Iran says renewal of UN rights rapporteur mandate politically-motivated

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – The permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations Office in Geneva slammed renewal of UN human rights rapporteur mandate on the Islamic republic, saying that this move is politically motivated.

Senior cleric likens INSTEX to ‘a bitter joke’

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami said that the financial mechanism established by European countries dubbed as INSTEX is like a ‘bitter joke’.

Kremlin slams Trump's Golan remarks as violation of intl. law

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on US president's statement about the Golan Heights, said that changing the status of the Golan Heights in order to bypass the UN Security Council constitutes a direct violation of UN decisions.

Intl. Nowruz Day celebrated in Geneva

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The International Nowruz Day, marking the Persian New Year and arrival of spring, was celebrated in the Swiss city of Geneva on March 21, hosted by Iran and ten other countries.

Iran's Leader:

Defeating enemy not enough, economic deterrence required

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that while Iran will definitely defeat its enemies, the country still needs to achieve a level in deterrence where enemies cannot harm the country’s economy.

Nowruz a chance to foster dialogue, mutual respect: Guterres

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message on the occasion of Nowruz, noting that this is a chance to reaffirm commitment to peace and dialogue.

Iran registers STFI, mechanism proportionate to INSTEX: CBI governor

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati said Wednesday that Iran has registered a mechanism called ‘Special Trade and Finance Institute (STFI)’ in proportionate to EU-established INSTEX.

Savagery, violence internalized in Western history: ex-FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, while condemning the New Zealand terrorist attack on Muslims, said savagery and violence have been internalized in the Western history and culture.

Iran's Kish to host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2019

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The 7th World Health Summit Regional Meeting will be held on April 29-30 on the Persian Gulf island of Kish.

Iran, EU agree to continue talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Following the Monday meeting between Iran and the European Union on the latest developments of Yemen in Brussels, the sides agreed to continue discussions in this format.

Jaberi Ansari meets Schmid in Brussels

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) –  Senior Aide to the Iranian Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari met Secretary General of European External Action Service Helga Schmid in Brussels on Monday.

Two Iranian animations to vie at Annecy Filmfest. in France

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Two Iranian animated pieces, ‘Wolf and the Herd’ and ‘Son of the Sea’ have made it into the competition program of the 2019 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.

Iran, EU to hold 5th round of talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The 5th round of talks between Iran and the European Union on the latest development in Yemen is slated to be held in Brussels later today.

‘The Divine Comedy: Purgatory’ to go on stage in Hungary

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Written and directed by Iranian theater director Ebrahim Poshtkouhi, ‘The Divine Comedy: Purgatory’ will go on stage in Hungary with a cast composition of Iranian and forging actors.

Rezaei:

Majority of Expediency Council members against joining FATF

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei says the majority of the Council’s members are against joining the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under the current economic sanctions.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

One belt-one road, a path to economic resilience

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The history of Iran and China’s economic and cultural relations goes back to the ancient times, when positioned at the heart of the Silk Road, Iran linked the Asian country to the nations in Europe. Now, centuries later, the two countries have still maintained those strong ties and the economic relations between the two sides are seemingly on a new path to growth.

'Tehran: City Of Love' wins at 23rd Sofia Filmfest. in Bulgaria

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian drama 'Tehran: City Of Love' directed by Ali Jaberansari has won the Young Jury Award at the 23rd edition of Sofia International Film Festival in Bulgaria.

Spanish producer Rosa Bosch to hold workshop at Iran's 37th FIFF

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Spanish Producer of Buena Vista International Club, Rosa Busch, is scheduled to hold a film producing workshop during the 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival.