Tehran

By: Majid Haghdoust

Iran’s National Orchestra performance

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) –Iran’s National Orchestra performed on Saturday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall under the baton of Fereidun Shahbazian. Vocalist Mohammad Esfahani accompanied the orchestra.
2018-10-14 12:09
By: Mehran Riazi

Former presidential contender visits start-ups exhibition

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Former presidential candidate at 2017 elections Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, who is the current custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad, visited an exhibition of knowledge-based firms in Tehran on Saturday afternoon.
2018-10-13 22:28
By: Aref Fathi

2nd Exhibition of Knowledge-based Companies

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – This is the largest national technology event in Iran with the presence of Iran's best knowledge-based companies. The four-day event is being held in the permanent fairground for specialized exhibitions of Tehran Municipality in Goftogoo Park and will wrap up on Sunday. Visiting hours is 9 – 19, local time.
2018-10-13 10:27
By: Mehran Riazi

Funeral of Iran’s football commentator Bahram Shafi

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Bahram Shafi was a long-serving media executive, television producer and football commentator who passed away on Tuesday. The 62-year-old Shafi was best known for his ‘Varzesho Mardom’ program (Sports & People), which was the highest-rated television program of its kind and was nationally broadcast from 1985 up to now.
2018-10-11 13:57
Chinese ambassador calls for enhancing economic relations with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Chinese ambassador to Tehran said Mon. that China attaches great importance to economic cooperation and mutual investment with Iran, calling for promoting bilateral economic relations.
2018-10-08 22:20
Leader to address Basij volunteer forces at Azadi Stadium

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will address a large gathering of Iran's Basij volunteer forces at Tehran Azadi Stadium on Thursday.
2018-10-03 22:04
Amano reacts to Netanyahu's claim on Iran's 'secret' nuclear warehouse

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – In reaction to Israeli prime minister’s claim on a secret nuclear warehouse in Tehran, Director General Yukiya Amano defended the IAEA’s independent and impartial assessment of Iran atomic activities.
2018-10-02 16:22
By: Mohammad Moheimani

Tehran exchange market today

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Today, Iranian national currency the rial regained some of its previously lost value after the Central Bank of Iran announced new policies to manage the market. Many people came to sell their dollar banknotes which in turn resulted in further depreciation of foreign currencies, most notably US dollar, against the rial. The following photos show Iran's leading exchange market in the heart of Tehran which sets the prices for foreign currencies in other cities. The price of US dollar, which had risen up to 192,000 rials last week, went down as low as 160,000 rials today.
2018-10-01 18:13
Intl. touring expo 'Designing in Dialogue' underway in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – From Sep. 28 to Oct. 19, the international traveling exhibition “Designing in Dialogue - Architectural Answers" will be on display at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.
2018-10-01 17:21
How did Netanyahu bring fame to Turquzabad?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – After the Israeli Prime minister accused Iran of hiding nuclear material at a secret warehouse in Turquzabad, a village in the south of the capital Tehran, Iranians have taken to social media ridiculing Netanyahu’s false accusations.
2018-09-29 21:45
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Tehran Derby

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The 88th Tehran Derby, also known as Red-Blue Derby, between the two prominent Tehran clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis, was held yesterday. The two giants faced in the 8th week of Iran Persian Gulf League and finished in a nil-nil draw.
2018-09-28 18:40
Iran top security official:

'Security of ME must be maintained by regional countries'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Speaking at a press conference after the 1st ‘Regional Security Dialogue’ in Tehran, Iran security chief said that US unilateral sanctions are illegal, adding the security of Middle East must be maintained by regional countries.
2018-09-26 19:14
By: Majid Haghdoust

Shamkhani meets with Azeri interior min. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani and Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel General Ramil Usubov held a meeting in Tehran on Monday, conferring on the latest developments of the region and discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
2018-09-24 15:54
By: Mehran Riazi

