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UNSC facing 'Grave Test'; rule of 'law' or 'jungle'?

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State's anti-Iranian claims at a UN Security Council meeting were opposed by various parties, including its allies.
2020-07-01 12:04
Huge protests against racism sweep US

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The protests following George Floyd's death are spreading in the world and more than 650 cities and towns across the US. People of all colors, creeds, ages, and walks of life took to the streets to show their anger over the racism and police brutality.
2020-06-07 15:04
Police killing of George Floyd resonated around world

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Following the tragic death of an American black man on May 25, 2020, due to the violence of a white Minneapolis police officer, thousands of people have hit the streets across the world to protest against this racist behavior of the American police.
2020-06-04 12:09
Imam Khomeini shook thesis of secularization: German expert

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Dr. Markus Fiedler believes that when the religion seemed to slowly die, Imam Khomeini's appearance shook this thesis of secularization.
2020-06-03 01:00
'Imam Khomeini's principles to be continued for centuries'

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – An American author, journalist and political analyst believes that it is obvious that the guiding principles of Imam Khomeini that led to the divorce from Western or Eastern dominance were not merely ephemeral or temporary and it will be continued for years, decades, generations and possibly even centuries later.
2020-06-02 16:59
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Widespread media coverage of Leader's speech on Quds Day

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The speech of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the occasion of International Quds Day has been reflected in international media outlets and received widespread media coverage.
2020-05-22 16:30
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
2020-05-17 06:27
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dubai Expo 2020 postponement to affect UAE economy

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – While Expo 2020 Dubai has been postponed one year due to the coronavirus pandemic, some experts believe that the postponement will have a big impact on the UAE economy and derails at least temporarily a range of tech projects.
2020-05-08 12:04
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks national Shiraz Day

SHIRAZ, May 04 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in Persian calendar that falls on May 4 this year has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
2020-05-04 01:00
COVID-19 enforcer of decade old tendencies: Rusnák

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Dr. Urban Rusnák, Secretary-General of the Energy Charter Secretariat believes coronavirus outbreak is an accelerator of tendencies which have been present since last decade – the rise of nativism, the twilight of international institutions, strengthening of intercultural conflicts, widening of the income gap, and search for safe heaven by individuals and societies.
2020-04-23 11:42
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Widespread media coverage of IRGC’s satellite launch

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The latest achievement of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been reflected in international media outlets and received widespread media coverage.
2020-04-23 01:03
Zarif's visit to Syria in eye of world media

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The recent visit of Iranian foreign minister to Syria has received mixed reactions from international media in recent days.
2020-04-21 12:59
Intl. reactions to US decision to cut WHO funding

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The US president's decision to cut funding to the World Health Organization amid the coronavirus pandemic was strongly condemned by the international community, and some health experts have called it a crime against humanity.
2020-04-15 19:51
Iran marks National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – April 13 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
2020-04-13 12:19
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Yazd, largest mud brick city in world

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.
2020-03-21 15:08
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Coronavirus spreads anti-East Asian racism

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Since the outbreak of coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, reports of racism toward East Asian communities have grown hastily in Europe and the US.
2020-03-19 00:25
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Golestan Palace, glorious palace in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace is one of the most beautiful and historic monuments left in the city of Tehran that shines like a gleaming gem on 15 Khordad Square.
2020-02-08 15:45
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Soltaniyeh Dome, largest brick dome in world

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
2020-01-26 10:09
VIDEO: Masuleh, the most beautiful stairs village in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The stairs village of Masuleh where roofs and streets become one is located in the middle of green mountains of Gilan, northern Iran. Stairway with a specific architecture, the houses of the village are built on each other and the roof of each house is the courtyard of his upper Neighbor. It is one of the most stunning stairs villages in the country.
2019-12-31 11:24
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

'Marine Security Belt' drill in the eye of world media

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Trilateral joint naval exercise of Iran with two major world naval powers have received mixed reactions from international media in recent days.
2019-12-28 14:51
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
2019-12-01 15:59
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
2019-09-29 15:08
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
2019-08-24 15:38
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Makhunik, Iran’s ancient village of dwarves

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Makhunik is a unique village in a remote corner in Iran’s South Khorasan Province which dates back to hundreds of years ago. This mysterious village commonly known as the land of Lilliputians, is one of the seven amazing world's villages by its remarkable architecture.
2019-08-04 15:26
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Signs of tension reduction appearing in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – After years of tensions between Iran and some Persian Gulf states particularly in recent months in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate the emergence of tensions reduction in this strategic region.
2019-07-31 14:58
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.
2019-07-14 13:23
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Badab-e Surt, seven colors springs

TEHRAN, Jul. 07(MNA) – Badab-e Surt is a rare geologic place which attracts geology lovers to one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. It comprises a range of stepped travertine terrace formations that has been created over thousands of years as flowing water from two mineral hot springs cooled and deposited carbonate minerals on the mountainside.
2019-07-07 11:17
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Rasht city of silver rain

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Rasht is located in the north of Iran around 25 km from Iran's Caspian Sea coast. It is one of the most important destinations for tourism in Iran because of its natural and historical attractions.
2019-06-30 18:46
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Kandovan breathtaking rocky village

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Kandovan is a historical village in Iran's East Azarbaijan province, near the city of Tabriz. It is one of the three rocky villages in the world and the beauties of this village have made it one of the strangest villages in Iran.
2019-06-24 15:14
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil magnificent ruins

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil, the world's largest ziggurat is located in Shush; a city in Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran. It was the first Iranian monument to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
2019-06-15 14:19