Mossad dismisses top officials after failure against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Israeli terrorist spy agency, Mossad, has dismissed two of its most senior officials who were closely involved in developing a failed plot to overthrow Iran's government, according to Israeli media reports.

Iranian pilots bombed US bases without using GPS

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) –A top Iranian commander says the Air Force pilots used no navigation systems, including the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), to conduct daring operations against US-run bases in West Asia.

At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – At least six people have been killed and 15 others wounded in a shooting at a school in Thailand, authorities say.

Trump admits to serious ammunition shortages in US army

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump has conceded that the ongoing war of aggression against Iran is set to end “pretty soon,” while admitting to serious shortages in US weapons shortages.

Israeli army deliberately killed Lebanese journalist "Khalil"

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – A joint investigation has concluded that the Israeli military deliberately targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon, subsequently orchestrating a hours-long obstruction of rescue efforts.

Intel. min. arrests 21 Mossad-linked mercenaries in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has arrested 21 Mossad mercenaries and four armed terrorist groups in Kerman, southeast of Iran.

Brig. Gen. Behmard:

Iran Air Force ready to sacrifice lives in defense of nation

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Air Force Brigadier General Bahman Behmard has said the Air Force of the country will stand ready to sacrifice their lives in the defense of the Iranian nation with utmost power and strength.

Iran’s Army Force fully prepared to confront enemies: spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Force Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the Army Force of the country is fully prepared and is at the apex of its readiness to confront enemies with utmost power and strength.

China puts 2 AI-powered satellites into orbit

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Chinese rocket launched from waters off eastern China's Shandong province placed two artificial intelligence-powered satellites into orbits, state-run media reported Thursday.

Iran, Iraq emphasize broadening scientific-cultural coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei and Head of Iraq’s Bayt al-Hikma Naim al-Aboudi have discussed ways to expand scientific, academic, research, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.

WHO chief:

World’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo that outbreak of Ebola is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay.

Eight armed operatives arrested in SE Iran: IRGC Ground Force

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) –Eight armed outlaws and individuals linked to terrorist groups have been arrested in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan during a series of special operations, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.

Iran’s industry min. meets with Pakistani PM in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak met and held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad late on Wednesday following the conclusion of 10th Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee meeting.

Trump grows increasingly disappointed over Iran's retaliation

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the consistent failure of country’s war machine in the face of Iran’s retaliation and confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over shortages of key munitions.

Iran dep. FM:

Reopening of Hormuz needs US cessation of its violations

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that the Iranian-Omani agreement will not reopen Hormuz Strait, stressing that reopening of the waterway requires the United States to meet certain conditions.

At least 2 invading Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon blast

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Two Israeli soldiers were killed and several others were injured by an explosion in southern Lebanon, local media reported.

President Pezeshkian:

Iranian people's resilience, resolve foiled enemy's plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised address to the nation on Wednesday.

Iran-Oman talks on Hormuz in drafting stage: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday afternoon that talks between Tehran and Muscat on establishing a safe route for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stage.

Loud explosion reported near ship off Yemen raises alarm

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – A vessel off the coast of Yemen reported a loud explosion nearby, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre (UKMTO).

US Treasury lifts some sanctions on Iraqi airliner

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department has removed sanctions imposed on the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and two aircraft affiliated with the company.

Iran, Italy FMs hold phone call on regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.

Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

Palestine “foremost issue of Islamic world”: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Palestine is the first issue of the Islamic World, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Palestinian issue has still maintained its central position in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Death toll in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reaches 73,381

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Health Ministry in Gaza says two Palestinians have been killed and one person wounded in Israeli attacks across the Strip over the latest 24-hour reporting period.

Senior lawmaker warns US to soon be expelled from region

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has warned Americans that they will soon be expelled from the region and from the countries that are hosting US bases.

Israel burns over 120-ha olive groves in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The occupying regime of Israel burnt more than 120 hectares of centuries-old olive groves in southern Lebanon.

Iran, Pakistan emphasize strengthening trade, economic coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Pakistan have stressed the need to enhance cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, stressing the need to eliminate trade barriers in order to boost the level of bilateral trade ties.

FM Araghchi meets Iraqi officials during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister held meetings with senior Iraqi officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening mutual cooperation.