Envoy hails Mandela as symbol of campaign against racial discrimination
IRNA – Iran’s UN envoy Gholam-Ali Khoshru has hailed late leader of South Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela as symbol of campaign against racial…
Tag Archives: Nelson Mandela
Photos: “Mandela forever” photo exhibition in Tehran
Iranian photographer Meysam Shahbabaee holds an exhibition in Tehran ob July 18 to mark birthday anniversary of the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary,…
Street in Tehran named after Nelson Mandela
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Africa Street in northern Tehran has been renamed after Nelson Mandela during a ceremony with the presence…
Nelson Mandela poster exhibit in Iran names winners
Iran’s international poster exhibition on late South African icon Nelson Mandela has announced winners during a ceremony held at the Iran Artists…
Iran hosts Nelson Mandela poster exhibition
Iran has launched an international poster exhibition in the capital, Tehran, in honor of anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela. The exhibition entitled ‘Nelson…
Thinking about Iran by remembering South Africa
The death of Nelson Mandela last December at the age of 95 brought forth an outpouring of prepared grief and remembrances worldwide.…
Iran to represent farewell to Mandela in documentary
An Iranian director is planning to make a documentary on the South African hero Nelson Mandela’s memorial proceedings and funeral ceremony. Meysam…
Farewell Madiba: But freedom never dies
TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Madiba is not among us anymore. This is something which we should believe, or somehow convince ourselves…
Nelson Mandela, Iran, and the critique of American hegemony
TEHRAN (FNA)- As the world commemorates Nelson Mandela, it is unfortunate that so much of the public discussion is dominated by the…
Iran to mount poster exhibition on Nelson Mandela
Iran is planning to hold an international poster exhibition illustrating the anti-apartheid activities of the late South African hero Nelson Mandela. Organized…
Nahavandian sings Mandela memorial book
Tehran, Dec 12, IRNA – Head of the Presidential Office Mohammad Nahavandian on Thursday singed the memorial book of the late former…
Photos: Mohammad Reza Aref sings Mandela memorial book
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Dalai Lama to miss Nelson Mandela memorial in South Africa
SHAFAQNA- A spokesman says the Dalai Lama will not attend memorial services for fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela in South Africa,…
Obama ‘selfie’ in Mandela’s funeral
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – British Prime Minister David Cameron, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, and U.S. President Barack Obama are at…
Madiba, the Zionists’ enemy
TEHRAN (FNA)- The world has lost a man of ages that will be never forgotten. An icon of peace and reconciliation, Nelson…
Vice-President departs for South Africa to attend Mandela funeral procession
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA — Vice-President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Shariatmadari left Tehran for South Africa to participate in the funeral procession…
Zarif signs Mandela’s book of condolence
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s FM has attended South African embassy in Tehran, signs Nelson Mandela’s book of condolence. Mehr News…
Photos: World leaders, family and celebrities join tens of thousands in South Africa
South Africans, world leaders and celebrities braved the rain to honor the former South African president and anti-apartheid icon. MIKE HUTCHINGS/REUTERS…
Former president Khatami pays tribute to Nelson Mandela as ˈgreat heroˈ
Tehran, Dec 9, IRNA – Former president Mohammad Khatami said on Monday that late Nelson Mandela was such a great hero that…
Obama arrives in S. Africa for Mandela tribute
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — The comparisons are perhaps inevitable. President Barack Obama and former South African leader Nelson Mandela each served…
Zarif has no plan to participate in Mandela funeral procession
Tehran, Dec 9, IRNA — Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has no plan to take part in funeral procession of the of former…
Photos: Former Iranian president Khatami signs Mandela’s memorial book
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami signs Mandela’s memorial book at South African embassy in Tehran. By ISNA
Iran’s Zarif to travel to South Africa for Mandela funeral
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to participate in the funeral ceremony and memorial service of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson…
Iran’s Cinema Vérité to show documentary on Nelson Mandela
Iran’s Cinema Vérité International Documentary Film Festival is planning to review a documentary on the late South African anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.…
Mandela funeral could ‘trap’ Rouhani: Iran media
The funeral service of Nelson Mandela could be a “trap” for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because he could run into US President Barack Obama,…
South Africans remember Mandela with praise and prayers
(Reuters) – With hymns and eulogies, South Africans of all colors and creeds remembered Nelson Mandela in a day of prayers on…
Mandela a giant for justice- UN chief
Tehran, Dec 8, IRNA — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on the death of Nelson Mandela which was issued at…
Mandela funeral probably to bring together Obama, Rouhani
TEHRAN, Dec. 7 (MNA) – Guardian has reported that Mandela’s funeral ceremony will probably bring together Obama and Iran’s president Rouhani. World…
Iran news round up December 6, 2013
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst…
Mandela memorial one of largest in generations
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela’s memorial on Tuesday at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium promises to be one of the largest such gatherings in…
Iran Majlis speaker grieves Mandela’s death
Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has offered condolences to the South African government, parliament and nation on the departure of the country’s…
A street in Tehran to be named Mandela
Tehran, Dec 6, IRNA – Head of Tehran City Council sympathizing on sad demise of anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, early Friday morning,…
Zarif condoles on demise of anti-apartheid icon Mandela
Tehran, Dec 6, IRNA – Iranian foreign minister in a condolence message sent on Friday sympathized with the South African nation and…
Mandela embodiment of quest for freedom: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has offered his heartfelt condolences to the South African government and nation over the passing of country’s former…