Date: March, 20, 2025
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Sweden to Invest $39.3 Million in School Security after Mass Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sweden’s government said on March 20 that it would be dedicating 300 million kronor (S$39.3 million) for school security measures, following the country’s worst mass shooting at an education center last month.
Thousands Protest Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands took to the streets of Istanbul on Wednesday to decry the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Turkey's largest city, who is viewed as the main political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kremlin Says Europe Becomes 'War Party'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Europe has plunged into militarization and turned into a "war party" in stark contrast to Moscow and Washington's commitment to a peaceful settlement, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Iran to Reply to Trump’s Letter: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is going to send a reply to the US president’s letter, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
People Will Bring Bright Future for Iran: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Iranians on Nowruz, pledging efforts to resolve the pressing challenges, elevate the country’s position and build a bright future.
Persian New Year Commences with Nowruz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New Iranian year 1404 began at Thursday noon as Iranians and other Persian-speaking nations are celebrating Nowruz, the oldest festival in the Persian calendar.
Leader Urges ‘Investments for Production’ in New Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei chose "Investments for Production” as the slogan for the Persian year 1404.
Israel Kills over 70 in Predawn Attacks on Gaza’s North, South
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 71 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed in predawn attacks by the Israeli regime in the north and south of the Gaza Strip on Thursday.
Iranians Mark Laylat Al-Qadr
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Muslims participated in religious ceremonies across Iran on Wednesday night to mark Laylat al-Qadr, one of the most significant hallmarks of the holy month of Ramadan, also known as the Night of Destiny, Night of Measure or Night of Value.
US Happiness Sinks As More Americans Eat Alone: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States fell to its lowest happiness ranking ever partly due to a rise in the number of Americans eating their meals alone, an annual UN-sponsored report said Thursday.
Nowruz A Valuable Basis for Cooperation: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In separate congratulatory messages for his counterparts in 11 countries on the occasion of Nowruz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the auspicious event as a valuable basis for understanding, friendship and cooperation.
EU Leaders to Stress Defense, Economic Strength amid Growing Uncertainty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European Union leaders will commit on Thursday to do more to make the bloc more competitive with more military muscle in the face of US tariffs and other economic challenges, and doubts over Washington's future backing in defense.
Iran Condemns US Attacks on Yemen, Israeli Crimes in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the persistent US airstrikes against Yemen and the escalation of the Zionist regime’s genocidal crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories.
North Korea Warns Japan against Deploying Long-Range Missiles in Kyushu, KCNA Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles in the Kyushu region in March 2026, saying such attack capability will "bring about constant escalation of tension" in Northeast Asia, state media KCNA said on Thursday.
German, UK Envoys Summoned over Human Rights Allegations against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Germany and the British charge d’affaires in Tehran in protest at their governments’ move to initiate a draft resolution against Iran at the UN Human Rights Council.
India Detains Hundreds of Farmers As Police Bulldoze Protest Sites
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers and used bulldozers to tear down their temporary camps in a border area where they had protested for more than a year to demand better crop prices.
Trump to Order A Plan to Shut Down US Education Department
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the US Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.
Esteghlal Defender Salimi Sidelined for Four Weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal defender Iman Salimi is expected to miss at least four weeks with a hamstring injury.
