Iran eyes broadening trade-economic ties with Oman: TPO chief

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) emphasized the need for promoting trade and economic ties as well as strengthening infrastructures with Sultanate of Oman.

Iran-Azerbaijan border bridge to be ready in 6 months

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that construction of bridge on AstaraChai river between Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan would be put into operation within the next six months.

Nasrallah:

Resistance achieved elections victory despite threats, siege

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary-General said that the parliamentary election victory was achieved by the Resistance and its allies despite all the antagonistic propaganda and the US economic sanctions, threats and siege.

Sultan of Oman calls for approving maritime deal with Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik has called for the approval of a cooperation agreement with Iran in the field of maritime transportation.

'No one is home' to vie at Nickel Independent Film Festival

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Written and directed by Meysam Shamsi, the Iranian short film 'No one is home' is set to be screened at Canada's Nickel Independent Film Festival.

Paykan advances to Asian Club Volleyball C'ships semifinals

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Paykan trounced Iraqi side Erbil Sport Club on Wednesday to advance to the 2022 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship semifinals.

Turkey blocks negotiations on Finland, Sweden's NATO entry

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Turkey has blocked NATO's decision to process requests by Finland and Sweden to join the bloc, media have reported.

Iran VP Mokhber:

Expanding trade with Africa priority of Iran’s foreign policy

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President said that developing trade and economic relations with African countries is top priority in the Iranian foreign policy.

Iran-Ghana annual trade could reach $1 billion

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The volume of economic cooperation and trade exchanges between Iran and Ghana will reach one billion dollars by the time the eighth meeting joint economic summit, according to the Iranian agriculture minister Wedneday.

Kremlin says Ukraine 'lacks will' to continue peace talks

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Kyiv authorities don't want to continue the peace talks which started.

US training ISIL terrorists at Syria to sent to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – US occupation forces deployed in Syria’s al-Tanf region are reportedly providing military support to Takfiri ISIL terrorists and training them for field operations in Ukraine, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service revealed.

Zionist regime war minister to discuss Iran with US officials

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Prior to his visit to the United States, Israeli war Minister Benny Gantz said that he would visit Washington to discuss Iran and Ukraine as well as increase security cooperation.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss developing security relations

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri held a meeting with the First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev.

Iran, Turkmenistan mull over boosting electricity trade

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran and Turkmenistan discussed ways to expand the electricity swap.

Russia expels dozens of diplomats from major EU powers

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Moscow said on Wednesday that it will expel dozens of French, Italian, and Spanish diplomats declaring them as persona non grata on Wednesday.

UN special rapporteur urges US to lift unilateral sanctions

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The UN special rapporteur called on the US to immediately lift unilateral sanctions against the Iranian people according to international laws, stressing that Iranian assets blocked in some countries must be released.

US convoy enters Turkish military base in Aleppo

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Media sources reported that an American convoy went to a Turkish military base in Syrian city of "Azaz" in Aleppo to receive a senior ISIL leader from Turkish forces.

Nine dead after explosion in Nigeria's Kano

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Nine people were killed after a gas cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a building close to a popular market in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano, the national emergency service and witnesses said.

Over Finland, Sweden membership;

Erdogan says Turkey will not make same mistake twice

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Referring to the two Nordic countries' bid to join NATO, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will not make the same mistake twice.

Russian naval ships practice missile fire off Pacific coast

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Pacific Fleet’s missile corvettes Inei and Smerch practised missile and artillery fire during drills off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Fleet Spokesman Captain 3rd Rank Ilya Kolesnikov said on Wednesday.

Iran Navy escort team clashes with pirates in Red Sea

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Army Navy, said on Wednesday that an army navy escort team engaged in clashes with a group of pirates who were trying to hijack an Iranian commercial ship in the Red Sea.

Russia deputy PM:

Latest S-500 air defense weapons arriving for Russian troops

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The latest S-500 anti-aircraft missile system has begun arriving for Russian troops, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said during the government’s New Horizons educational marathon on Wednesday.

Leader urges for population growth in Iran as a necessity

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has described an increase in the Iranian population as a vital necessity, warning against the dangers of an aging population.

Explosion reported in eastern Iraq

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – News sources reported that an explosion hit the Iraqi province of Diyala in the east of the country.

Saudis violate ceasefire in Yemen 121 times in day

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Saudi-led coalition and its affiliated armed elements violated the ceasefire in Yemen at least 121 times in the past 24 hours.

Iran SCOCOEX Conference and Exhibition to be held in July

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The 1st conference and exhibition of economic cooperation opportunities of the member countries, supervisors and “dialogue partners “of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization “SCO “and Iran's neighbors will be held.

Armed clashes break out between Palestinians, Zionists in WB

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Media sources reported on Wednesday morning that Jenin in the northern West Bank witnessed heavy armed clashes between Zionist forces and Palestinians.