Iran
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Pezeshkian:
Iranian nation will never succumb to bullying
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people will never surrender to the bullying and coercion of the enemies.
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Iran tests sea-based long-range air defense missile (+VIDEO)
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired a naval variant of its Sayyad-3 air defense missile during a large-scale exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.
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On sidelines of MILAN 2026 drill;
Iran Navy chief holds meetings with Russian, Saudi commanders
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held separate meetings with senior naval commanders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Myanmar on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India.
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Iran lambasts renewed Israeli aggression on Lebanon
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that left dozens killed and wounded.
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Lipar Wetland: Iran’s rare pink lake you must visit
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Most lakes and oceans around the world share familiar shades of blue and green. But in southeastern Iran, visitors encounter something rare — a naturally pink wetland.
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Ulyanov stresses political solution to Iran's nuclear file
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran emphasize the importance of a political and diplomatic settlement of the issues around Tehran’s nuclear dossier, Russian envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says.
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Lake Urmia sees 68 cm rise in water level
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Lake Urmia has recorded a 62 to 68-centimeter increase in water level compared with last year, marking a noticeable improvement, though officials warn the lake remains significantly below its long-term average.
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Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed regional and international developments in a phone call, emphasizing continued coordination to advance diplomatic efforts.
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Ash Sabzi: Perfect Iranian dish for fasting season
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Built around protein, legumes, and slow-release carbohydrates, Ash Sabzi is a perfect pre-fast meal in Iran.
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Iran’s leading game developers awarded at national festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 11th Iran Video Game Festival was held with the announcement of winners across multiple categories, recognizing top game developers of the year.
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Araghchi rejects Trump’s allegations on Iran unrest
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, urging him to “speak with evidence” regarding claims about casualties during unrest in Iran.
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VIDEO: Iftar gatherings at Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A newly released video offers a glimpse into the sacred atmosphere of Ramadan at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, showcasing the preparation and hosting of iftar meals for pilgrims.
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US terminates several tariffs targeting Iran's partners
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The US has terminated certain tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling, the White House reported.
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Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on February 21
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, February 21.
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Holy month of Ramadan in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Muslims in Iran are to be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan kicks off.
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By: Foad Ashtari
19th Iran-Russia joint economic commission convenes in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The 19th session of the Iran-Russia Joint Trade and Economic Cooperation Commission was held in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Ambassador Jalali:
Russia, Iran fulfilling all military contracts
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Russia and Iran are implementing all provisions of their military agreements, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has said.
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Does Geneva talks open a new horizon in nuclear diplomacy?
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The second round of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva concluded with both sides reaching a general understanding on key principles—an outcome that opens the door to drafting a possible agreement.
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Iran after 47 years: From survival to consolidation of power
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Forty-seven years on, Iran presents itself not as a state under threat, but as a system empowered during crisis. The message: external pressure strengthened internal cohesion.
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Tehran, Moscow jointly developing 7 oil fields: Minister
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Oil, Mohsen Paknejad, announced that seven Iranian oil fields are under joint development with Russian companies through four contracts.
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Russian warship docks at Iran's strategic Bandar Abbas base
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Navy’s helicopter carrier Stoikiy docked at Iran’s strategic Bandar Abbas naval base today to participate in a joint naval exercise with the Iranian Navy, aimed at enhancing maritime security.
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Russia producing Iran's Bushehr NPP equipment
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s Minister of Energy, Sergei Tsivilev, confirmed that equipment for phases 2 and 3 of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is being manufactured in Russia and will be shipped to Iran.
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Iran, Russia boost ties with new cooperation document, MoUs
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation document along with four memoranda of understanding following the 19th session of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission held in Tehran.
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Military power, smart dialogue; Tehran’s new strategy
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran warns its missiles can strike any carrier, yet keeps diplomacy open. Military strength and dialogue now work together in Tehran’s new strategy to ensure security and influence.
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By: Ranjan Solomon
Civilizational Resilience in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Nearly half a century of hostile measures failed to dismantle Iran. Anchored in a deep civilizational identity and a resistance-driven political paradigm, Iran absorbed shock after shock without relinquishing sovereignty.
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Over Berlin’s anti-Iran moves;
Tehran summons German ambassador
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s ambassador to Tehran over the recent back-to-back adversarial stances and measures that have been adopted by German authorities against Tehran.
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Iran’s IRGC Navy tests advanced missile systems in drill
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Navy tested its newest generation of missile systems and advanced missile warfare tactics during the opening phase of a naval drill held on Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
A decisive response to the external threat
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The response of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was clear: An army, even the largest, can be hit, and any navy, even if it is formidable, is vulnerable to the right weapon.
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Iranian, Swiss top diplomats discuss nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – As the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations proceeds in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Swisscounterpart Ignazio Cassis, outlining progress in the talks.
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Front pages of Iran's English dailies on February 18
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, February 18.