Ghalibaf’s Doha visit focused on releasing $12 frozen assets

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA)–.An informed source provided details on Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visit to Doha, saying the trip focused on efforts to secure release of $12 billion in Iran’s frozen funds at start of possible Iran-US talk.

Pezeshkian highlights importance of modernizing military sys.

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) –Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted importance of continuous modernization of military systems, stressing the necessity of advancing technological capabilities and adopting advanced defense and security strategy.

Armed Forces spox:

Iran response to be more severe than previous war if attacked

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA)–Iran’s Armed Forces spokesperson has warned that any new attack by the US or Israel would trigger a “very devastating” response, saying the country’s retaliation will involve surprise tactics and be far harsher than the previous.

IRGC warns:

Violating truce by US aggressor to be met with tough response

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced its air defense units have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Persian Gulf, warning any violation of the ceasefire by US aggressor would be met with severe response.

Iran pursuing release of frozen assets in Qatar talks

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The visit by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to Qatar, accompanied by the foreign minister and the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor, was aimed at securing the release of part of Iran’s frozen assets.

Leader important message on Hajj rituals to be published soon

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The text of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei during the Renunciation of the Polytheists’ Ceremony in the Arafat Desert will be published soon.

US must earn Iran’s trust otherwise there will be no deal: MP

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi has emphasized that the US government must win Iran’s trust, otherwise there will be no deal.

Army Ground Force cmdr.:

No enemy capable of confronting powerful Islamic Iran

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces Major General Ali Jahanshahi has said that no enemy is capable of confronting the powerful country of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the worldwide.

Ghalibaf, Araghchi arrive in Doha for talks on US-Iran deal

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Qatari capital of Doha on Monday for talks with Qatari officials on a potential US-Iran deal to end the conflict.

Iran not to give in to US excessive demands: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared Iran will not surrender to US pressures and excessive demands, saying the country’s negotiators will ensure the full restoration of the nation’s rights through the diplomatic process.

20 Iranian airports resume op. after US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – An Iranian Civil Aviation Organization (CAO)'s official says 20 airports across the country have successfully resumed operations following the recent US-Israeli aggression.

US should never have initiated war against Iran: Chinese FM

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that Beijing’s position on the US military aggression against Iran is quite clear and that Washington should never have initiated the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Palestinian resistance to liberate Al-Quds: General Ghaani

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force has said that the Palestinian resistance movement will pave the way for the liberation of Al-Quds in the occupied territories.

Iran to deploy new advanced defense systems: Gen. Abdollahi

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi has said that the country will deploy new sophisticated defense systems in case of US and Israeli’s new aggression against the country.

Iran, Oman working on protocol to ensure safe passage via SOH

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran is not seeking to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, noting that Iran and Oman are responsibly working on a protocol to ensure safe maritime passage through strategic waterway.

Iran-Cuba Parl. Friendship Group denounces US naval blockade

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Iran-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group has strongly condemned a US naval blockade and hostile measures against the Cuban nation, denouncing Washington’s actions as inhumane and contrary to the international law.

Armed leader of foreign-backed riots hanged in Iran

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary has announced that one of the armed leaders of the foreign-backed riots in January 2026 was executed in the central city of Nain on Monday morning.

IRGC Navy:

33 vessels passed through Hormuz Strait with Iran permission

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy has announced that 33 ships, including tankers, container ships, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.

EU Commission chief hails progress toward Iran-US deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – European Commission president on Sunday welcomed “progress toward a possible agreement” between the US and Iran, stressing the need for a deal that would reduce tensions and prevent further escalation in the region.

Resistance deeply rooted in Iranians' spirit: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the 44th anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr from Iraqi forces under the deposed dictator Saddam Hussein, stressing that resistance is deeply rooted in Iranians' spirit.

No decision adopted without Leader's permission: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – No decision in the country will be made outside the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and without the permission of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's President Pezeshkian said.

Iran's intel. forces dismantle foreign-backed terrorist team

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian intelligence forces have identified and dismantled a foreign-backed terrorist team in country’s southeastern province of Fars, who had plotted to assassinate certain individuals and carry out acts of sabotage.

General Abdollahi:

Iran ready to give hellish response to any new aggression

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarter has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country are fully prepared to give a hellish and harsh response to any new aggression against the country.

No tyrant can stand against Iran' faithful soldiers: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament speaker says no tyrant can withstand Iran’s devoted and faithful soldiers, praising the bravery of Iranian fighters on the anniversary of the Liberation of Khorramshahr during (1980–88 Iran-Iraq war.)

Iran’s Armed forces strength brings enemy to its knees: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces Major General Ali Jahanshahi has said that the strength and authority of the Iranian Armed Forces brought the enemy to its knee.

Gharibabadi:

Iran pursues peace with strength, diplomacy with dignity

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic of Iran pursues peace with strength and diplomacy with dignity.

Iranians shatter illusion of invasion against Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson has posted an image of the rock relief depicting the victory of Shapur I the Great was the second Sasanian shah over the Roman Emperor, saying Iranians shattered illusion of invasion against Iran.

Source rejects Axios report on Tehran-Washington deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – An informed source rejected an Axios report on the contents of a proposed understanding between Iran and the United States, calling it a reflection of the US narrative.