The Netherlands

Dutch PM Schoof resigns, hours after Wilders exits coalition

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he would resign on Tuesday, just hours after anti-Muslim populist Geert Wilders pulled his PVV party out of the right-wing coalition, in a move that is likely to trigger snap elections.

A smoke bomb thrown at Tusk feet in memorial events in Dutch

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – During the celebration of the Liberation Day of the Netherlands, a flare was thrown towards the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk. The incident occurred when Tusk was supposed to light the "flame of liberation".

Iran summons dutch ambassador over baseless accusations

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned the Dutch ambassador to Tehran over the unfounded allegations made by the Dutch National Security Agency against the Islamic Republic.

Iran calls claims by Netherlands as baseless

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands, in a statement, called any Iranian involvement in assassination operations in Europe baseless.

Iran’s parl. strongly condemns burning Quran in Netherlands

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Members of the Iranian parliament (Majlis) in a statement strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Amsterdam, Netherlands, calling for the perpetrators to be punished.

Iran slams EU failure to respond to US officials’ rhetoric

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the European Union for its failure to respond to provocative rhetoric from the US officials, including President Donald Trump’s recent threat to bomb Iran.

Gharibabadi:

Iranian citizen Mehdi Kiasti will return to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says Iranian citizen, Mehdi Kiasti will return to Iran within hours.

Iran, Netherlands discuss JCPOA, regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and the Netherlands discussed bilateral issues, JCPOA and developments in the region in a phone call.

Iran fail to advance to Water Polo World Cup Division 2 final

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran lost to the Netherlands 18-7 in the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 semifinals and failed to advance to the final match.

Explosion in The Hague leaves 5 killed

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Dutch authorities have confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the rubble of an apartment building that partially collapsed following a powerful explosion on Saturday morning.

Dutch court weighs lawsuit against arms sales to Israel

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Ten groups of pro-Palestinian activists complained on Friday that the Netherlands is violating international law by selling weapons to the Israeli regime, a day after ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

FM receives Kenyan, Dutch, Mauritanian envoys' credentials

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – New ambassadors of Kenya, Netherlands, and Mauritania submitted copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday.

Dutch police arrest pro-Palestine demonstrators in Amsterdam

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Dutch police have detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam in the wake of clashes between Israeli forces posing as football fans and people in the city. 

Iranian women Canoe Polo team make history in World C’ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian women's team made history by qualifying for the World Games and finishing in fourth place at the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships held in China.

Netherlands unable to send Patriot system to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Netherlands’ plans to supply Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system have hit a snag, as an unnamed ally has reneged on its part of the deal, local media have reported.

Iran summons ambassadors of four European states

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran summoned the ambassadors of four European states on Thursday.

Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Dutch government on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to Amsterdam after other Western states.

Polish PM cancels trip to Germany amid deteriorating ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called off his visit to Germany, planned for later this week, as relations between the two countries worsen.

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with parts of F-16 fighter jet

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Netherlands is going to provide equipment and materials for the maintenance of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets, as well as air-to-air missiles, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.

Defense ministry IT disruption impacts Dutch gov., Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – An IT system failure at the Dutch Ministry of Defense disrupted several government services on Wednesday and brought air traffic at Eindhoven Airport to a standstill.

Iran's acting FM:

Iran response to Israel to be based on intl. law, UN charter

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says that Iran's response to the Israeli regime would be in accordance with international procedures and the United Nations Charter.

More than 2000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – The Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Disaster Center (NDC) has confirmed that more than 2,000 people were buried alive after a massive landslide disaster occurred on Friday in Enga Province.

University of Amsterdam staff join pro-Palestine protests

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – University of Amsterdam staff have joined pro-Palestine protests.

Iran lose to Netherlands at 2024 IWBF Men's Repechage

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran were defeated by the Netherlands 61-53 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Men's Repechage on Saturday.

Dutch hostage situation continuing, 3 released

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – A hostage situation in a nightclub in the eastern Dutch town of Ede was continuing on Saturday, and three people have been released, police said in a statement.

IRGC’s Erbil missile strike based on legitimate defense: FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says a missile strike by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on a building in Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region was conducted on the grounds of legitimate defense.

Dutch court rules in favor of Iranian chemical attack victims

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – A Dutch court has ruled that a company must pay compensation to five Iranian victims of chemical weapons attacks by Iraq in the 1980s, according to the office for legal affairs in the Iranian Presidency.