Pezeshkian holds meeting with senior military commanders

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian held an intimate meeting with the senior military commanders of Iranian armed forces on Saturday during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Yemeni leader vows to respond to escalation with escalation

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Abdul Malik Al Houthi said Saturday that US aggression will not undermine Yemen's military capabilities, declaring that Yemen will respond by intensifying its attacks.

Yemeni military spox:

Yemen attacks US carrier with 18 ballistic, cruise missiles

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said Sunday after the US-UK aggression, that the Yemeni armed forces targeted the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and US Navy's positions in retaliation.

Rubio says aggression on Yemen to shield Israel will continue

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – US Secretary of States Marco Rubio has said that the US army will continue its aggression against the impoverished Yemeni nation in support of the Zionist regime of Israel will continue.

Waltz reiterates US military threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on Sunday said that all options are on the table against Iran.

China delivers second advanced submarine to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The unveiling ceremony of the second submarine built by the Pakistan Navy, named "PNS Shushuk ", was held in China on Saturday.

Omani media detail content of meeting btw. Iran, Oman FMs

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Omani media outlets pointed to the topics discussed between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in the capital, Muscat.

Putin’s aide:

EU leaders are ‘affectionate puppies’ at feet of their master

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide drew parallels between European leaders and “affectionate puppies,” reflecting Putin’s earlier comments on US influence over European politics.

Russia's FM spokeswoman:

Sanctions against US Secretary of State Rubio still in place

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian sanctions against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have not been lifted as of now, media reports saying otherwise are fake news, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Iran's women art to be displayed on sidelines of UNHR session

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A specialized exhibition of Iranian Women's Art will be held on the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva.

Iranian patients hardships conveyed to UN special rapporteur

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian delegation shared the difficulties faced by Iranians with disabilities in an interview with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Heba Hagrass.

14 more Gazans killed in Israeli attacks despite ceasefire

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Israeli army killed 14 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll since October 2023 to 48,572, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Velayati condemns US-UK airstrikes on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Secretary General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati on Sunday strongly condemned the brutal attacks and aggression of the United States and Britain on Yemen in a message.

Azerbaijan says its troops came under fire from Armenian side

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The positions of the Azerbaijani Army have come under fire, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan has said.

Iran, Armenia discuss Caucasus region over phone

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President and Armenian Prime Minister exchanged views on the latest developments in the Caucasus region.

Israeli regime confirms missile fired from Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Israeli army said in a statement that a missile was fired by the Yemeni armed forces on Sunday but claimed that it did not reach the occupied territories.

Iran aims to become energy hub in region: Veep

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref stated that Iran is striving to become a regional energy hub, emphasizing that achieving that goal is a top priority for the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Hezbollah reacts to US-UK attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Hezbollah strongly denounced the U.S. and UK airstrikes on Yemen, calling them a war crime and a failed attempt to weaken Yemeni support for Palestine.

Intl Resistance Film Fest, Basirah Institute on path of coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The delegation from the International Resistance Film Festival arrived in Baghdad today to meet with cultural and artistic officials in Iraq, aimed at strengthening cultural and cinematic exchanges.

Pakistani Senator condemns US attack on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – I strongly condemn the unjust and brutal aggression launched against the people of Yemen under the orders of US President Donald Trump, and the United Kingdom.

ISPA:

Iran’s mild steel output down 6.7% y/y in 11-month period

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s production of mild steel fell by 6.7% year on year in the 11 months to February 18, causing a loss of nearly $1 billion in export revenues, according to figures by the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).

Iran, Oman FMs discuss US attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Oman discussed and exchanged views on regional developments, especially the situation in Yemen and the recent criminal attacks by American forces on the country.

Putin-Trump meeting to occur once there is need: Kremlin aid

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump will be organized as soon as the necessity arises, a Kremlin aide has said.

Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture.

Iran will never yield to humiliation: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) –  Underscoring the Iranian nation’s resolve to overcome challenges, President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Iran will never yield to humiliation.

At least 50 dead in North Macedonia nightclub fire(+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A fire in a nightclub in Kocani town in north Macedonia early on March 16 has left dozens of people either dead or injured, according to local media reports.

Iran's central bank reports record sales in its gold auctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reported a record sale in its last round of gold auctions held in the calendar year ending March 20.

Lavrov urges halting use of force against Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged the need to halt the use of force against Yemen in talks with his American counterpart.

Deadly blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan kills 5, injures 10

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A powerful explosion in Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province killed at least five people and injured ten others as the country grapples with a surge in militant attacks.