Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Veteran Turkish Journalist:

Iran's architecture, culture, friendly people amazing

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – On the occasion of Journalist Day in Iran, Turkish journalist Aynur Tattersall in an interview with MNA talked of what she has seen in Iran and her concerns before visiting the country.

Journalism should create awareness of shortcomings

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA on the occasion of Journalist Day in Iran, Spanish journalist Jordi Joan Baños said Journalism should create awareness of shortcomings while exploring ways ahead.

Canadian politician told MNA:

Residential schools designed to eliminate indigenous culture

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Questioning Trudeau's silence, Caesar-Chavannes says that residential schools were designed to eliminate indigenous culture, not just for land, but also for the belief that their culture was inferior to that of the Europeans.

Japanese reporter talks of true facts after Tehran visit

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA, Miso Kumode talked of undeniable social and political facts in Tehran contrary to what she thought before visiting Iran.

Beijing willing to enhance China-Iran relations to new level

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Referring to the remarks of the Iran President-elect on Iran-China relations, Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua said that his country is willing to work hand in hand with Iran to enhance China-Iran relations to a new level.

American analyst:

Netanyahu hopes war on Gaza gains him support in Israel

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Stating that the war was very much politically motivated, American analyst Stephan Lendman said that Netanyahu hoped war on Gaza would gain him enough support in Israel to be able once again to form a coalition government.

Richard Falk:

US backing Israel for its strategic interests in region

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Richard Falk believes that US Government backs Israel because of its strategic interests in the region and partly as a reflection of well-organized pro-Israeli lobbying, which has been very effective with the US Congress.

US valuing Israel as extension of its military presence in ME

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman believes that the US values Israel as an extension of its military presence in the Middle East that’s all about wanting control over the region, its hydrocarbon and other resources.

Hunter:

US priorities shift reason for changing Salman's approach

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Shireen Hunter believes that the shift in US global priorities and its decision not to give blanket support to Saudi Arabia, and the stalemate in the Yemen war are two reasons for changing Bin Salman's approach towards Iran.

Ex-White House official:

Biden should have moved faster to rejoin JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Stating that the US was too cautious and should have simply rejoined the JCPOA on the understanding that Iran would come back into compliance, Prof. Frank von Hippel believes Netanyahu would like a war between the US and Iran.

Ex-advisor to Saudi finance ministry:

Al-Saud’s weapon of money, bribery less effective after Trump

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Hossein Askari, Professor of Business and International Affairs at GWU believes with Trump gone, al-Saud’s only weapon, money and bribery, is less effective, so Bin Salman feels vulnerable and he needs to reach out to Iran.

Islamicity Indices useful tool for both Muslims, non-Muslims

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Stating that Islamicity Indices are truly a useful instrument, Prof. Askari believes Islam has said all that modern economics recommends but much more for a flourishing society, economic system, and institutions.

Prof. Smith told MNA:

No difference between Biden, Trump on Riyadh

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Stating that there will be no difference between Biden and Trump on Saudi Arabia, Prof. Robert Smith said that rhetoric about Riyadh might be different, but not much else as it is a key strategic ally in the region.

Ex-US official says Biden not aware of JCPOA return urgency

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – "I don’t think that Biden adequately understands the urgency of doing so quickly before the situation enters another downward spiral," Ex-White House official says.

Ex-advisor to Saudi finance ministry:

US to help bin Nayef, bin Abdulaziz to oust MBS

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Hossein Askari, Professor of Business and International Affairs at GWU believes that rather than imposing serious sanctions on Saudi Arabia, the US will instead help and support bin Nayef and bin Abdulaziz to oust MBS.

Azeri parliamentarian to MNA;

Baku welcomes Iran's participation in Karabakh reconstruction

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Describing Iran as a good neighbor, Tural Ganjaliyev said, "We would like to see Iranian government and companies' participation in the reconstruction of Karabakh."

Azeri MP to MNA:

Tehran-Baku-Moscow trade vol. increasing, dynamic

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) –Commenting on the significance of regional cooperation and Baku's approach towards the issue, a member of Azerbaijan's parliament said that increasing Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan trade volume shows how the approach is dynamic.

Involving Iran's rivals in JCPOA talks to lead to failure

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Stating that involving Iran's rivals in JCPOA talks would mean the failure of any talks even before it starts, Shireen Hunter said that Macron wanted to curry favor with the Saudis in the hope of getting lucrative contracts.

Intl. figures talk of most significant 2020 developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – While many believe that 2020 has been a year full of important and influential events in many aspects of human life, others consider 2020 the worst year ever that you would never want to revisit it.

Former French amb.:

Biden seeing disaster created by Trump's Max Pressure policy

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Stressing on immediate return of US to JCPOA, François Nicoullaud said Biden doesn't need the approval of Congress to return to it, adding that Biden is able to see the disaster created by Trump's policy towards Iran.