Japan, Iran enjoy proper ground to expand media cooperation

Tehran, Jan 24, IRNA - Different kinds of media, especially social media, play a key role in directing public opinion in both Japan and Iran; therefore, the expansion of media cooperation would provide the two friendly states with a great opportunity to have a better understanding of each other.

Difficult era of Trump promoted self-confidence in Iranian people, gov't: IRNA chief

Tehran, Jan 20, IRNA – Managing-Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad Reza Noruzpour said on Wednesday that Trump era was a difficult time for the Iranian people, but it raised the nation, the government and officials' self-confidence, as no one thought that Iran would withstand such heavy sanctions and the economic war that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.

IRNA, ECO cultural institute to expand cooperation

Tehran, Sept 30, IRNA – Head of the Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute, Sarvar Bakhti, and Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad Reza Noroozpour agreed to expand cooperation in the field of information dissemination.

IRNA Chief visits Chabahar, commending landmark development projects

Chabahar, July 29, IRNA - Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad-Reza Norouzpour said despite sanctions and foreign pressures, Chabahar and Makran Coasts have undergone admirable and major development projects over the past several years.

Iran-Afghanistan ties must not be subject to media mischief, IRNA chief says

Tehran, June 22, IRNA - Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad-Reza Norouzpour said on Monday that good relations between Iran and Afghanistan should not be subject to media mischief.

IRNA chief gives top priority to online media

Tehran, June 11, IRNA - New Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad-Reza Norouzpour, during a visit to Iran Daily on Wednesday, urged the paper to boost its social media activities.

Mohammad Reza Norouzpour appointed as IRNA chief

Tehran, June 6, IRNA - Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi in a decree on Saturday appointed Mohammad Reza Norouzpour as the new managing director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

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Media assume double role on World Quds Day this year, IRNA chief says

Tehran, May 18, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency Seyyed Zia Hasehmi on Sunday said that this year due to spread of coronavirus, media assume a 'specific and double' role in covering news on World Quds Day and passing on the message of the global event.

General Soleimani achieves eternity in Iran's history: IRNA chief

Kerman, Jan 21, IRNA – Managing Director of IRNA Zia Hashemi said in Kerman on Tuesday that Lieutenant-General Soleimani was popular in his life and achieved eternity after his death in the US terrorist attack.

Syrian journalists visit IRNA

A number of Syrian journalists visited the premises of the Islamic Republic News Agency in the capital city of Tehran on January 15, 2020, and held talks with the Managing Director of IRNA, Zia Hashemi. IRNA/Marzieh Noorali

Gen Soleimani's assassination exposes US true image: IRNA chief

Tehran, Jan 3, IRNA – Managing Director of Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Seyyed Zia Hashemi said on Friday that assassination of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani unveiled true image of the US terrorist leaders and once again proved righteousness and logic of the fight against US arrogance and the cruel relations prevailing in the contemporary world.

IRNA chief highlights role of new media in increasing social trust

Kermanshah, Dec 17, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Zia Hashemi on Tuesday called for taking advantage of new media to help enhance social trust.

IRNA, Iran National Library sign MoU

Tehran, Dec 4, IRNA- The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and the National Library and Archives of Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday.

Basij symbol of love, sacrifice, faith for Islamic Revolution's aspirations : IRNA chief

Tehran, Nov 26, IRNA- Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Zia Hashemi said on Tuesday that Iran's Basij (volunteer forces) is the symbol of love, sacrifice as well as faith for the Islamic Revolution's ideals, adding that overwhelming majority of Iranian people adore the spirit of Basij.

IRNA Chief says elections opportunity for promoting nat'l dialogue

Tehran, Nov 18, IRNA - Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said that the media can take advantage of the elections opportunity to pave the way for national dialogue on various topics and promote hope for the future, political and media literacy of people.