US imposes new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly supplying weapons and drone components to Iran's Armed Forces.

Iran, UK top diplomats discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed the latest regional situation in a phone call.

Fresh Israeli strikes kill 10 in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Lebanon's health ministry said 10 people were killed and 20 wounded on Saturday as Israeli forces struck several towns in the south, in the latest violation of the ceasefire.

Explosion hits US refinery in New Orleans (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – No injuries were reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area on Friday, officials said.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss regional developments in call

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Friday to discuss the latest regional developments.

Iran response to US plan under review: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran is still examining the U.S. proposal and will announce its decision once a final conclusion is reached, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday, after overnight hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz region.

FM Araghchi warns US of its new adventurism against Iran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the US of its new adventurism against Iran, emphasizing that the Iranian Armed Forces are 1,000 percent ready to defend its people with all might.

FM denounces US aggression against 2 Iranian oil tankers

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the aggressive attacks by the terrorist US military forces against two Iranian oil tankers near the port of Jask and the Strait of Hormuz.

SE Asian leaders discuss Mideast war challenges

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Leaders of Southeast Asian nations gathered in the Philippines on Friday to discuss challenges stemming from the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, as the conflict disrupted global energy supplies.

Iran’s Army Navy seizes offending oil tanker in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has seized a violating oil tanker identified as “OCEAN KOI” for attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports, the Army announced on Friday.

Senior cleric:

Honorable, dignified negotiations Iranian nation major demand

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Hailing the unwavering support of noble nation of the country for the Islamic Establishment, Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers leader says that ‘honorable, dignified’ talks is the major demand of the Iranian nation.

Iran starts reconstructing B1 bridge damaged in US aggression

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran began the reconstruction of B1 Bridge, in Karaj County, Alborz province, destroyed in the US and Israeli war of aggression imposed against the country.

Iran's MP hails S Korea rejection of US op. in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has praised South Korea’s wise decision not to joint the United States’ military campaign to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a letter to UN chief:

Araghchi lashes out at US-Bahrain anti-Iran moves

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a letter penned to the UN secretary general, has criticized the anti-Iran moves by the United States and Bahrain.

Europeans want more independence from US: survey

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Around 70% of people living in the EU and UK want more independence from the US and believe it’s time for Europe to “go its own way,” a new study compiled by the Germany-based research foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung indicates.

Iran Army Navy wards off US destroyers from Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran's Army Navy Force has struck American destroyers with cruise missiles and combat drones near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces attacked Iranian oil tankers in violation of a ceasefire, forcing them to flee the area.

Traitors to be prosecuted, punished under law: Judiciary head

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has emphasized that “traitors to the homeland” will be prosecuted and punished in accordance with law and justice, while stressing support for the security forces.

Hezbollah launches 13 strikes on Israeli forces in s Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement has carried out 13 targeted military operations against invading Israeli troops advancing into Lebanese land and territory.

Pezeshkian lauds Leader’s humility, sincerity in 1st meeting

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has described his recent meeting with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, praising Leader's personal, ethical, and managerial qualities.