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NukhuFest to feature Iran's ‘Wishbone’

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian flick ‘Wishbone’ directed by Ali Atshani will go on screen at NukhuFest in New York.
2019-01-08 13:32
INYFF to feature Iran's ‘MR.A’

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘MR.A’ directed by Siamak Ahmadi will go on screen at the International New York Film Festival (INYFF).
2019-01-01 10:40
NAM voices concern over continuing encroachment by UNSC

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Speaking on behalf of Non-Aligned Movement, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Es’hagh Al Habib said that the movement expresses concern over the continuing encroachment by the UN Security Council.
2018-10-09 14:24
FM Zarif returns home from New York trip

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister, who had traveled to New York to accompany President Rouhani at the 73rd Session of UN General Assembly, landed in Tehran Saturday night.
2018-10-06 22:57
India, Russia seek to evade US sanctions and bolster defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – There is a palpable buzz in the policy circles of India ahead of Russian President Vladmir Putin’s much-anticipated visit to India next week (October 4-5). He will be attending the 19th India-Russia summit with focus on advancing bilateral ties between the two time-tested allies.
2018-09-30 20:56
Zarif says oil deal with Europeans is close despite US threats

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran is closing on an agreement to sell oil to European countries despite the United States’ threats of imposing sanctions against countries that do business with Iran.
2018-09-30 18:13
Impossible to find just solution for Palestine without ending occupation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholamhossein Dehghani said that it is impossible to find a just solution for Palestine's crisis without taking into account legitimated demands of Palestinian people, including cessation of occupation.
2018-09-30 13:21
By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

How Trump became laughing stock at UN

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump took the podium of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday and delivered a bombastic speech that drew mocking laughter from the world leaders. In his characteristic foolhardy manner, Trump rejected the ideology of globalism and denounced multilateralism, forgetting that he was speaking from the stage of the global body that endorses both globalism and multilateralism. But, we can expect that from the man with foot-in-mouth syndrome.
2018-09-29 12:30
Zarif: No plan to meet Kerry in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that he has no plans to meet with former US Secretary of States John Kerry in New York.
2018-09-29 10:37
Rouhani says US administration achieved nothing at 73rd UNGA session

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Upon arrival home from New York, Iranian president said that the United States did not achieve anything at this year’s UN General Assembly, adding that laughter at Trump’s speech was humiliating for both the people and government of the United States.
2018-09-27 15:42
Rouhani in a meeting with Italian PM:

Tehran welcomes promoting ties with Rome in all fields

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – In a meeting with Italian PM in New York, President Rouhani described Iran-Italy relations long-standing and strong, adding, “Iran welcomes deepening Tehran-Rome relations in all fields of mutual interest."
2018-09-27 11:55
FM Zarif meets Omani counterpart in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday held a meeting with his Omani counterpart.
2018-09-27 11:30
India to continue purchasing oil from Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj stressed that her country will continue purchasing oil from Iran.
2018-09-27 11:25
Pres. Rouhani leaves New York for Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – President Rouhani left New York for Tehran on Wednesday evening, after taking part in the 73rd Session of UN General Assembly.
2018-09-27 10:17
'Islamic countries’ coop. in fighting violence, terrorism beneficial for global stability'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – In a meeting with Mahathir Bin Mohamad, President Rouhani referred to the friendly and brotherly relations between Iran and Malaysia and stressed deepening and development of relations to serve the interests of the two nations.
2018-09-26 23:00
On the sidelines of UNGA in New York;

Iran's Rouhani, Japan's Abe discuss bilateral, regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian president and Japanese prime minister had a meeting Wed. in New York and discussed the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.
2018-09-26 22:58
UN Security Council’s meeting showed US is alone: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Today’s session at the UN Security Council clearly showed that the United States is alone as every country in the meeting supported the JCPOA and directly and indirectly condemned US action in withdrawing from the deal, according to Iran’s president at the end of his trip to New York.
2018-09-26 22:56
Deputy FM:

JCPOA ministerial meeting in NY clearly showed US isolation

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Following a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA and Iran in New York, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said that the meeting clearly showed the US isolation.
2018-09-25 17:33
China says will maintain normal relations with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that his country will continue normal economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2018-09-25 10:41
VIDEO: Highlights of E3+2 statement after meeting in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Following a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini read a joint statement. You can see the highlights of the statement here. (Source: UNIFEED)
2018-09-25 09:57
Intl. community should stand up against US’ violation of agreements

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Pointing out the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the United States from the nuclear agreement, the Rouhani said that the international community must firmly stand against the United States’ violation of agreements.
2018-09-25 09:14
Terror groups backed by countries claiming to fight terrorism: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Rouhani said that terrorist groups are supported by countries who claim that they are fighting terrorism.
2018-09-25 09:12
Trump needs to undo his very wrong anti-Iran actions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – In a meeting with US media executives in New York, president Hassan Rouhani condemned the reinstated US sanctions on Iran after its withdrawal from the nuclear deal, calling on the US administration to undo its cruel and unjust anti-Iran actions.
2018-09-24 21:19
Zarif, Mogherini meet in NY ahead of 4 + 1 meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini met today before a ministerial meeting between remaining signatories to the JCPOA in New York.
2018-09-24 18:48
Pres. Rouhani arrives in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani arrived in New York late on Sunday, to attend the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly and express Iran’s stances on the latest regional and international developments.
2018-09-24 09:22
Rouhani at JFK Airport:

UNGA opportunity to explain Iran’s policies towards region, world

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – President Rouhani said "UN General Assembly will provide opportunity to explain Iran’s policies towards the region and the world."
2018-09-24 09:14
Russia says Iran has 'sovereign right' to develop missile program

MOSCOW, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has told Sputnik that the development of the Iranian missile program is Tehran's sovereign right.
2018-09-20 12:34
Stolen Achaemenid bas-relief returned to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo said a bas-relief of Achaemenid era, stolen from Iran at a point around 90 years ago, was finally found in New York and after the court ordered the piece to be returned to Iran, it was sent back to its homeland on Tuesday.
2018-09-05 09:48
‘Limit’ packs up award at American filmfest.

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Limit’ by Javad Daraei has won the Best Foreign Student Award at Great Lakes Christian Film Festival in Buffalo, NY.
2018-08-11 11:03
Zarif:

Iran stresses regional dialogue to tackle sustaining peace challenges

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran has always offered regional dialogue to tackle challenges ahead of sustaining peace, according to Iran’s minister of foreign affairs at UN Meeting on Peace-building and Sustaining Peace.
2018-04-25 13:20