US sanctions Iranian tech companies, individuals

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department announced sanctions on Iranian internet companies and individuals on Friday.

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold talks in South Africa

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in Cape Town.

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win Bishkek world competitions

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers won the World Championships in Kyrgyzstan after winning 8 medals on Friday.

China urges Kiev allies to stop sending weapons to end war

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – Ukraine’s allies should stop sending weapons to Kyiv and move towards negotiations to bring lasting peace, China’s envoy for Eurasian affairs said.

US air force denies AI drone ‘killed’ its operator

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The US air force has denied it has conducted an AI simulation in which a drone decided to “kill” its operator to prevent it from interfering with its efforts to achieve its mission.

UAE FM stresses expanding economic, trade ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) –The Iranian foreign minister held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the BRICS Meeting.

Geraei brothers bag gold, silver in Bishkek wrestling

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers Mohammad Ali Geraei and Mohammad Reza Geraei snatched gold and silver respectively in Bishkek Ranking Series 2023 wrestling.

9 dead in Senegal protests over opposition leader's sentence

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – At least nine people were killed in Senegal clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to two years in prison for "corrupting the youth," Senegal interior minister said Friday.

Iran can be reliable partner for BRICS: FM

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said that Iran can be a reliable partner for BRICS member states and countries that have the same viewpoints.

Taremi becomes best striker in Portuguese Primeira Liga

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian striker of the Porto team, gained the highest score among the football strikers in Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Dynamism in Iran's diplomacy worthy of praise: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) –Referring to president Raeisi's trip to Indonesia, the provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran said that the diplomatic activities of government are admirable and show the new dynamism in Iran's foreign policy.

Ukraine shells Belgorod, kills two, wounds two others

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – Local media in Russia have said that Ukrainian military shelled areas in Belgorod region on Friday, killing and wounding 4 people.

Taliban reaffirms commitment to Hirmand treaty with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Taliban Minister of Energy and Water of Taliban, Abdul Latif Mansur, emphasized the need for negotiations to address the issue of the Helmand water treaty, reaffirming Afghan commitment to Iran's water rights.

At least 4 killed in Egypt sandstorm (+ VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – A major sandstorm on Thursday turned the sky above Cairo orange and created some fatalities, state media reported.

Pakistan takes steps to facilitate Iran oil, gas imports

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – Pakistan has decided to facilitate the imports of crude oil and gas condensate from Iran, a list of commercial goods prepared by Pakistani Ministry of Commerce shows.

US, Israeli regime officials hold anti-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The US National Security Advisor discussed Iran's nuclear program in a meeting with the National Security Advisor and Minister of Strategic Affairs of the Zionist Israeli regime.

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BRICS should seek responses to challenges amid West actions

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – BRICS countries against the background of the West’s actions should seek joint responses to existing challenges, Russian Foreign Minister said at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting on Thursday.

Protests continue against UK meddling in Muslims affairs

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – After the UK government shutdown Islamic Center of England, the Muslims in the European country have continued to protest against the government meddling in the Muslim affairs.

US sanctions members of Iran’s IRGC, alleged affiliates

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The United States has imposed new sanctions on members of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as well as individuals and entities it claims to be affiliates of the country's elite military force.

Iran membership in SCO to be finalized in July: FM

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said that Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be finalized in July, when the next summit of the organization is set to take place.