Israeli strikes kill 7, wound 50 in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Israeli airstrikes hit a residential apartment and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip, killing at least seven people, including three women and a child, and wounding more than 50, emergency officials said.

Houthi warns of Zionist plot after being defeated by Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that Israel’s defeat against Iran will not halt its escalation in the region, describing the Zionist project as a grave threat to all humanity.

Ghalibaf mocks US funding ‘failed TV host’ Hegseth

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US for paying record-high interest rates to fund Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “failed TV host” playing “war minister” near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran set to meet Puerto Rico in US in friendly

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Iranian national football team are scheduled to play Puerto Rico as part of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Araghchi holds talks with South African counterpart

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

Hormuz open to friends, restricted to enemies: Iran FM

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz is open to friendly nations, and restrictions apply only to adversaries, Iran's foreign minister said Friday, stressing that Iran did not start the war and is acting in self-defence.

Leader marks Ferdowsi Day with culture, war message

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution has marked Persian Language Day by declaring that Iran's wartime resistance proved the heroic themes of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh are the living reality of Iranians.

Iran ready for war or negotiations: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has told reporters in New Delhi that Iran is ready for both war and negotiations.

United States rejects Iran's 14-point proposal

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The US government has responded to Iran's written proposal regarding the end of the war, according to reports.

Trump concludes his China visit, now flying home

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump has concluded his state visit to the People’s Republic of China and departed for the United States on Friday.

Tehran, New Delhi consult on regional stability

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met his Indian counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, briefing India on the fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations toward ending the conflict.

No reason for Iran conflict to continue: Chinese MFA

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – There is no reason for the Iran conflict to continue, while an early settlement would benefit both Tehran and Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

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Iran war proved region can no longer rely on US, Israel

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told his Malaysian counterpart that the 40-day war has proven that regional states can no longer rely on the US or Israel for their security.

Suicide blast kills 8 Pakistani troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – At least eight Pakistani army personnel have been killed in a suicide bombing in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Araghchi, Modi discuss war, regional security

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Araghchi holds talk with his Russian counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

VIDEO: Araghchi meeting with Brazil counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi on Thursday on the sidelines of BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

With Iran permission:

Chinese vessels start transiting Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – With the decision made by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the passage of a number of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, while observing the Iranian management protocol of the strait, was made possible.

Iran attends SCO security meeting in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A meeting of secretaries of security councils from member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened in Kyrgyz capital on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism, extremism, illicit arms, and drug trafficking.

Pezeshkian visits 12000-seat Azadi Sport Complex after attack

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has visited the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex of Tehran on Thursday which was destroyed in the US-Israeli attack on March 05.