Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.

Nominees for Rasoul Prize announced

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The shortlist for the second edition of the Rasul Medal was recently released. The winners are to be announced in November and honored at a ceremony in December.

Iran, Mali FMs discuss bilateral ties in NY meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, discussing bilateral relations and international developments.

Tehran, Niamey discuss Sahel alliance cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, discussing bilateral relations and international developments.

Tehran seeks deeper ties with Sahel states: FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore in New York, discussing bilateral relations and developments in the Sahel and West Asia.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Twenty-seven people have been killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, the latest gun violence to hit the country, Western media reported on Sunday.

Algerian interior minister receives President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Algeria's Interior Minister welcomed President Masoud Pezeshkian in Algeria while he was en route to New York.

70th regular session of IAEA GC kicks off in Vienna

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) kicked off its work in Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday with the speech of the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran ready to hold joint economic commission with S. Africa

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Iran's preparedness to hold joint economic commission with South Africa.

BRICS agrees to safeguard energy flows as oil prices soar

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – BRICS countries have agreed to work together to protect global energy supplies and keep trade moving amid growing instability in West Asia.

BRICS declaration matches with Iran’s stances: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has emphasized that BRICS’ New Delhi Declaration aligns with Iran’s positions on key issues.

Pezeshkian:

Iran urges real reform of global governance at BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) –President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, saying effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law.

Pezeshkian meets with UAE Crown Prince at BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met and held talks with UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Araghchi:

Iran talking with BRICS members to ease Iran accession in NDB

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that his country is consulting with BRICS member states to facilitate Iran’s membership in BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).

Pezeshkian meets with Ethiopian PM in India on BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met and held talks with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali in India’s capital of New Delhi on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Iran to neither surrender nor bow to US bullying: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that all religions are deep rooted in justice and opposition to oppression, emphasizing that Iran will not bow to bullying or surrender its independence.

Pres. Pezeshkian at 18th BRICS Summit:

Economic security inseparable from national-regional security

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Economic security is inseparable from national and regional security, and whenever a country's trade, energy, or financial system comes under political-military pressure, the repercussions extend beyond that country's borders.

Pezeshkian arrives in New Delhi to attend 18th BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Indian capital of New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and was received by India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur upon his arrival.

Iran’s judiciary chief urges BRICS to slam US-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has urged the BRICS member states to slam the US and Israel for waging two wars against Iran and to prosecute the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Arab League’s FMs to convene to review regional developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Arab League member states will hold a meeting to review the latest regional developments, including military conflicts in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran, Russia justice officials meet in India on BRICS Summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA).– Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Head of Russia’s Supreme Court Igor Krasnov met and held talks in India’s capital of New Delhi Friday on the sidelines of the judicial chiefs of the BRICS member states.

S. Africa ready to cooperate with Iran in suing Israel regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – South Africa has officially expressed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel for crimes, according to a senior member of the African state's legal delegation.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss de-escalation efforts

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and return to diplomacy in a phone call. 

Iran urges Islamic states to back Palestine, counter Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for stronger cooperation among Islamic countries to support Palestine and counter the Zionist regime’s plots against the interests of the Muslim world.

Iran sweep past Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran swept past Algeria in straight sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Wednesday.

Iran to face Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World C'ship opener

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship is set to get underway in Doha, Qatar, with 24 of the world’s best young volleyball teams competing for the global title from Aug. 19 to 29.

Hamas delegation due in Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya is set to arrive in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Iran calls for setting up dedicated BRICS financial corridor

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has proposed the establishment of an independent BRICS financial corridor and the integration of national payment networks among member countries.

Iran to join BRICS development bank in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said on Wednesday, calling the bank the most important achievement of the bloc's cooperation.

Fire breaks out after drone attack on Libya major refinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Firefighters in Libya are battling a massive blaze at the Zawiya refinery following a drone attack, with the country’s national oil company warning it may declare a force majeure and shut down operations if attacks continue.