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.

Yemeni attacks leave dozens of Saudi-backed mercenaries dead

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a wide-ranging operation targeting military positions, including command centers, held by Saudi-backed mercenaries across the country.

Iran-Oman deal on Hormuz in final stages: senior Iranian MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The general framework for an agreement with Oman has been broadly established, and the final text along with further details will be released soon, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker.

Senior cleric thanks Iraq for hospitality in Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Provisional Friday Prayers leader in Tehran Hojjat-ol-Islam Mohammad-Javad Haj-Ali Akbari has thanked the Iraqi people and government for their nice hospitality towards Arbaeen pilgrims.

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.

Ghalibaf:

US strategy of bullying and broken promises has failed

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – "The United States’ strategy of threats, broken promises and fabricated narratives has failed and that Tehran will not engage in further theatrics," Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.

General Rezaei:

Iran not to allow opening of second corridor in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Mohsen Rezaei says says that Iran will not allow the creation of an alternative route or a second corridor in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Iran UN mission:

US expansion of nuclear arsenal 'a threat to all humanity'

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s mission to the international organizations in Vienna described the United States’ expanding nuclear arsenal as a threat to all humanity.

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.

Acting defense min.:

Iran’s domestic tech. outmatches any imported sys. in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza says that the country’s indigenized technology is superior to any imported system in the region.

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.

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).

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.