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.

Trump booed during World Cup trophy presentation to Spain

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was received with loud boos from sections of the crowd during the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy presentation.

Iran wraps up 2026 VNL on a disappointing note

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran ended their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.

Pezeshkian felicitates Spain on winning 2026 World Cup final

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 title.

A small plane crashes in central Brazil, 2 killed

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Two people were killed and one injured Saturday after a small plane crashed in Palmas, capital of Brazil's central state of Tocantins, local authorities said.

Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela exceeds 5,000

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 5,069, President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodriguez said.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,734: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday on social media.

Brazil’s Lula:

Trump’s plan to impose fees on ships at Hormuz ‘piracy’

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by US President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state.

Pezeshkian lauds Iran Physics Olympiad team for achievements

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the national Physics Olympiad team for their great performance in the World Olympiad at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Iran Physics Olympiad team wins 3 gold medals at IPhO 2026

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The National Physics Olympiad team of the Islamic Republic of Iran has won three gold and two silver medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 4,000

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Some two and a half weeks after twin devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has passed the 4,000 mark, Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez said on Saturday.

Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 3,500

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – More than 3,500 people have died after a pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, while nearly 18,000 people remain unhoused.

Iran’s oil minister offers energy support to Nicaragua

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – ran announced its readiness to help meet Nicaragua's energy needs by supplying crude oil and gas oil, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said following a meeting with Nicaragua's foreign minister.

Venezuela's death toll from devastating quake rises to 2,645

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,645, and 12,666 people were injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.

US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The U.S. military has established a robust footprint of U.S. forces in and ​around Venezuela to support relief operations, with more than 900 personnel inside the country and another roughly 800 in Caribbean hubs.

Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 1,719

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week.

Iran defeat Cuba in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran ended Week 2 of the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League on a positive note with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Cuba in Pool 4 on Sunday.

FM Araghchi offers humanitarian assistance to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi talked to Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil Pinto over the pjhone on Saturday, offering search and recue assistance after dedly quakes.

Death toll from Venezuela quake exceeds 900

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A series of powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes that struck Venezuela have caused the death toll to exceed 900 people, with the damages which are rapidly escalating.

Efforts intensified in Venezuela as quake death toll hits 235

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Rescue teams are racing to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela.

Pezeshkian offers condolences to Venezuela after quakes

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message of condolence to the Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, expressing deep sympathy after the deadky earthquakes.

Iran sympathizes with Venezuela over deadly earthquakes

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has expressed Iran's sympathy with Venezuela over the deadly earthwuakes on Thursday, vowing readiness to assist the south American nation.

Iran's Team Melli draw 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup 2026

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iran denied New Zealand a first FIFA World Cup win after twice coming from behind to draw their Group G opener at Los Angeles Stadium on Tuesday, June 16.

Iran beat Brazil in 2026 IWBF Men’s Repechage

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball defeated Brazil 75-63 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Tuesday.

FFIRI denounces US to cancel ticket quota for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Strongly condemning the US officials' behavior ahead of prestigious sports event, Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has lashed out at the US decision to cancel its ticket quota for 2026 World Cup.

Police, protesters clash in Bolivia at road blockade

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Police and anti-government protesters clashed Saturday in the Santa Cruz area of eastern Bolivia, as authorities attempted to clear a road blocked by rural workers demanding President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation.

Dozens of fishing boats destroyed in Ecuador port fire

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Dozens of fishing boats were destroyed and two people were injured in a fire in a key port on Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

Araghchi calls for deeper Tehran-Caracas cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Araghchi met Iran's envoy to Caracas, stressing the need to continue and strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest.