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Iran seeks to fix dust crisis despite Turkish negligence

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – As Iran struggles with heavy dust and sand storms in various cities, there seems to be an urgent need for the West Asian countries to cooperate with Tehran to overcome environmental challenges.

Crossing Iran’s red lines will have heavy consequences

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – According to officials of Iran's Interior Ministry, the Israeli regime's agents were responsible for the assassination of an IRGC colonel in Tehran which demonstrates that the Israelis have crossed a red line this time.

Resumption of Vienna talks awaits US decision

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – After a three-day visit by the European Union’s coordinator for the talks in Vienna between Iran and major world powers, speculations resurfaced again that the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear could happen soon.

Iran moves ahead with regional diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Less than a year into his presidency, President Ebrahim Raeisi succeeded in revving up Iranian regional diplomacy in a way that is expected to lead to more breakthroughs.

Will the US seize Vienna talks last opportunity?

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Following a “last bullet” visit by the European coordinator for the Vienna talks to Iran, a new opportunity was provided for the US to make up its mind.

How will be Iran-UAE relations under Mohammad bin Zayed?

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The change in the leadership of the United Arab Emirates offers a new opportunity for a greater thaw in Tehran-Abu Dhabi relations that if seized by the new president of the UAE would elevate the relations to a new level.

What to expect from Mora visit to Tehran?

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The EU's coordinator for the Vienna talks arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks over how to proceed with the Vienna negotiations after a two-month break raised alarm bells about the possible failure of the stalled talks.

The important message Assad visit signals

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Syrian President's surprise visit to Iran has been hailed as a turning point in Iran-Syria relations in the wake of the recent Arab opening to Syria, which led to speculations over a possible torpor in the two countries' ties.

Lebanon holds pivotal elections

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Lebanese expatriates headed to polling stations on Friday and Sunday across the world to cast their votes in parliamentary elections projected to maintain the current political array.

EU resumes push to revive JCPOA with last-ditch attempt

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The lull in the Vienna talks is over. The European Union has decided to dispatch its coordinator with the hope of breaking the ice amid a pause in the talks which have been put on hold nearly two months ago.

Will Biden be trapped by Iran hawks?

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – In a blow to the Biden administration’s stated goal of returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the US Senate approved two motions drafted by Republican senators who vehemently oppose diplomacy with Iran.

Iran highlights Taliban responsibility to ensure security

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Over the last month, a series of violent incidents took place in Afghanistan and eastern Iran that raised alarm bells about possible plots to drive a wedge between the two neighbors.

Biden internal weakness impedes JCPOA revival

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Despite some European efforts to get the stalled talks in Vienna restarted, chances of resuming the talks remain low due to never-ending political bickering in the United States.

Violence in Afghanistan aims at fomenting sectarian conflict

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Following the shameful and scandalous withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan in August 2021, sponsors of terrorism have been seeking to sow discord and division among Afghans with the aim of stirring the sectarian pot.

Swedish extremist disrupts societal serenity

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the globe took umbrage at a leader of a far-right group in Sweden for violating the sanctity of the Holy Quran.

Biden precipitates America's decline

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Joe Biden is politically in trouble. His domestic and foreign allies are equally directing their anger and wrath at a White House increasingly coming up short of solutions.

Muslim countries condemn Israeli aggression in unison

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Israel’s move not to respect the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque has united the international community in condemning the aggression against peaceful worshippers at the holy mosque.

Israel clamps down on Palestinian worshippers

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Israeli security forces were in full swing on Friday, firing on peaceful worshipers and arresting some of them at the second-holiest site in Islam.

US inaction could doom Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – After a year of painstaking negotiations between the United States and Iran, Washington keeps coming up short in terms of making tough decisions necessary for bringing the current negotiations to a successful conclusion.

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Saudi, Kuwaiti envoys return to Beirut

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait went back to Lebanon in what appeared to be a diplomatic turnaround that comes as the crisis-stricken country is gearing up for consequential elections.

Iran devises strategy for industrialized nuclear program

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – In the latest sign of Iran’s determination to advance its nuclear program, the Ebrahim Raeisi administration announced that it will soon unveil a comprehensive document for boosting the country’s nuclear development.

Iran won’t remain silent in face of Israeli actions

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Early on Sunday, at 1:20 am, at least a dozen ballistic missiles landed inside a vast compound in Erbil that is used by the Mossad, Israel’s external intelligence agency that trains spies.

US is to blame for ‘pause’ in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear came to a halt right before the last outstanding issues were supposed to be addressed in order to close the much-awaited deal.

Iran understands Russia demand for guarantees

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Over the last few days, media and diplomatic circles have been abuzz with inaccurate speculations over how Russia’s demand for guarantees would impact the course of the Vienna talks.

US dithering over Vienna talks increase uncertainty

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Talks in Vienna are entering a new phase of uncertainty due to the lack of political decisions on the part of the United States, which now needs a deal with Iran more than ever for a number of reasons.

Russia’s demand for guarantees highlights US irresponsibility

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have taken a new turn after Russia demanded guarantees from the United States.

Ukraine war reveals ugly face of racism in Europe

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The war in Ukraine has sparked a public backlash in other parts of the world against what activists and observers call the resurgence of “racism” in Europe.

Magnificent Persian songs echo in Zagreb concert hall

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The grandeur of Persian songs echoed at Zagreb’s Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall on Friday evening as the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra performed the Iranian symphonic poem “Zarathustra Spitama”.

Ukraine war highlights split between US, West Asia allies

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – In less than 48 hours, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken phoned his Emirati counterpart twice to talk about the situation in Ukraine.