Iraq seeks to ‘be a bridge’ between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi PM’s security adviser Qassim al-Araji said that Baghdad seeks to ‘be a bridge’ between Iran and the US.

‘Massive’ explosion in southern Lebanon after Israeli bombing

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Israeli regime carried out an explosion in south of Lebanon on Sunday despite a ceasefire in place.

Pezeshkian felicitates Muslims on Prophet's birth anniversary

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the leaders and people of Muslim countries on the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), emphasizing the great Prophet’s message of peace, security and unity.

Russian MFA:

US seriously considers use of nuclear weapons in Europe

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – US military strategists are seriously considering the possibility of using nuclear weapons in Europe, according to Russian Foreign Ministry special envoy Andrey Belousov.

Gharibabadi:

No ship can pass Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister said that no ship can transit the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's coordination, and that Tehran will not move first on reopening the waterway until the United States honours its commitments.

Iran wins title of FIVB U17 World Championship for 1st time

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran defeated France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win the 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship on Saturday.

Ghalibaf calls U.S. Treasury secretary a big liar

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on social media, pointing to soaring bond yields and war costs.

Iran, Indonesia FMs discuss ties, region in phone call

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

U.S. consumers bearing cost of energy market manuipulation

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says that attempts by U.S. elements and media outlets to influence global energy prices are ultimately burdening American consumers.

Iran to continue building defense capabilities: acting MoD

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Caretaker Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn-ol-Reza has stressed his ministry's resolve to advance military and defense capabilities.

Maintaining unity brought defeat to the enemy: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Islamic unity has successfully delivered defeat to aggressors, adding that regional security built on extra-regional intervention is inherently fragile

IRGC dismantles terrorist team in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that its ground forces dispmatnled a team of terrorists upon their arrival into the country at the shared borders in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iranian nation to defeat US economic terrorism: Mokhber

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Mohammad Mokhber, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says that Iranian nation with its resistance will defeat US economic bloackade.

184 tourists rescued from Nepal disaster zone

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Rescuers in Nepal have evacuated 184 tourists from the disaster zone, while 420 remain out of contact, the country’s Tourism Board said.

Over past 24 hours;

At least six Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – At least six Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza during the past day.

Enemy achieved none of its goals: Iran army chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's army chief said Friday the enemy failed to achieve any strategic or tactical objectives in the recent imposed wars, despite its extensive military capabilities.

Pezeshkian:

Iran resisted war through Leaders’ guidance, national unity

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the country stood firm amid war thanks to the participation of the Iranian people, the wise leadership of the martyred Leader, and the continued leadership of the current Leader.

Minab massacre will not be forgotten: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the students of the Minab school had become an epic, stressing that Iran would neither forget nor forgive the US attack that killed them.

Iran backs Lebanon's territorial integrity: FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister told Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council, that Islamic unity is the main solution to countering Israeli aggression and expansionism.