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.

US to close its diplomatic missions in five countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The US State Department has notified Congress of its intention to close five US diplomatic missions.

5.2 magnitude quake strikes Suez, felt in 7 countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northwest of Suez, Egypt, early Monday, with tremors felt across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran warns regional states to be vigilant against Israel plot

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warmed all countries in the region to remain vigilant against the Israeli plot.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss ties, regional developments in phone

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Friday to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.

Iran urges BRICS to take clear stance against US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a "clear and decisive" stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states.

Iran defeat Egypt in Sitting Volleyball World Cship warm up

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team made an impressive start to their preparations for the World Championship by defeating Egypt in straight sets in a friendly match ahead of the tournament in China.

Iran serious determined to strengthen ties with Burkina Faso

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghhci says that his country is determined to strengthen its relations with Burkina Faso.

Envoy:

Iran slams foreign interference in Sudan, calls for solution

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iran condemned the continued foreign military and logistical support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), warning that external interference is exacerbating the African country's humanitarian crisis and undermining prospect

Araghchi, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The foreign ministers from Tehran and Cairo held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing diplomatic process aimed at achieving a sustainable peace in the region.

Iran draw 1-1 with Egypt, need help to advance

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt at Seattle's Lumen Field on Saturday, their third consecutive Group G stalemate at the 2026 World Cup, leaving qualification for the knockout stage dependent on results elsewhere.

Iran-US MoU opportunity to reduce tension in region: El-Sisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Egyrptain President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has welocmed the MoU between Iran and the US, describing it as an opportunity to reduce tensions in the region.

Araghchi holds calls with counterparts on Iran-US peace deal

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Iraq and Egypt to discuss the latest developments in the region and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran, US on ending war.

Iran stresses strengthening cooperation with Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh has emphasized the need for expanding cooperation and collaboration with Nigeria in the field of extraterritorial agriculture.

12 killed, 9 injured in Johannesburg shooting in S Africa

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – At ⁠least 12 ⁠people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire ⁠at ⁠an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and Iran’s response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon during a phone call.

Iran calls for fair energy order within BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Russia said that global energy security is now largely determined by countries of the Global South, particularly BRICS members, and called for the bloc to help shape a fairer and more stable energy order.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss regional developments by phone

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a phone call to discuss the latest regional developments and the Pakistan-mediated Iran-US diplomatic process.

Ebola cases surpass 300 in Congo

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 300 on Monday, according to the latest figures issued by the Health Ministry.

Iran's Natl. Soccer Team defeat Gambia in friendly

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's National Soccer Team (Team Melli) signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey.

Tehran, Yazd to host fourth Iran-Africa Economic Conference

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran will host the fourth Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference with events in Tehran and Yazd, officials said Saturday, as the Islamic Republic pushes to expand trade ties with African nations.

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The World Health Organization has recorded 906 suspected Ebola cases.

School fire in Kenya claims at least 10 students: report

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – A dormitory fire in Kenya's central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, media said on Thursday, citing a senior police official.

Senegal's president sacks PM after months of tensions

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.