Politics
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Zarif appoints ‘Ali Asghar Khaji’ as senior aide for special political affairs
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has appointed Ali Asghar Khaji as his senior aide for special political affairs.
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By: Giovanni Sorbello
Europe facing radical change
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Europe is in transition, a phrase we’ve heard repeatedly in recent years. The decline of the power of the traditional parties (conservative and social democrats) in United Europe and the increase of the votes of the parties and the nationalist and anti-Euro groups, and beyond that, confusion over European Union (EU) in confronting the current political and social phenomena, are all considered signs of the transition.
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Religion is as old as humanity: Bianchi
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Robert R. Bianchi, a Professor at the University of Chicago, believes that “religion is as old as humanity. It predates the appearance of states and nations and has always influenced their ideals, behaviors, and self-images.”
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Muslims are entering US political arena
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The United States, home to 3.5 million Muslims, is now seeing more Muslims taking part in the political stages.
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By: Mohammad Reza Abbassi
Navy's latest achievements
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – In a ceremony held in Tehran, Iranian Navy unveiled its latest achievements in the presence of Deputy Commander of the Army Mohammad Hossein Dadras and Navy Commander Hossein Khanzadi on Wednesday Nov. 29th.
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Religion's role in intl. actors' behavior exaggerated
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A professor of Georgetown University believes there has been an exaggeration of the role of religion in international relations theories.
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No ‘new rhetoric’ would emerge in US presidential campaign
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – A former deputy chief of counter-terrorism at the CIA has told Mehr News Donald Trump would not bring changes to the American scene which his supporters intend.
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By: Mohsen Tabatabaei Mozdabadi
Ideal cities for tomorrow’s world
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Smart cities that are the world’s cities of tomorrow have different dimensions. They have smart management since the 20th century’s city management will be inefficient if it does not take advantage of the tools of the 21st century, including access to the internet, smart phones, and social media. They will have smart citizens who are familiar with using ITC.
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Haddad Adel warns about ‘Sixth Parliament-like political campaign’
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Principlist Coalition Central Council spokesperson has told reporters ‘principlism’ would mean commitment to the ideals and tenets of the Revolution and founder of the Revolution Imam Khomeini (RA).
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Rouhani calls for ‘Joint Comprehensive National Plan’
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has told a meeting having worked out JCPOA (1), now time has come to reach a ‘joint comprehensive national plan.’
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First edition of ‘Mehr Vision’ released
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Mehr News English Service has published first edition of ‘Mehr Vision,’ a monthly collection of news reviews and analyses.
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Foreign Ministry spokesman:
‘Foreign mandate in Syria marks Iran’s redline in Vienna talks’
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iranian FM spokesman said Iran’s basic red line is that no foreign agent has the right to mandate the Syrian people.
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Zarif:
Military should provide Iran with ‘serious power instrument’
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Javad Zarif has told a meeting of Army Command and General Staff College the country should maintain its instruments of power.
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Spanish Left rejects electoral alliance pact
MADRID, Oct. 07 (MNA) –The attempt to present a candidacy of popular unity for the general elections was dealt a harsh blow on Tuesday.
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Nepal adopts new constitution
KATHMANDU, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav has proclaimed the new Constitution after 7 years of debate and violence, closing a chapter in the history of this nation of the Himalayas.
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Garbage, corruption revive protests in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Anti-corruption and garbage mismanagement have again blocked streets in downtown Beirut and the access to the Finance Ministry building.
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Leader:
Enemy seeking to infiltrate ‘decision-making centers’
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Republic has received a group of IRGC commanders and staff.
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By: Cristina Sampaio
Veto!
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – This is the mechanism of unilateral power that veto provides for its possessor.