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Russia condemns US decision to end sanctions waiver on Iran's Fordow: statement

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Russia strongly condemns the US decision to drop a sanctions waiver related to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and believes the decision violates US international commitments, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
2019-11-19 21:20
VIDEO: Crowd greet Trump with boos

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was booed loudly when he was shown on the video screens in the Nationals Park stadium where he attended game five of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros on Sunday night.
2019-10-28 15:14
Iran economy minister cancels US visit due to visa refusal for delegation

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Economy Minister Farhad Dejpasand, who was scheduled to attend the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), has canceled his US trip due to Washington’s refusal from issuing visas for his delegation.
2019-10-24 15:22
North Korea halts expert-level talks with US, blames Washington

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – North Korea announced on Saturday the recently-resumed talks with the US had broken down due to Washington's insistence on old viewpoints.
2019-10-05 23:18
VIDEO: Washington DC hit by flash floods

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) –Washington, D.C., was paralyzed by heavy rainfall and flash floods on Monday, causing stranded vehicles and water rescues.
2019-07-10 10:53
By: Martin Love

With US President Trump, money trumps all

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Donald Trump during his career as a real estate mogul cheated any number of contractors over several decades who helped build his real estate holdings.
2019-06-09 12:34
VIDEO: Man sets himself on fire near White House

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A man set himself on fire in a park close to the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday. According to reports, the man was taken to the hospital in a critical condition. The identity of the man or the reasons for the act have not been disclosed by authorities.
2019-05-30 18:58
VIDEO: Zarif says US should show respect to Iran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In an interview with the CNN on Tuesday, Iran's foreign minister refused Trump's offer of talks and warned US is playing a 'very dangerous game' in the region.
2019-05-21 18:46
French amb. to Washington deletes anti-Iran tweets

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The French Ambassador to the Washington DC Gérard Araud has deleted the controversial tweets on Iran nuclear deal that he had posted Sat.
2019-04-14 22:53
By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Fake Imam darling of Zionists and Hindu fanatics

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A self-proclaimed Imam of Iraqi origin, born in Iran, currently based in Australia, his only claim to fame is Islam-bashing. His ticket to stardom in the West has been blatant hate speech and toxic sectarian rhetoric. He has become a darling of Islamophobes, New Atheists and right-leaning hate preachers who seek to sow seeds of discord among Muslims.
2019-02-13 12:51
By: Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Islamic Revolution at 40: acknowledging the women

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – "This victory has come to us first and foremost because of the women rather than men." —Imam Khomeini, 23 Farvardin 1358 (12 April 1979).
2019-02-12 16:45
Zarif rebukes US’ habit of disrespecting intl. treaties

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has derided the recent decision by the Trump administration to leave the Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO), censuring the US and the Israeli regime’s habit of disrespecting international conventions.
2019-01-02 09:01
By: Martin Love

The world prays for wisdom and cool of Iranians

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian friend, a photographer known internationally for fine documentary work, asked plaintively last week when the US might stop trying to sink Iran and Iranians. I had no ready answer, but the question was painful to hear because I could also hear concern, grief and empathy for others.
2018-11-10 15:37
'The Oblivion' to vie at Utopia Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian short movie 'The Oblivion' directed by Fatemeh Mohammadi has made it into the screening program of Utopia Film Festival held annually in Greenbelt, Maryland, located near Washington, D.C.
2018-09-16 16:25
By Syed Zafar Mehdi

Pakistan continues to rebuff US, supports Iran’s stand on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Much to the chagrin of hawks in Washington and Riyadh, neighbors Iran and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to bolster bilateral ties and open a new chapter in their relationship.
2018-09-04 14:23
By: Hanif Ghaffari

US won't benefit from imposing sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The United States' unilateral and secondary sanctions against Iran have been widely reflected in international media. Meanwhile, many Western analysts believe that the the international system isn't going to comply with Washington's sanctions against Tehran, and this will reduce the impact of these sanctions on our country.
2018-08-14 17:40
Iran’s interests section in Washington DC attacked, assailant arrested

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The assailant who broke the glasses of some windows in Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States on Wednesday afternoon was arrested by American secret service.
2018-04-26 12:01
By: Payman Yazdani

Trump accelerating decline of US global influence

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – During the past decades after the world war and disintegration of the former Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, the world has been dominated by the US in terms of politics, military and economy. But rising of new world powers in the end of the 20th century and beginning of 21th century has challenged the US global domination.
2017-12-27 09:29
Brazil to host branches of Iranian banks

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Brazil’s Minister of Finance, at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart in Washington DC, welcomed the idea of opening branches of Iranian banks in his country.
2017-10-18 11:06
Tehran, Jakarta call for stronger trade, economic relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – A meeting between Iranian economy minister and his Indonesia counterpart stressed the need to elevate relations and develop bilateral cooperation.
2017-10-17 14:34
Iran’s DC Interests Section attacked

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) –The Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington DC was attacked on Saturday at around 04:30 in the morning local time.
2017-10-14 20:52
Iran's economy min. heads for Washington DC to attend World Bank Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Masoud Karbasian headed for Washington DC to attend 2017 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
2017-10-12 15:24
China, US to hold 1st round of comprehensive economic dialogue

BEIJING, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The first round of a comprehensive economic dialogue between China and the United States will be held on July 19 in Washington DC, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday.
2017-07-11 21:25
CBI delegation holds sessions with IMF members

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – On the sidelines of IMF Spring Meetings, Iran’s delegation met with authorities of central banks of some countries investigating venues for expansion of banking ties.
2017-05-01 09:57
CBI delegation to depart for US

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – A delegation of Central Bank of Iran will leave for the US in order to take part at spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.
2017-04-18 11:26
By: Mohammad Hossein Azari

Two sides of Tehran-Washington oil ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – On the eve of Donald Trump’s presidency, potential fluctuations in oil prices reveal two sides to coin of Tehran-Washington oil relations one depicting support of higher crude prices by both countries.
2017-01-15 12:59
DC film critics choose ‘Elle’ over Iran’s ‘The Salesman’

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) that had nominated Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ for Best Foreign Language Film, gave the award to Dutch psychological thriller ‘Elle’.
2016-12-06 14:50
'The Salesman' in list of WAFCA Best Foreign Language Films

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) selected Iran's 'The Salesman' in its list of Best Foreign Language Film.
2016-12-04 21:35
Tayebnia calls for implementation of Iran-China deals

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Economy Minister Ali Tayebnia has underlined the need to accelerate implementation of mutual agreements between Tehran and Beijing.
2016-10-10 22:38
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Economic Resistance key to Iran’s success in oil crisis

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Economy Minister Tayebnia said Resistance Economy was Iran’s main asset in dealing with the crisis of cheap oil prices.
2016-10-10 13:38