Canada

Trump tells Trudeau:

Canada to become 51st US state if it doesn’t stop migration

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – US President-elect Trump has threatened during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister that the country could become the 51st US state if Ottawa fails to solve the problem of illegal migration and drug trafficking.

Canada Post down 8M parcels amid strike

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023.

Iran rejects Canadian media claim of assassination plot

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Issa Kameli, Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director-General for the Americas has rejected the claim of Canadian media that Iran tried to assassinate a Canadian citizen.

China hopes for Canada's respect for 'one China' principle

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – China hopes for Canada's understanding of the delicacy of the Taiwan issue and observance of the "one China" principle, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

China reacts to US, Canada warships' sailing in Taiwan Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The actions of the United States and Canada disrupted the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, a military spokesperson said Monday in response to US and Canadian warships' sailing through the strait on Sunday.

Canadians hold pro-Palestine rally (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – People in Canada took to the streets of this country and condemned the recent atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against Palestinians in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tehran reacts to EU anti-Iran statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to the recent statement of the European Union against Tehran.

Massive wildfire engulfs Canadian ‘Jasper’ tourist town

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Media sources reported that the Canadian forest fire has spread to the tourist city of ‘Jasper’ and caused widespread destruction in this city.

Iranian short film to vie at Toronto Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian short film "Leyli" is set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival as its first presence in international film festivals.

VIDEO: Flash Flooding in Toronto

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Thunderstorms brought torrential rainfall and flash flooding on Tuesday to Toronto, Canada’s largest city, stranding residents, submerging roads and leaving nearly 170,000 customers without power.

Canada to provide $367 mln military aid package to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Canada plans to provide Ukraine with a package of military aid worth 500 million Canadian dollars ($367 mln), the National Post newspaper announced.

France, Canada slam Israel legalization of 5 new settlements

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – France and Canada on Monday slammed Israel’s recognition of five new West Bank settlements, as well as sanctions against the Palestinian Authority that were approved at the end of last month.

Preparation made for Iran’s presidential runoff overseas

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – As two candidates are headed for a runoff in Iran's presidential race, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made arrangements for the participation of expatriates in the upcoming polls, slated for July 5.

Canada bars thousands of Iranians from voting: Interim FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says Canada has refused to allow Iranian expatriates to cast votes in the presidential election despite all its claims to defend democracy.

Iran envoy at UN:

Canada's move against IRGC unlawful, politically motivated

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said Thur. that Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as terrorists was unlawful, dangerous, and politically motivated action.

Iranian lawmakers condemn Canada's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – 250 Iranian parliament members signed a statement on Sunday condemning the hostile move of the Canadian government in blacklisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran summons Italian envoy over Canada’s hostile move

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Italian ambassador to Tehran in protest at the Canadian government’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Canada’s blacklisting of IRGC mindless gift to terrorists

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has condemned the Canadian government’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran foreign ministry reacts to Canada's blacklisting of IRGC

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani has reacted to the hostile move by Canada in blacklisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran’s rights chief:

Canada’s blacklisting of IRGC ‘bitter irony’

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights has strongly condemned an earlier hostile move by Canada to designate the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization.”

Iran reacts to Canadian court ruling over Flight PS752 case

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Vice President for Legal Affairs Mohammad Dehghan reacted to the ruling issued by the Canadian court ruling over Flight PS752 case.

Police fire tear gas on pro-Palestine protest in Montreal

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Montreal police deployed tear gas to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, on Thursday.

Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her mastery of the short story, has died at the age of 92.

Iran reacts to Canada hostile move against IRGC

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to the hostile move of the House of Commons of Canada against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Gaza children thank US, Canada students for their support

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Palestinian children gathered in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday to express gratitude to US and Canadian university students amid Israel’s ongoing offensive on the enclave.

Iran edges Canada at 2024 IWBF Men's Repechage

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran edged past Canada 75-74 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Men's Repechage.