Iran aims to collect 16bcm APG by end of 7th Development Plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that burning associated petroleum gas (APG) signifies the waste of the country’s natural resources.

Iran increases minimum wage for workers by 45%

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran has increased its minimum wage by nearly a half amid efforts to cushion the impacts of inflation on the lives of millions of workers in the country.

Israel intensifies attacks as Syrian Takfiris invade Lebanon

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Israeli Enemy escalates its violations in South Lebanon, coming to the help of Syrian Takfiri terrorist groups led by HTS terror group who are conducting a widespread aggression on the Lebanese territories in the east.

Lebanese president orders army to confront Syrian Takfiris

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Lebanese President reacted to recent developments on the Lebanese-Syrian borders, ordering the army to confront the aggressor HTS forces from the Syrian side of the border.

Kallas comments on EU's position on Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has called for a united European stance towards Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump continues to threaten Iran, Yemeni Ansarallah

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has reiterated his hostile stance against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Yemeni Ansarallah movement.

Russia, Iran, China nuclear program meeting productive: envoy

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A meeting between Russia, Iran, and China on Iran nuclear program in Beijing was successful, and consultations on its results are continuing in Vienna, Russia’s permanent representative to intl. organizations in Vienna said.

Iran dep. FM says had frank, constructive talks with Grossi

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said he had held frank and constructive talks with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in Vienna on Monday.

IRIB World Service decries US-EU ban on Aqsa TV channel

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) World Service has condemned a recent decision by the United States and the European Union to ban the broadcast of al-Aqsa TV.

One killed in Israeli drone attack on a car in Yohmor town

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – A car was targeted by an Israeli drone attack on a motorcycle and a vehicle in the southern Town of Yohmor Al-Shaqif, killing a Lebanese man.

Yemenis hold massive rallies to denounce US aggression

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Millions of Yemenis poured into streets in cities across the country to show their support for the Ansarullah-led government in Sanaa after the recent widespread bombardment by the US and the UK fighter jets.

Diplomacy, media work together to achieve national interests

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the role of media in diplomacy, saying that diplomacy, the battlefield, and the media move forward together to realize national interests.

Araghchi, Japanese counterpart discuss Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Japan have held a telephone conversation to discuss the situation surrounding Iran, including its nuclear issue, a statement by the Japanese foreign ministry has said.

Isfahan’s Museum of Contemporary Art a home for visual arts

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art, considered the home for visual arts in Iran, reopened during an impressive ceremony on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries.

Iran reports new record in cargo transit

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran has reported a new record in international cargo transit via its territory amid efforts by the government to increase its revenues from transit fees and boost economic and trade relations with regional countries.

Chinese envoy congratulates Nowruz in message to Mehr

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Chinese Ambassador to Iran Zong Peiwu has written a congratulatory message on the arrival of the new Iranian year known as Nowruz, stressing the importance of cultural interactions between Iran and China.

FATF not on agenda of Expediency Council: Chairman

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of Expediency Council Ayatollah Amoli Larijani has said that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is not on the agenda of the council.

Iran comes third at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian athletes grabbed one gold medal, two silvers, and two bronzes at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Hangzhou.

Oil rates rise as tensions intensify after US strike on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Crude oil prices jumped to their highest levels since 4 March following US military strikes on Yemen at the Red Sea over the weekend.

Gaza children face dire health crisis

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – UNICEF’s West Asia and North Africa regional director says nearly one million children in Gaza are in critical need of life-saving health services and supplies.

Kyrgyz Ambassador felicitates Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Iran Turdakun Sydykov congratulated the International Day of Nowruz.

Mehdi Karroubi's house arrest lifted

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Mehdi Karroubi’s son, Hossein Karroubi, has announced that his father’s house arrest has officially ended after 15 years, following an order from Iran’s Judiciary Chief.

Iran warns against US threats amid Yemen strikes

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has strongly warned against Washington's threats against Tehran following the US strikes on Yemen.

Powerful explosion hits Syria's capital

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Media sources reported that a massive explosion was heard in Damascus, the capital of Syria.

Iran comments on responding to Trump's letter

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has commented on responding to the letter sent by US President Donald Trump to Tehran.

US conducts 170 attacks against Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – American warplanes targeted various areas of Yemen at least 170 times.

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Russia downs four JDAM bombs, 141 Ukrainian drones

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Russian air defense systems have shot down four JDAM bombs and 141 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Ukrainian army over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said.