Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Chabahar, a city for all seasons
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Located in the southeast of Iran, Chabahar is one of the few areas of the country that is full of inimitable and unique natural and historical attractions.
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Geopolitical expert:
Figures like Soleimani foiled US plans to redraw N Africa, WA
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Anthony Cartalucci believes that figures like Soleimani - and in a wider sense - the efforts by the Iranian, Syrian, Iraqi, and Russia have already foiled the US plans to redraw North Africa and West Asia (Middle East).
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Richard Falk:
Fakhrizadeh assassination not justifiable by any theories
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Richard Falk says the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh cannot be legally, morally, or politically justified by any acceptable theory, and has very negative implications as an international precedent.
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Mark Fitzpatrick:
Very clear Israel ordered the assassination of Fakhrizadeh
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Former acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation for US Foreign Service believes that Mike Pompeo almost certainly discussed the assassination of Fakhrizad when he met with Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on 19 November.
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Intl. reactions to assassination of Iranian top scientist
TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The assassination of Iranian scientist Fakhrizadeh provoked many reactions in the region and the world but in the meantime, the silence of many human rights defenders in not condemning this assassination is debatable.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Expecting change in Biden's policy toward Iran not realistic
TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Nomination of Blinken and Sullivan for two key posts implies that expecting changes in US foreign policy towards Iran by the next US administration is unrealistic.
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Trump sending message to EU, opponents via threating Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Commenting on recent psychological warfare against Iran, Shireen Hunter says Trump might be sending a message to his opponents and EU about increasing costs of his removal from power.
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Ex-White House official:
Trump amplified polarization, US society close to a civil war
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Stating that polarization has been amplified by Trump, Prof. Frank von Hippel believes that Biden is very conscious of how close to a civil war the American society came.
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Large-scale protests after US election possible: Hunter
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Stating that the likelihood of large scale protests after US election is more than any of previous years, Shireen Hunter said that it reflects the deepening of many divisions, economic, culture, and racial in the US.
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Macron's remarks endanger peace in France: German expert
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Stating that Macron’s domestic political plans have failed, Dr. Markus Fiedler believes that the French President's irresponsible suspicious remarks endangers the country's peace.
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Turkish expert:
Macron using irritant comments to mask his failed policies
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Deniz Caner believes that Macron uses provocative comments to mask his mismanagement in the country and the government's unsuccessful economic and social policies.
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Ogutcu in an interview with MNA:
US goal to destabilize Iran's economy, political system
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Referring to US sanctions amid Covid-19, a former Turkish diplomat said, "destabilizing Iran’s economy and political system is an integral part of the grand US strategy for the Middle East" regardless of who wins the election.
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Ex-White House official:
Electoral votes definitely challenge to US democracy
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Stating that the electoral votes are definitely a challenge to US democracy, Prof. Frank von Hippel said that the states that are controlled by Republicans are trying to suppress voting in areas expected to vote for Biden.
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Electoral college over-weights rural versus urban interests
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Stating that the electoral college was designed to protect the role of smaller states in US federal system, Prof. Joseph Samuel Nye says, "But it now greatly over-weights rural versus urban interests."
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Tourism sector enjoying growth despite sanctions: min.
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali Asghar Mounesan told Mehr News on Sat. that tourism sector had a growth in last year despite all the events including US sanctions which could affect this sector.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 29 this year is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
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British analyst:
Restoration of Pahlavi one of Saddam's goals of invading Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In an interview with Mehr News Agency, Anthony Tucker-Jones talked of Saddam's intentions and miscalculations in attacking Iran, including his attempt for the restoration of the royal family, Pahlavi.
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Intl. reactions to US claim on returning UN sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The US claims on the implementation of the so-called 'Snapback' mechanism and return of all UN sanctions against Iran were met with international reactions.
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Geopolitical expert:
China, Russia next targets if US wins in undermining Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Pointing to US unlawful move to reimpose sanctions against Iran and importance of confronting its unilateralism, Cartalucci said China and Russia are next targets of the US if it will be successful in undermining of Iran.
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Iran-Venezuela ties offering anti-unilateralism model: envoy
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Stating that the hegemony of the US is over, Venezuela's Ambassador to Tehran told Mehr News Agency that the Iran-Venezuela relations are conveying a message to other countries that they can counter the unilateralism too.
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Yazd, tourism center during Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Muharram mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across the central province of Iran, Yazd.
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German expert describes US, Israel as today's oppressors
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Referring to Imam Hussein's uprising against the oppressor ruler of his time, Dr. Markus Fiedler described the US and Zionist regime as two oppressors of today's world.
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In a panel discussion at MNA;
No deal can legitimize the Zionist regime: Khaled al- Qaddumi
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Hamas' Representative in Iran said that the Israeli regime still is in intense need of recognition by minor countries in the region despite support from super powers, the UN secretary-general and Europeans.
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Expert's views on message of IRGC's military drill in PG
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – In some experts' opinion, the latest military exercise of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf had sent serious messages to the US and its regional allies.
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US analyst:
Iran's military capabilities contribute to regional peace
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman said that Iran’s significant military capabilities will prevent a US attack and contribute to eventual regional peace and stability.
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Iran-China coop. can shift oil, gas global balance: Ogutcu
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Former Turkish PM's advisor says Iran like many of its rivals wants to upgrade its partnership with China not to be left out of Chinese global investment, adding this partnership can shift oil and gas global balance.
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US analyst:
Penatgon to hide realities behind warship incident
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman said that the realities behind USS Bonhomme Richard incident will never be determined as the the Pentagon is a lying machine like the White House, Congress, and press agent media.
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American analyst:
Considering Israel's role in downing Iranian Air Bus a 'MUST'
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –An American political analyst believes that the role of Israeli agents in US decision-making centers in downing Iranian passenger jet by US navy is a MUST.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Downing of human rights in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant political event for Iranians to commemorate the passengers of Iran Air Flight 655, which was shot down by a guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy.