big ones.

Nusa Penida, a trip you cannot forget

NUSA PENIDA, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The photos taken in the breathtaking landscapes of this island are among those that you would always remember with a joyful smile at the corner of your lips.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Polish Film Week in Iran, an occasion to bridge the gap between two nations

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The second Polish Film Week is currently underway in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan, offering a program of widely-acclaimed, culturally-rich films to cinema-lovers in an attempt to broaden their perspective on contemporary Poland.

By: Hana Saada

"No to foreign interference": Algerians dissipating disaccord in face of European Parliament’s resolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Algeria, "free and sovereign "in its decisions, accepts no interference or diktat and submits to no bargaining whoever the parties," this is how responded Algeria’s lieutenant general, chief of Staff of the People's National Army, to the non-binding resolution, adopted by the European Parliament, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 on the so-called the grim reality of human rights in Algeria.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Clash of titans: Is OPEC+ deal nearing its end?

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Only a few days is left before the unveiling of a big decision which will mostly determine the future of oil market in the upcoming year.

By: Farzad Farhadi

Will Riyadh end its invasion into Yemen?

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – A military coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the US, has launched a war against Yemen since March 26, 2015. The war has so far failed to meet its desired goals.

By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.

Ivankovic may replace Wilmots in Team Melli: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Reports from different Iranian media indicate that the Croat coach Branko Ivankovic will probably regain his seat in Team Melli following poor results of Marc Wilmots in the last games.

Iranian Foreign Ministry should follow up Aras River pollution

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – In a report, IRNA has urged Iranian authorities not to overlook the Aras River pollution caused by wastewater from Armenia in recent years.

By: Mahnaz Abdi

Imposing duty on exports of iron ore a right decision?

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – In a bid to prevent the exports of unprocessed minerals, creating more value-added and meeting the requirements of domestic producers for the raw materials, Iran has levied a 25-percent duty on the exports of raw minerals (especially iron ore) since September 23.

Rome follows Washington in sanctioning Mahan Air

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Sanctioning Mahan Air by Italy under the pretext of the airline's flights to Syria is in complete contradiction with the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.

By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Riding wave of people’s protest in Iran: Devil disguised as savior

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – After the failure of their “maximum pressure” policy against the Islamic Republic, the Americans have launched the project of “creating insecurity” in Iran, as they have done in Iraq and Lebanon.

By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Riyadh deal: A Yemeni version of Balfour Declaration

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Officials in Riyadh are so satisfied with an agreement between the Saudi-backed forces loyal to the toppled Mansour al-Hadi government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) supported the UAE that enthusiasm is obvious in their remarks.

By: Hamidreza Gholamzadeh

How protests in Iran are different from those of Iraq, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – From the first day of eruptions of protests in Iraq and Lebanon, many mainstream media outlets in the west, as well as regional media, were insisting on drawing parallels between the situation in Iran and those countries.

By: Hossein Amiri

White House-Ak Saray relations: From close friendship to conflict of interests

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Relations between the US Turkey have strained since the failed July 2016 coup in Turkey. Now, the most important reasons for the tension is Washington's strong opposition to Turkey's plan to buy S-400 missile system from Russia and Turkish military invasion into northern Syria.

Jakarta’s Old Town, a must-see destination frozen from colonial era

JAKARTA, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Entering the town’s main square, one can truly feel Dutch colonial rule and its architectural touches which have remained almost in a good shape.

By: Saeed Sobhani

Endless crises in NATO

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – NATO is spending turbulent days. The positions of the French President, the American President and the German Chancellor on how to deal with the crises in NATO are inconsistent. NATO, on the other hand, is facing difficult crises that cannot be overcome.

People voice concern over sudden gasoline price hike

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Car owners in several cities of Iran have taken to the streets to voice their protest in peacefull rallies over a sudden rise in gasoline price and strict rationing of the strategic fuel.

By: Saeed Sobhani

The Troubles of Bloomberg's Presence for Democrats

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has not yet formally announced his participation in the upcoming US presidential election. However, people like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden appear to be worried about his possible run in the election.

By: Hamed Khani

Consequences of US formal exit from Paris climate pact: More isolation globally

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The US has formally begun to exit the Paris climate agreement. Regardless of whether or not the Paris Agreement is legally binding, the US has committed to cut 26-28% of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 from 2005 levels, and donate three billion dollars to poor countries by 2020.

By: Damir Nazarov

Hamas bias is fraught with consequences

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Hamas once again condemned Saudi Arabia in connection with the detention and abuse of Palestinians affiliated with Hamas. However, only condemnation and nothing more. Hamas is trying to avoid conflict, party officials say and is enshrined in the movement's Charter. There is a saying-everything is known in comparison.

By: Hanif Ghafari

Trump's defeat message in Kentucky

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The heavy defeat of the Republican Party in the Kentucky state election shows that the closer we get to the US presidential race next year, the lower the chances of a president winning.

By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Promotion of terror by false harbinger of peace

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – While Saudi Arabia proclaims itself as a harbinger of peace in the region and around the world, its crimes recorded in various parts of the world well illustrate its full support for “global terrorism”.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Is OPEC stuck in a cycle of endless cuts?

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – In its latest annual World Oil Outlook (WOO) report, published last week, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) predicted its oil production and market share to fall in the years to come.

By: Faranak Bakhtiari

A peek at three astonishing national parks in central Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – In Iran, a whopping 30 national parks are scattered all over the country, each offering their unique blend of flora, fauna, heritage and natural beauty. Here we will take a look at three national parks located in central Isfahan province.

By: Masoud Hossein

Iran football legend Ali Karimi turns 41

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Ex-Iran and Persepolis midfielder Ali Karimi celebrates his 41st birthday anniversary today.

Why you cannot afford to miss Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque

JAKARTA, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Sure there are many must-see destinations in Indonesia but one special mosque in Jakarta is a visit that will never be forgotten.

By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Intensifying pressure on Abdul Mahdi to resign

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Domestic and foreign pressures for ousting Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi appear to have increased more than ever.