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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Media reports on Iran has agreed to reopen Hormuz ‘sheer lie'

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Media reports claiming that Iran has agreed to a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are false, and no change has been made to the country’s policy regarding the strategic waterway, according to a report.

At least 3 people dead in a shooting in US restaurant

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – A shooting at a US fast-food chain restaurant has left several people dead and the suspected shooter killed.

Iran not to be caught off guard: Defense chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister on Sunday dismissed the notion that Tehran might be caught off guard by enemy threats, saying all threats are taken seriously and serve as a basis for increasing preparedness.

Tehran vows decisive response to any new US, Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has warned that any new US-Israeli aggression in cooperation with regional countries against the country will be met with a decisive and proportionate response.

Trump says he canceled declared attacks on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says he canceled declared attacks on Iran after regional countries sought a pause amid efforts to reach a possible agreement, and following warnings from Tehran.

Araghchi warns Pakistan, Turkey of US escalation

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Pakistan's army chief and Turkey's foreign minister on Sunday of the consequences of U.S. "aggressive and destabilising" actions, and stressed Iran's readiness to defend itself.

Iranian MP says retaliation would go beyond region

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's retaliation to any new attack will not be confined to the Persian Gulf region and will target all enemy bases and the origin of the strikes wherever they come from, a senior Iranian lawmaker warned on Sunday.

Iran vows to use all means in self-defence against US

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry vowed to use "all its tools" to exercise its inherent right to self-defence against U.S. aggression, denouncing the ongoing naval blockade and military strikes as violations of the UN Charter.

US speaks of escalation, while seeks talks with Iran: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – "The United States was speaking of escalation in the media while seeking negotiations with Iran through existing channels," according to senior Iranian lawmaker.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Media plays crucial role in thwarting enemies' plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that media plays a leading role in foiling the hostile plots, presenting the true narrative of Iran’s defense against US-Israeli aggression.

Anyone siding with US to burn in fire of war: Gen. Abdollahi

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned any country allowing itself to serve as a shield for Washington would face the consequences of war, urging regional states to reconsider cooperation with US.

Army spox:

Qatar claims it has no information on fate of Iranian pilots

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) –The Iranian Army spokesman said Qatar has so far claimed it has no information on the fate of 3 Iranian Air Force pilots who went missing after a strike on a US military base in Qatar, urging Doha to cooperate in this regard.

Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with US: Advisor to Leader

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) –A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with the US, stressing that the whole world uses the strait and no country is willing to let US meddle in the strait.

Iran ready to hit US, Israeli infrastructure: Official

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran has a broad retaliatory plan ready that includes Israel's critical infrastructure and U.S. energy installations in the region, a senior security official said.

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US faces critical shortage of missile defence interceptors

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Months of conflict in the Middle East have left the Pentagon facing a diminishing supply of missile defence interceptors.

India offers help to ease Iran-US tensions

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Indian counterpart, Iran's FM blamed the US naval blockade and attacks on commercial shipping for regional instability, while India expressed concern and offered to help calm tensions.

SNSC chief:

US actions will tighten Strait of Hormuz closure

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran's top security official warned that continued U.S. military actions and the naval blockade will further tighten the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and could extend to other maritime chokepoints.