Ashura mourning ceremony in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – People of Tehran gathered at Imam Hussein Square in the center of the capital today to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein on Ashura Day.
2018-09-20 16:54
By: Behnam Tofighi

Iraqis' Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Shia Muslims from southern Iraqi cities of Najaf, Karbala and Kazemin, who are residing in Iranian capital, annually hold a mourning ceremony carrying torches to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husseinon on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram in Tehran's Dolatabad district.
2018-09-20 12:30
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Tasu’a mourning in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Mourners in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar commemorate the ninth day of Muharram, known as Tasu’a, which is attributed to Abbas ibn Ali because of his sacrifices in Karbala.
2018-09-19 18:22
Iran, UK hold consular meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran and United Kingdom conferred on bilateral consular issues on Tuesday in Tehran.
2018-09-18 23:26
Syria welcomes Russia-Turkey agreement on Idlib: TASS

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – According to Russian TASS news agency, Syrian government has welcomed the agreement between Russia and Turkey on the situation in Syria’s Idlib province.
2018-09-18 18:52
VIDEO: Watch Persepolis' great comeback in AFC Champions League quarterfinal

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Persepolis won the second leg of AFC Champions League quarterfinal against Qatar's Al Duhail 3-1. The Iranian team had lost the first leg 0-1 and had conceived the first goal of the second leg. However, fueled by the energy of fans, the team found the back of Qatari's net three times and dramatically advanced to the semifinal of the event. The team will face another Qatari representative Al Sadd on October 2 in Doha in the semifinal of the competition.
2018-09-18 10:50
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Iran’s Persepolis vs Qatar's Al-Duhail

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran Persian Gulf League winner Persepolis won the return match against Al-Duhail of Qatar 3-1 in Tehran’s Azadi stadium in front of tens of thousands of passionate football fans to advance to the AFC Champions League semi-final stage with 3-2 on aggregate.
2018-09-17 23:19
All missing Pakistani children found: Iranian police chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran Police said Sun. that all the previously-reported Pakistani children that went missing in the capital Tehran have been found.
2018-09-16 17:57
Pakistani amb. stresses strengthening ties with ECO member states

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Riffat Masood said Tue. her country is planning to develop commercial, energy, and transportation projects with the member states of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
2018-09-11 23:13
By: Majid Asgaripour

ECO meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Economic Cooperation Organization or ECO held a meeting in Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday.
2018-09-11 19:39
By: Maryam Qarehgozlou

Waiting in ambush: Will Tehran choke on foul air this year too?

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – While Tehraners breathed ozone in the air during hot summer days the real stuff is awaiting us in the coming months of autumn and winter.
2018-09-10 18:00
Iran, South Korea call for expanding football ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran and the president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) met on Monday in Tehran, calling for increased football-related cooperation.
2018-09-10 17:44
By: Masoud Saki

Hallaj opera in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The opera of Hallaj, directed and sung by Parvaz Homay, was staged for twenty-five nights at Sa’dabad Palace in northern Tehran.
2018-09-08 09:23
By: Majid Asgaripour

Press conference of Tehran Trilateral Summit on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey gathered here in Tehran on Friday to discuss the latest developments in Syria. Here is the photos of their press conference after the meeting.
2018-09-08 09:11
Trump, friends won’t see their anti-Middle Eastern wishes fulfilled

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani, the interim Leader of Tehran Friday Prayers asserted that US will never see its dreams of conquering the ME realized.
2018-09-07 15:39
Zarif:

Efforts underway to ensure exit of terrorists from Idlib with least human cost

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammd Javad Zarif said Tue. that he recently visited Turkey and Syria’s capitals to secure the removal of terrorists from Idlib province with least human cost.
2018-09-04 19:54
Armenian-Catholic church condemns US sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Armenian-Catholic church in Tehran has issued a statement condemning US officials’ claims that minorities’ rights in Iran are violated as ‘biased’, expressing the Iranian Christians' concern over the US sanctions.
2018-09-03 18:08