Qatar hopeful US-Iran deal be reached in coming hours, days

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – In his weekly press conference, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said that Qatar continues to call for de-escalation and dialogue.

President Pezeshkian rejects rumors of his resignation

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected rumors of his resignation, emphasizing that he will not resign and will continue to work resolutely.

Iran-US MoU stopped Israeli aggression: Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Tuesday condemned direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel as bringing nothing but shame and humiliation, adding that only the Iran-U.S. truce MoU halted Israeli attacks.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World's largest peaceful gathering

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).

Qatar urges regional states to back diplomacy

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Qatar's prime minister held phone talks with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain on Tuesday, stressing the need for all sides to adhere to dialogue.

Military advisor to Leader:

Iran dealt heavy blow to US army in recent 17-day battle

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Mohsen Rezaei says the Iranian amred forces dealt a heavy blow to the US bases in the region in the recent 17-day battle.

Senior IRGC general:

Iran has ‘total intelligence superiority’ in northwest

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran has achieved “total intelligence superiority” in the northwest, two officials say, warning enemies against any “miscalculation” in the region.

6 Saudi tankers divert via southern Africa for fear of Yemen

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have altered their routes and are now sailing around southern Africa instead of passing through the Red Sea, tracking website reported.

Iran, Pakistan FMs hold call to discuss region

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday to discuss regional developments.

Iran, Oman FMs hold phone call to discuss region

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman discussed and exchanged views on the latest regional developments in a telephone call on Monday.

Over a million Arbaeen pilgrims are still in Iraq: Radan

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Chief of Police said Monday that more than 3.2 million pilgrims have left the country tio Iraq so far, while 2.2 million of them have returned home after performing their pilgrimage.

11 tons of Russian humanitarian aid delivered to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An 11-ton shipment of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and emergency equipment provided by the Russian Federation, has entered Iran through the Astara land border crossing.

Islamabad hosts 10th Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Cmte. meeting

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The 10th meeting of the Joint Trade Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Pakistan has been scheduled in Islamabad with senior officials from both countries in attendance.

Bahrain senior cleric warns of US-Israel plot against Muslims

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Bahrain's top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassem warned of US-Israeli conspiracies aimed at sowing division across the Muslim world, sharply lashing out at certain Arab governments for collaborating with such schemes.

Iran not currently negotiating with US: FM spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Referring to the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, “To avoid any ambiguity, I must say that we are not currently holding any talks with the United States.”

Yemeni official:

Trump forced to retreat from Iran's threat due to deterrence

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A senior member of Yemen's Ansarullah Political Bureau says US President Donald Trump was forced to retreat from his threats against Iran because of the Islamic Republic' of Iran's military strength and deterrence.

Iran proposes Muslim security alliance in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister on Sunday called for a joint security mechanism among Islamic countries, warning that the presence of extra-regional forces only fuels instability in the region.

Iran executes two Mossad spies

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran executed two men early Monday after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences for spying for the Israeli regime's Mossad.

Pezeshkian vows to make US honour MoU

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's president said the peace MoU would become the "centre of gravity" of the country's foreign relations, and that the security of Iran, the region and its allies would be strengthened by its implementation.

Araghchi holds talks with Saudi FM, Pakistan army chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday held his second round of phone talks in 24 hours with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and Pakistan's army chief.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq discussed the latest regional developments by phone on Monday, exchanging views on strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation and coordination.

Blast reported near oil tanker off Oman coast

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An explosion was reported near an oil tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, on Monday.

Police chief General Radan:

1.8 m Arbaeen pilgrims have returned from Iraq pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Law Enforcement (Police) says that as many as 1.8 million of Arbaeen pilgrims have returned to Iran after performing their pilgrimage in neighboring Iraq.

Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz near finalization

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that talks between Tehran and Muscat about the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stages and are moving toward completion.