Iran, France presidents hold phone call

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The French President announced that he had consulted with President Masoud Pezeshkian by phone.

Israeli regime conducts airstrike on Beirut

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Zionist regime announced that it had targeted the Lebanese capital in an attack coordinated with the US.

Economic pressures will fail to force Iran into submission

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the enemy seeks to force Iran into submission by naval blockade while Iranian nation has proven it will not give in to economic pressures.

“If the enemy bullies us, we will defeat it badly”: spox

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Oil minister said rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities is a priority and is now progressing well.

FM Araghchi:

Iran hopes China to play role in promoting peace, ending war

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran hopes China to play a constructive role in advancing peace and end to war in the region, stressing that Iran backs China’s role in restoration of peace and security in the region.

Damaged oil facilities being rebuilt as quickly as possible

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Oil minister said rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities is a priority and is now progressing well.

All ships must have Iran’s permission to pass through Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that all ships that seek to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must first secure Iranian armed forces’ authorization.

Iran has sent 35 files against US, Israel to intl. bodies

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said that it has forwarded 35 war crime’s files against the US and Israel to the international bodies.

World Bank predicts:

Hormuz Strait traffic not to be normalized until late 2026

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The World Bank (WB) has predicted that the transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will not return to the levels prior to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran until late 2026.

Gaza death toll reaches 72,619 since Oct. 07, 2023: ministry

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has put the number of Palestinian people martyred by the Israeli forces since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023 at 72,619.

Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its presence depends on receiving firm guarantees from the governing body FIFA.

IRGC Navy:

Safe passage via. SOH to be ensured if enemy's threat foiled

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy Force has emphasized that the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) will be ensured if the aggressor’s threats are neutralized.

Iran rights official:

US-Israeli attacks on civilians amount to ‘war crimes’

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights says the US-Israeli attacks on hospitals, and children during their 40-day war of aggression constitute a “gross violation” of Geneva Conventions and amount to war crimes.

Iran, US nearing to ink one-page MoU to end war: report

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A foreign media outlet on Wednesday has claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States are very close to sign a one-page Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the war imposed by the US against Iran.

Pakistan welcomes US withdrawal from the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” and withdrew from the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US dream in Iran to never come true: Dep. parl. speaker

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy parliament speaker has warned the United States will miserably fail to achieve its objectives against Tehran, saying Washington ignites conflicts around the world to advance its interests.

Iran dismisses UK anti-Semitism claim baseless, irresponsible

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in London has rejected British officials’ accusations of anti-Semitism against Tehran, calling them “baseless” and “irresponsible” and voicing strong protest and deep concern over the allegations.

Lavrov, Rubio hold phone call on international developments

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss the international developments, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said.

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss diplomacy to prevent escalation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional developments by phone, stressing the need to continue diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation to avoid renewed tensions.

US military attacks boat in eastern Pacific, 3 killed

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The US military said on Tuesday it had struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest such attack that rights groups label as “extrajudicial killings”.

China condemns 'illegal war' on Iran, backs peace push

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran as illegal during talks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, backing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

2 killed, 7 injured in Brazil school shooting

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A 13-year-old student opened fire Tuesday inside a school in the city of Rio Branco, the capital of Brazil's northern state of Acre, killing two staff members and injuring several students, local police said.

Iran’s powerful Armed Forces stand ready: Rezaei

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said the powerful Armed Forces of the country are at the apex of its readiness to counter threats waged against the country.

Russian, Qatari top diplomats discuss Hormuz Strait situation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call.

Two ships carrying US troops targeted in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Two vessels carrying US military personnel were attacked while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.

US working on diplomatic solution to war it started in Iran

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that Washington is working on a diplomatic solution to the war it ignited in the West Asia region on February 28, 2026.

Iran's Araghchi meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, discussing issues of mutual interest.