Yemen attacks Israeli Ben Gurion Airport with missile

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Local Israeli media have reported a new missile launch from Yemen towards occupied lands on Thursday night.

Chief justice vows providing protection for investments

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Qolam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has assured protection for investments in the production sector after the naming of the new year of 1404 by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran beat UAE 2-0 in Asian qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team defeated the team of United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2-0 in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Hamas releases footage of rocket attack on Tel Aviv (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), released images of a missile attack against the Israeli regime on Thursday.

US sanctions individuals, entities on alleged links to Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions a Chinese national, 13 companies, and 8 entities based on their alleged links to Iran.

Iran to overcome ‘complexities’ of US policies: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic will overcome the “complexities” posed by the United States and secure its interests.

Israeli regime lays siege on northern Gaza again

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Israeli occupying regime's military restored a blockade on northern Gaza, including Gaza City, after taking the main highway in the enclave.

Ireland condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin has strongly condemned Israeli regime’s airstrikes on Gaza, describing these attacks as collective punishment of the Palestinians.

Israeli regime martyrs 200 children in Gaza within 3 days

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Gaza’s Health Ministry says 506 Palestinians, including 200 children, have been killed and 909 injured in the enclave since Israeli regime shattered the ceasefire on Tuesday.

German embassy in Syria reopens after 13 years

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Embassy of Germany was reopened in Syria after 13 years of hiatus.

Indian PM Modi congratulates Nowruz in a message

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the advent of the Persian New Year (Nowruz) in a message.

Nowruz a valuable basis for cooperation: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) –In separate congratulatory messages for his counterparts in 11 states on the occasion of Nowruz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi termed auspicious event as a valuable basis for understanding, friendship and cooperation.

Gaza resistance targets Tel Aviv with missile barrage

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Local media in the occupied Palestinian territories reported a rocket attack on Tel Aviv from the Gaza Strip.

Iran to respond to Trump's letter in coming days: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran will respond to the US President Donald Trump's letter in the coming days through relevant channels, saying that the letter contains threats more than than alleged benefits.

Pezeshkian congratulates Nowruz-celebrating nations

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his heartfelt congratulations on the arrival of the Persian New Year, best known as Nowruz, to officials and people of the countries that celebrate the ancient festival.

Leader lauds martyred resistance figures in Nowruz message

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a speech on Thursday at the start of the new Iranian year of 1404.

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Islamic solidarity essential to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Islamic solidarity is essential to stop the heinous crimes committed by the criminal Israeli regime against innocent people in Gaza and Yemen.

Lightening sparks fire at Abadan oil refinery in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – lightning struck one of the fuel oil tanks at the Abadan refinery in southwest Iran, sparking a fire that was immediately put out by the firefighters.

Putin congratulates Iran's President Pezeshkian on Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on the advent of the New Year (Nowruz).

Iran discovers antimony reserve after 10 years of exploration

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) says it has found antimony, a rare metalloid with major technological and military uses, in several locations in Iran.

Victory against UAE will confirm Iran spot at 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Former Iraqi PM arrives in Yemen amid escalated tensions

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Former Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi arrived in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen on Thursday.

Macron says Iran freed French national from prison

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has said that a French national imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed.

Iran hopes Palestine to be freed from Israeli's occupation

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations congratulated the advent of New Year (Nowruz), expressing hope that Palestine will be liberated from the occupation of the criminal Zionist regime.

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition figure is seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Iran summons UK, Germany envoys

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the diplomats of the United Kingdom and Germany over their anti-Iranian move at the recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).