Iran, India stress developing Chabahar Port, INSTC

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian and Indian security officials on Sunday emphasized the need for developing Chabahar Port and completion of construction operation of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Iran FM Araghchi:

Regional states must decide for future of West Asia region

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on regional countries to take the lead in shaping developments in West Asia rather than relying on outside actors.

Building fire kills 17, injures others in southern India

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city, officials said on Sunday.

FTA between Iran, EAEU member states comes into effect: TPOI

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states was put into operation on May 15, 2025.

Tajik FM:

Palestinian issue has always enjoyed paramount importance

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin says that the current situation in West Asian region including Palestine is always of particular importance.

Pakistan Prime Minister to visit Tehran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Iranian President extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to Tehran, which was graciously accepted. 

Acting Afghan foreign minister meets with Iran’s FM in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to Tehran.

Gunmen kill four in attack on Pakistani checkpoint

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Unidentified gunmen targeted a security check post and killed four members of the Levies paramilitary force in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials said on Saturday.

Pezeshkian hails cessation of conflict btw. India, Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a telephone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz to voice his satisfaction with the cessation of hostilities and the beginning of a ceasefire process between Pakistan and India.

Iran's Maral Torkaman becomes top scorer in Asia

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Maral Torkaman, a member of the Iranian women's futsal team, has been named the top scorer in Asia at the end of the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran-Armenia relations witnessing upward trend: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister says that the bilateral relations between Tehran and Yerevan are experiencing an upward trend, stressing that Iran attaches great importance to its ties with the northern neighbor.

Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF) hosted by FM to kick off Sunday

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry is hosting the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF) with the participation of 200 delegations including senior officials from 53 countries, starting from tomorrow.

OIC sec. gen. emphasizes significance of Palestinian cause

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) denounced the Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of the issue of Palestine.

Foolad Sirjan lose to Osaka Bluteon in AVC Champions League

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Foolad Sirjan lost to Osaka Bluteon 3-1 (25–19, 19–25, 25–18, 25–19) in the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League on Saturday.

Afghan FM heads to Iran to attend Tehran Dialogue Forum

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi left Kabul for Tehran this morning (Saturday) to participate in the Tehran Dialogue Forum and meet with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

China's commercial rocket sends six satellites into space

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A commercial rocket lifted off on Saturday in northwest China, successfully sending six satellites into space.

Kim Jong-un tells North Korean army to prepare for war

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that the most “crucial task” for the country’s armed forces is to make “full preparations for war”.

China respects Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear power

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – China on Friday said that Beijing "respects" Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear power.

Tehran, Beijing stress expansion of technological coop.

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian telecommunications minisger and his Chinese counterpart have stressed the importance of strengthening technological cooperation between the two countries in a meeting in Bejing.

Tajik FM arrives in Iran for 4th Tehran Dialogue Forum

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin arrived in Iran on Friday to attend the 4th Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF 2025).

Iran parl speaker leaves Jakarta for Tehran after PUIC summit

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf left Jakarta for Tehran on Friday after three-day trip to Indonesia.

Japan end Iran’s reign in Asia futsal

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – First time champions will be crowned after Japan defeated Iran 3-2 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 semi-final at the Hohhot Sports Center on Thursday.

China urges for swift move to end Palestinians suffering

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – China has called for an immediate action on two-state solution to end the suffering of Palestinians.

Ghalibaf says 'Israel' root cause of regional instability

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has blamed the United States for fueling instability in West Asia through its support for the “Zionist mafia,” calling Israel a proxy force for Washington in the region.

On sidelines of PUIC:

Ghalibaf meets with Omani, Algerian counterparts in Jakarta

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibad met with Chairman of the Shura Council of the Sultanate of Oman Khalid Bin Hilal Nassir Al Maawali on the sidelines of Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States.

Iran, Pakistan discuss trade expansion, launching flights

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan are exploring ways to boost trade and economic cooperation, including launching direct flights to ease travel and commercial exchange.

Ghalibaf:

Iran urges Islamic states to impose embargo on Israel

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran calls for immediate and effective action by Islamic countries to impose a political, economic, and arms embargo on the Zionist regime,  Iranian Parliament Speaker said.