IRGC Navy:

Safe passage via. SOH to be ensured if enemy's threat foiled

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy Force has emphasized that the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) will be ensured if the aggressor’s threats are neutralized.

Iran rights official:

US-Israeli attacks on civilians amount to ‘war crimes’

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights says the US-Israeli attacks on hospitals, and children during their 40-day war of aggression constitute a “gross violation” of Geneva Conventions and amount to war crimes.

Iran, US nearing one-page MoU to end war: report

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A foreign media outlet on Wednesday has claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States are very close to sign a one-page Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the war imposed by the US against Iran.

Pakistan welcomes US withdrawal from the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” and withdrew from the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US dream in Iran to never come true: Dep. parl. speaker

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy parliament speaker has warned the United States will miserably fail to achieve its objectives against Tehran, saying Washington ignites conflicts around the world to advance its interests.

Iran dismisses UK anti-Semitism claim baseless, irresponsible

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in London has rejected British officials’ accusations of anti-Semitism against Tehran, calling them “baseless” and “irresponsible” and voicing strong protest and deep concern over the allegations.

Lavrov, Rubio hold phone call on international developments

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss the international developments, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said.

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss diplomacy to prevent escalation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional developments by phone, stressing the need to continue diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation to avoid renewed tensions.

US military attacks boat in eastern Pacific, 3 killed

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The US military said on Tuesday it had struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest such attack that rights groups label as “extrajudicial killings”.

China condemns 'illegal war' on Iran, backs peace push

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran as illegal during talks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, backing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

2 killed, 7 injured in Brazil school shooting

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A 13-year-old student opened fire Tuesday inside a school in the city of Rio Branco, the capital of Brazil's northern state of Acre, killing two staff members and injuring several students, local police said.

Iran’s powerful Armed Forces stand ready: Rezaei

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said the powerful Armed Forces of the country are at the apex of its readiness to counter threats waged against the country.

Russian, Qatari top diplomats discuss Hormuz Strait situation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call.

Two ships carrying US troops targeted in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Two vessels carrying US military personnel were attacked while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.

US working on diplomatic solution to war it started in Iran

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that Washington is working on a diplomatic solution to the war it ignited in the West Asia region on February 28, 2026.

Iran's Araghchi meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, discussing issues of mutual interest.

Trump retreats again by halting operation in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of the so-called "Freedom Project" in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's firm warnings to Washington and the plan's failure to achieve its stated objectives.

Iran president stresses readiness to expand ties with Iraq

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized Iran’s full readiness to develop comprehensive bilateral relations with Iraq.

IRGC warns ships must only use designated routes in Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned ships seeking to pass the Strait of Hormuz to exclusively use routes designated by Iran as safe.

Khatam al-Anbia HQ warns UAE against any hostile action

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stark warning to United Arab Emirates (UAE) against using the Emirati soil for action against Iranian islands, ports and coaslines.

Iran launches new mech. for transit through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran has officially launched a new mechanism for governing maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local Iranian media has learned.

Tehran’s new mural depicts Martyred Leader, national unity

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A new massive mural was unveiled on Sunday at the intersection of Jomhouri and Valiasr avenues, featuring a depiction of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran is a new superpower standing up to US: Mokhber

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – An assistant to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Mohammad Mokhber has said that Iran, as a newly emerged superpower, stands up to the United States on the global stage.

Iran’s junior weightlifting team depart for Egypt

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran’s junior weightlifting squad departed for Egypt to compete in the 2026 World Junior Weightlifting Championships — marking the second time the team is led by Olympic and World Champion Sohrab Moradi.

Any disruption in Hormuz Strait would stir harsh response

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Judiciary has warned the US army not to disrupt the Iranian management of the Strait of Hormuz as it would stir harsh response from Iran.

Russia's consulate in Isfahan resumes operations after attack

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Russia’s Consulate General in the central Iranian city of Isfahan has announced that it resumed operations on Tuesday after part of the building was damaged in a recent attack during the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran.