SDF forces attack Syrian locals in Syria's Deir ez-Zur

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The US-backed Qasad (SDF) militias attacked a village on the outskirts of Deir ez-Zur on Sunday with the support of US troops.

Saudi coalition violates Yemeni ceasefires 134 times in a day

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Yemeni sources said that the Saudi coalition violated the humanitarian-military ceasefire 134 times during the past 24 hours.

Russia seeking goods transit via Iran

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Russia's Minister of Transport says his country is considering new logistics routes in Asia to transport goods.

Islamic Jihad leader:

"We must do our best to strengthen Axis of Quds"

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Ziad al-Nakhala said has called for the strengthening of the "Axis of Quds" as the Palestinians commemorate the anniversary of Operation Sword of Quds last May.

Iran, Bulgaria stress expansion of bilateral trade relations

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with the visiting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Velislava Petrova in Tehran on Sunday afternoon.

Saudi-led coalition abducts 365 Yemeni fishermen

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Saudi aggressor coalition abducted as many as 365 Yemeni fishermen in the past month, local Yemeni media have said.

Japanese people protest Biden visit to Tokyo (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday, as about 750 protesters took to the streets against the planned US-Japan summit and the summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad).

IRGC member assassinated in Tehran (+Photos)

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Two people on a motorbike shot and martyred an IRGC member who was a military advisor in Syria in the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iran arrests thugs linked with Israeli intelligence service

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – In a statement, the IRGC's public relations department announced the arrest of a network of thugs linked with the Zionist regime of Israel's intelligence service.

Ukraine's EU membership '15 or 20 years' away: France

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Amid Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership, France's Europe minister Clement Beaune has reportedly said Ukraine's EU membership is "15 or 20 years" away.

Turkey summons US ambassador over warning

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador in Ankara to protest the US warning of its citizens residing in Turkey.

Oman to join Chabahar Agreement during Iran president's visit

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – "During the upcoming visit of Iran President and Iran Minister of Transport to Muscat, Oman is expected to join the trilateral Chabahar Agreement," a statement by the Iranian Ministry of Transport and Urban Development said.

Kharrazi:

EU's Mora visit to Iran paved way for continuation of talks

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Strategic Foreign Relations Council Seyed Kamal Kharrazi says that the recent visit of the EU coordinator of the Vienna talks paved the way for the continuation of the negotiations.

Explosion near Kabul's Hamid Karzai Airport leaves casualties

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Local media sources reported on Sunday that the sound of an explosion was heard in the 10th Security District of Kabul, on the way towards Hamid Karzai International Airport.

VP Mokhber:

Iran, Kazakhstan could become regional hub for food security

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Iranian first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber in a meeting with Kazakh Deputy PM said that the two countries of Iran and Kazakhstan have the potential to become the region's hub for food security and transportation.

US plans to keep 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The US plans to keep 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, potentially increasing the number if it perceives a threat from Russia to NATO, local media have cited the US officials as saying.

F-14 rejoins Iranian air fleet after overhaul

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – An American-made F-14 tomcat that has been overhauled by Iranian military technical experts at Shahid Babaei Airbase in Isfahan Province, joined the air fleet of Iran Army Air force again on Sunday.

3 killed in Iraq's airstrike on ISIL position (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – local Iraqi sources reported on Sunday that three ISIL terrorists were killed in an airstrike by the Iraqi air force in Saladin province, north of Baghdad.

Haniyeh:

"Resistance fighting Zionists deep inside occupied lands"

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh has commemorated the anniversary of Operation Sword of Quds, saying that the Palestinian resistance forces have now brought their struggle against the Zionist regime deep inside the occupied lands.

57 dead, millions stranded as floods ravage Bangladesh, India

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in parts of Bangladesh and India, leaving millions stranded and at least 57 dead, officials say.

Iranian women come 1st in Alysh wrestling Asian c'ships

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Iranian women on Sunday became the champions of the Alysh Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan.

Iran steel productions exceed 53mn tons last year

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Major mining, mineral and industrial companies of the country managed to produce more than 53,245,200 tons of crude steel and steel products last Iranian year. (from March 21, 2021 to March 20, 2022).

Moscow bans Canadian PM’s wife from entering Russia

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Russia has banned Canadian Prime Minister’s wife Sophie Trudeau, Canadian air force commander Eric Jean Kenny and 24 other people, including officials and top managers, from entering Russia, the country’s foreign ministry said.

9 more bodies found in Kashmir tunnel collapse, toll at 10

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Officials say rescuers have found the bodies of nine more workers in Indian-controlled Kashmir, taking the death toll to 10 after part of a tunnel collapsed in the Himalayan region.

Ukrainian negotiator rules out ceasefire to Russia: report

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Ukraine on Saturday ruled out agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia and said Kyiv would not accept any deal with Moscow that involved ceding territory.

Transfer of power in Saudi Arabia imminent: Saudi source

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – A Saudi source told media news that the transfer of power in Saudi Arabia is imminent.

Attack on Turkey positions to continue, says Ahrar Sinjar

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Claiming responsibility for the Saturday attack on the Turkish base in Northern Iraq, the Iraqi resistance group “Ahrar Sinjar” vowed to continue its operations and attacks against Turkey's positions in Iraq.