Sheikh Qais Khazali:

Resistance not to give up military option against Americans

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Sheikh Qais Khazali emphasized that the Resistance groups will not give up the military option against American unless US forces withdraw from the region.

China warns NATO ahead of 2021 summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – China's mission to the European Union called on NATO to stop exaggerating the "China threat theory" after the group's leaders said that the country presents "systemic challenges".

US logistics convoy targeted inside their base: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – According to reports, a US Army logistics convoy was targeted inside the military section of Baghdad International Airport and the US military base.

New Zionist FM describes JCPOA as "bad agreement"

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The new Israeli regime foreign minister Yair Lapid stressed the continuation of normalization of ties with Arab states and described the Iranian nuclear deal as a "bad agreement."

Meeting of Russian, US delegations on JCPOA fruitful: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said the meeting of Russian and US delegations on JCPOA has been fruitful.

Iran FM's reaction after Netanyahu ousted from power

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to the end of the 12-year rule of "Benjamin Netanyahu" over occupied Palestinian lands with a post on Twitter, describing it as the fall of an oppressor.

234 poll stations to be available for Iranians abroad

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman announced that 234 poll stations will be available for Iranians abroad to cast votes in the 2021 presidential election which will be held on Friday.

Chinese Embassy in UK blasts G7 statement

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Beijing has previously slammed the group of seven as outdated, saying "the days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone".

US military base near Baghdad airport hit by drones: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The US 'Victory' base near Baghdad International Airport was targeted by drones this morning, Iraqi sources reported.

Dena destroyer to sail trans-boundary waters

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Navy says the new homemade "Dena" destroyer is ready to sail international and distant waters.

Leader to address nation on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will address the Iranian nation in a live televised speech on Wednesday.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran not seeking war but ready to defend

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that completion of construction operation of domestically-made ‘Dena’ Destroyer is a sign of self-sufficiency of Iran’s Navy.

Dena destroyer, Shahin minehunter join Iran's Navy

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian home-grown Dena destroyer and Shahin minehunter joined the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy at the order of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Blinken:

Reversing Iran's nuclear knowledge 'very hard'

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Iran’s nuclear knowledge is hard to reverse and there is urgency in limiting the program.

Araghchi:

Iran in ‘no hurry’ to reach ‘good deal’

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is in "no hurry" for the results of ongoing Vienna talks and seeks to have a “good deal”.

Kata'ib Hezbollah warns against continued US presence in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah or the Hezbollah Brigades stressed the need for US troops to leave Iraq, warning against attempts to infiltrate into Iraq's military apparatuses.

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia decision on this year's Hajj

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Seyyed Abdol-​Fattah Navab, the representative of the Leader in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs criticized Saudi Arabia's decision to cancel this year's Hajj Pilgrimage for pilgrims from other countries.

Qatar asks for IAEA inspection of Israel’s nuclear facilities

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Qatar's representative to Vienna-based international organizations said all all Israeli nuclear facilities should be made available for the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect.

Iran-Russia talks in Vienna as always constructive: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Iran-Russia meeting in Vienna, the Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations described the bilateral consultation with the Iranian delegation as warm and constructive.

Iran confirms 187 COVID-19 deaths in 24h

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed that the COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 187 people in the past 24 hours.

China tests ‘carrier killer’ amid tensions with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Following the recent provocative visit of US senators to Taiwan, the Chinese military demonstrated its ability to deploy and fire ballistic missiles designed to attack aircraft carriers.

Chinese envoy:

Iran's concerns on sanction-lifting issues legitimate

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's concerns about sanction-lifting issues are legitimate and reasonable, a Chinese envoy said, adding that in order to resume full compliance with the JCPOA, the US should first lift its unilateral sanctions against Iran.

Araghchi:

No agreement on horizon without meeting Iran's key demands

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Stating that Iran is looking for a good agreement, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that the country will certainly not agree without meeting its key demands in the Vienna talks.

Americans trying to prolong JCPOA talks: Pres. candidate

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, one of the candidates of Iran’s 2021 presidential election, said the US tries to prolong the ongoing JCPOA talks.

COVID death toll in Iran tops 81,911

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran surpassed 81,911 on Saturday.

Iran’s top negotiator arrives in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, arrived in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday to participate in the JCPOA Joint Commission meeting.

Turkish military delegation arrived in Tripoli unexpectedly

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A Libyan source said that a high-ranking Turkish delegation of foreign and defense ministers arrived in Libya without informing Libyan officials.

Last round of presidential debate set to be held today

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The third debate of candidates for the 13th presidential election (Iran 2021 Presidential Election) will be held at 5 p.m. (local time) at Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Saturday.

US policy of maximum pressure on Iran continuing: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran's permanent envoy to the UN said that the claim of the current US administration to change its policy towards the JCPOA is meaningless, and in practice, the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran continues.

Iran defeats Cambodia 10-0 in FIFA World Cup Qualification

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran's national team, aka Team Melli, defeated Cambodia 10-0 at Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.