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Iran summons French charge d’affaires

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran has summoned the French charge d’affaires over Paris’s recent anti-Islamic and Islamophobic comments.
2020-10-27 09:50
Iranian Jews deplore any insult to 'Muslims' Prophet

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – A Jewish MP noted that the Iranian Jews condemn any insulting behaviors towards the Prophet of Islam and consider it contrary to the teachings of their religion.
2020-10-26 18:20
Pogba dismisses rumors of retiring form intl. duty

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – French football striker Paul Pogba has rejected reports of his retirement from France national football team over the remarks of President Macron.
2020-10-26 17:15
MPs:

Muslims not to let insulting Islam's Prophet to be normalized

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament stressed in a statement that the religious zeal of Muslims around the world will not allow false, anti-human and anti-Islamic currents to normalize the process of insulting the Prophet of Islam.
2020-10-26 14:13
Pakistan to propose March 15 as intl day against Islamophobia

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Pakistani Foreign Minister announced that his country will propose to Organization of Islamic Cooperation to name March 15 as the international day against Islamophobia.
2020-10-26 13:59
Pogba quits intl. football after comments from Macron: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Comments of the French President Macron alleging Islam as the source of international terrorism, have reportedly persuaded the Manchester United star, Paul Pogba, to quit international football.
2020-10-26 13:11
Macron’s anti-Islam positions show his crudeness in politics

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani says French President Macron’s remarks against Islam prove he is not competent enough in politics.
2020-10-26 12:17
Velayati:

Desecration of Prophet of Islam pursued by intl. Zionism

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening issued a statement condemning the insult to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
2020-10-26 10:12
Parl. Speaker strongly condemns insult to Prophet Muhammad

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The speaker of the Iranian Parliament strongly condemned the insult to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in France.
2020-10-26 09:52
VIDEO: Massive fire erupts in French port city

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A major fire broke out on Saturday in an abandoned building in the northern French port city of Le Havre, sending huge clouds of black smoke into the air, police and local media said.
2020-10-25 22:10
'Malice of those who insult Prophet shows their disbelief'

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The speaker of the Iranian Parliament believes the wickedness of those who insult the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shows their disbelief in God.
2020-10-25 20:22
Iran strongly condemns insult to Prophet of Islam in France

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the insult to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in France.
2020-10-24 13:22
France reacts to lifting of Iran’s arms embargo

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – France's UN envoy, Nicolas de Riviere, has reacted to the lifting of an arms embargo on Iran, claiming that Tehran’s arms trades will still be under some restrictions.
2020-10-21 12:45
'Yalda' wins Grand Prix Cinéma du magazine ELLE

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iranian feature film ‘Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness’ directed by Masoud Bakhshi, has won the Grand Prix Cinéma du magazine ELLE in France.
2020-10-10 13:30
VIDEO: Shia car caravan commemorating Arbaeen in France

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Shia Muslims in Europe are commemorating Arbaeen, the 40th day (Arbaeen in Arabic) after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in the battle of Karbala on Ashura Day in 680 AD, in France via car caravans.
2020-10-07 01:25
France extends EMASoH mandate for 2021

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – France says the so-called European Maritime Awareness mission in the Strait of Hormuz (EMASoH), which is purportedly protecting shipping lanes in the strategic waterway, has been extended for the year 2021.
2020-10-03 21:30
VIDEO: Deadly flashflood in France

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Heavy and severe rains caused deadly flooding in Alps-Maritime, southeastern France. At least 10 people have so far disappeared.
2020-10-03 21:00
France seeking to maintain relations with Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – French Ambassador to Lebanon Bruno Foucher noted that France seeks to maintain its relations with Lebanese Hezbollah.
2020-10-03 18:57
VIDEO: A threatening message shut down Eiffel Tower in France

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – French police said on Wednesday that Eiffel Tower has been evacuated and closed due to a threatening message about the Eiffel Tower bombing.
2020-09-24 05:00
Ghasemi urges France to support Iranians against US pressure

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Paris Bahram Ghasemi urged the French parliamentary members to support Iranians against US sanctions.
2020-09-22 19:29
Who were main arms suppliers to Saddam in war against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – During the eight years of the Imposed War (1980-88) against Iran, many countries provided financial and military aid to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, with US, France, and Germany as major contributors.
2020-09-22 17:00
61 French MPs denounce alliance of UAE, Bahrain with zionists

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – On Monday, 61 French parliamentarians condemned the Emirati and Bahraini normalization agreements with the Israeli regime.
2020-09-21 23:59
VIDEO: Man arrested scaling tallest building in Paris

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – A man was arrested Friday after climbing up the facade of the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest building in Paris, France24 reported.
2020-09-20 06:04
France rejects US’ allegations against Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Paris has rejected US allegations against Hezbollah, noting that there is no evidence showing Hezbollah’s storing explosives in France.
2020-09-19 11:42
Despite US efforts:

E3 says Iran sanctions relief to continue beyond Sep. 20

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Britain, France and Germany have told the UN Security Council that the sanctions relief provided by the world body for Iran – agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal – will continue beyond September 20.
2020-09-19 08:39
Three Iranian animations screened at French cinemas

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Three Iranian animations were screened in the form of a feature film entitled "The Crow and the Amazing Sparrow" in French cinemas.
2020-09-13 19:58
French Police tussle with yellow vest protesters in Paris

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – French police arrested more than 250 yellow vest protesters in Paris who were seeking to revive an anti-government movement on Saturday.
2020-09-13 17:30
Bagheri Kani:

Judiciary pursuing Charlie Hebdo's insult via intl. sources

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – A senior judiciary official said that Iran Judiciary corresponded with several international organizations as soon as the French Charlie Hebdo republished the insulting cartoon.
2020-09-12 13:20
By: Iman Hamikhah

People of Hamedan condemn Charlie Hebdo's insulting cartoon

HAMEDAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – People of Hamedan protested in front of the Jama Mosque to condemn the act of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo in republishing cartoons insulting the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
2020-09-10 22:50
Culture min. condemns Charlie Hebdo's insulting cartoon

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi condemned the French magazine Charlie Hebdo for republishing cartoons insulting the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
2020-09-10 12:15