Canadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar released by Iran
A Canadian-Iranian academic has been released from prison by Iranian authorities, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed. The release was given…
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A Canadian Minister born in Iran’s Mashhad
Globe and Mail recently revealed that the Canadian Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef was not born in Afghanistan’s Herat, as she had…
Which country holds the legal and moral high ground, Canada or Syria?
In terms of international law, human rights, the fight against terrorism, and common decency, Syria wins, hands down. Syria, which ranked amongst…
The awful truth behind the bread and circuses
As Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dances and sways to the music and jubilation of Vancouver’s pride parade, many Canadians swell with pride,…
Montreal World Filmfest. to display ‘The Mobarak’
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian feature movie ‘The Mobarak’ directed by Mohammad Reza Emami will go on screen at Montreal World…
Farhadi’s latest flick goes to Toronto filmfest.
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – ‘The Salesman’ by Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi will be screened in the 41st Toronto International Film Festival…
Nationwide protests planned in Canada after police killing of black man
Anger is building up in Canada after the death of a black man at the hands of police, prompting plans for protests by those who say police…
Iran’s fugitive banker expanding presence in Canada real estate business: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mahmoud Reza Khavari, a former top Iranian banker who fled to Canada after committing a massive fraud, has purchased…
Canada’s foreign policy is based on a foundation of criminal lies
Canada’s warmongering Defence Minister, Harjit Sajjan, recently announced an increased Canadian presence in NATO, predicated on the narrative that Russia “annexed the…
US, Canada assigned to make human rights gestures: Iranian MP
June 26, The Iran Project – An Iranian lawmaker says US and Canada are assigned to make human rights gestures and put pressure…
Canada supports ISIS to destroy Syria
Canada supports ISIS, and every other terrorist group that is trying to destroy Syria. Any country that openly or covertly supports illegal…
Iran: Canada’s court ruling against Int’l laws
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei blasted a Canadian court’s ruling to seize Iran’s assets under the pretext of support…
Iran rebukes Canada for seizing Iranian assets
Tehran, June 11, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Saturday rebuked Canadian government for seizing Iranian assets saying it…
Canadian court seizes $13mln of Iran’s non-diplomatic assets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A court in Canada has issued a verdict giving $13 million of Iran’s non-diplomatic assets to the families of…
Iran critical of Canada over refusal to hand over ex-MBI chief
Tehran, June 8, IRNA – Justice Minister Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi said on Wednesday that Canada refuses to hand over former chief of Melli…
Iran volleyball beats Canada, another step to Rio Olympics
Tehran, May 29, IRNA – Iranian Volleyball team gained another victory in Tokyo, Japan Sunday at the second day of the Men’s…
Canada loses legitimacy: Stop supporting all terrorists in Syria
The legitimacy of Canada’s government needs to be questioned, as long as it continues to hide its barbaric foreign policy decisions beneath…
Iran’s police ready to nab fugitive banker if Canada cooperates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari voiced the Law Enforcement’s readiness to capture Mahmoud Reza Khavari, a former…
Iran, Canada to hold first round of talks under bilateral ties
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran and Canada’s representatives are going to hold the first round of negotiations in New York under bilateral ties, said…
Iran’s heavy water replaced Canada’s in American market
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The AEOI spokesperson said Sat. Iran has sold more heavy water to the American market than the…
US, Canada to join Iranian crude customers
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran has begun negotiations with American and Canadian oil companies on petrochemical sales, technology purchase as well…
Saudi-Canadian arms deal; No problem when friends kill people
Alwaght- The Canadian government is under fire for signing a secret arms deal with Saudi Arabia and turning a blind eye to…
Canada refuses to cancel arms sales to Saudi despite rights violations
Canada’s Liberal government has refused to cancel a controversial contract to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia despite Riyadh’s human rights violations, particularly…
Iran’s ‘Bleach’ to go on screen in Canada
TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian documentary play ‘Bleach’ will go on screen in Toronto and Montreal. Written by Mehdi Koushki, a…
Iran expects ‘practical’ Canada steps before ties reset
Iran welcomes Canada’s willingness to resume ties with the Islamic Republic, but expects Ottawa to take practical steps first. On March 9, Canadian…
Canada stops airstrikes against Daesh
Canada has ended airstrikes against Daesh radicals in Iraq and Syria, conducted as part of international US-led coalition efforts. MOSCOW (Sputnik) –…
Canada not cooperative on returning embezzler ‘Khavari’
Shahr-e Rey, Feb 10, IRNA – Spokesman for the Judiciary announced that Canada has not had any kind of cooperation with Iran…
Canada to screen ‘Time to Love’
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian movie Time to Love, written by Roya Mohaghegh and directed by Alireza Raeisian will be screened…
Canadian activists hold rallies against Islamophobia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of Canadian citizens and human rights activists gathered in Toronto to voice their protest at the spread of…
Mosque in Canada deliberately set on fire: Police
A mosque in Canada has been deliberately set on fire in what is being labeled as “clearly a hate crime,” by the…
Canada on road to change, as Israel’s best friend lost
Alwaght- After a 10-year domination of power in the Canadian parliament, the conservatives have been finally pushed aside by the liberals who…
Canada losing ‘traditional partners’ over JCPOA stance
Canada’s “radical” policy towards Iran after the conclusion of nuclear talks with global powers lacks any “rational basis,” says Iranian Foreign Ministry…
Iranian woman killed in hit and run in Canada
Tehran, June 14, IRNA – Maryam Rashidi, an Iranian woman who was a resident of the Canadian city of Calgary with her…
Iran raps Canada for stopping verification of Iranian medical credentials
Iran has criticized Canada’s “discriminatory” move to stop verifying the authenticity of credentials issued for the graduates of Iranian medical schools. “Instrumentalizing…
US, Britain, Canada responsible for N. disarmament talks failure: Iranian diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Director General for the Political and International Affairs Hamid Baeidinejad said the US, Canada and Britain…
Canada PM’s anti-Iran remarks illogical, spiteful: Tehran
Iran has dismissed as “repetitious, illogical and tedious” Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s allegations that Iranians live under “tyranny.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh…
Iranian artist Tanavoli in the spotlight at Davis Museum
WELLESLEY — A series of major exhibitions in the Northeast devoted to art from Iran kicked off this month in Massachusetts with…
Canada, Czech to host A Few Cubic Meters of Love
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Directed by Jamshid Mahmoudi, A Few Cubic Meters of Love will participate at international film festivals in…
Iran calls for sending human rights rapporteurs to US, Britain, Canada
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran asked the international human rights bodies to dispatch special rapporteurs to the US, Britain and Canada to investigate the…
Canadian museum to display Iranian cartoonist’s works
A collection of artworks by Iranian cartoonist, Behzad Ghaffarizadeh, is to be exhibited at a museum in Montreal, Canada. The Museum of…