US’ Blinken discusses Iran, region with Saudi official

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed Iran and regional developments with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Washington on Saturday.

Saudi-led coalition seizes Yemeni oil ship

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – A spokesman for Yemen’s Oil Company said on Friday that Saudi-Emirati aggression coalition seized a new Yemeni ship carrying oil products.

‘Tonight’s Homework’ to go on screen at Zlín Film Festival

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian documentary film ‘Tonight’s Homework’ will be screened in the panoramic section of the Zellin Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

Labor party returns to power in Australia after 9 years

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Anthony Albanese and his opposition Labor Party win the government after a campaign focused on personality over policy.

Iran oil to stabilize global market, reduce prices: Qatar FM

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Qatar's Foreign Minister has said the return of Iran's oil to the global markets will reduce the prices.

EU’ Borrell emphasizes significance of resuming Vienna talks

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stressed the significance of resumption of Vienna talks, calling for the urgent conclusion of the negotiations.

Biden signs $40 bn Ukraine aid package

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden signed a bill that provides nearly $40 billion of additional humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine, bringing the total aid to Kiyv to nearly $54 billion.

US not seeking regime change in Syria: diplomat

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) –After US government's failure to overthrow Syrian government and normalization of Syria's ties with some Arab states, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Syrian Affairs says that US is not after regime change in Syria.

Oman prioritized in Iran's neighborliness policy: Ambassador

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Ahead of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi’s visit to Oman, the Iranian Ambassador to the country called the Arab country a priority of Iran's neighborhood policy.

Hull City owner compares Iranian striker with Mo Salah

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The How Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has once again said that Iranian striker Allahyar Sayyadmanesh could become another Mohammed Salah in the British football Premier League.

Moscow sanctions Biden, 962 other Americans

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russia said on Saturday it was banning entry to 963 Americans including US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and CIA chief William Burns.

Slovak official hopes for expansion of trade ties with Iran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The 1st State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic Ján Oravec has expressed hope that his country's economic and trade relations with Iran will develop.

Sayyari:

Any threat against Iran to receive harshest response

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution has reached such a high level of validity and maturity that will certainly respond to the slightest threat against Iran at the highest level possible, said a senior Iranian commander.

Iraqi Electricity Min.:

Baghdad to pay its energy debts to Iran by end of May

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Following the agreement reached between Tehran and Baghdad on the resumption of Iran's gas exports to Iraq, the country's Minister of Electricity said that Baghdad will pay Iran's energy debts by the end of May.

Yemeni army shoots down Saudi reconnaissance drone

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces Yahya Saree announced that the army managed to shoot down a reconnaissance drone belonging to the Saudi coalition.

Cisco Identity Service Engine (Cisco ISE)

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) is a network access control and policy enforcement platform.

Biden threatens N Korea with nuclear weapon

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden in a joint statement with his South Korean counterpart reaffirmed the US commitment to defend South Korea with nuclear weapons if necessary.

Germany, Italy to pay in rubles to Russia

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Germany and Italy have allowed companies to open ruble accounts to pay for the Russian gas and oil.

Iranian oil minister meet Omani Energy minister in Muscat

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji held talks with Omani Minister of Energy and Minerals Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi in the country's capital of Muscat on Saturday.

Russia says;

It destroyed "large batch" of Western weapons sent to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Russian military said on Saturday it had destroyed a major consignment of Western arms in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, using sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles.

Impact of sanctions on Iran's economy waning: MP

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Referring to the Iranian administration's effective measures taken in foreign policy, a lawmaker said that the impact of sanctions on Iran's economy will be definitely decreased gradually.

Turkey launches airstrikes on NE Iraq (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Turkish fighterjets on Saturday bombed areas in the Iraqi province of Kirkuk.

Report:

UK wants to arm Moldova claiming to protect it from Russia

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Britain wants to send modern weaponry to Moldova under the pretext of protecting it from the threat of Russian attack, British media reported, citing Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

WHO confirms 80 cases of monkeypox in 11 countries

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The World Health Organization has said, about 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in 11 countries, warning that more cases are likely to be reported.

18mn in African on ‘brink of starvation’: report

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In its latest report, the United Nations said that 18 million people in African Continent are on the verge of starvation.

Iran’s FDI growth in industrial sector hits 52% last year

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The total volume of foreign investment within the framework of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in mineral and industrial sector last year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022) registered a 52.2 percent growth.