IRGC rejects claims over merchant ship in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy's First Zone rejected baseless claims against IRGC regarding a ship that called for help in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Eydian wins silver in 2023 Asian Junior Athletics C'ship

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Female Iranian sprinter Nazanin Fatemeh Eydian has demonstrated remarkable skills and determination at the 2023 Asian Junior Athletics Championships in South Korea, winning a silver medal in the high-status tournament.

Iran to officially reopen diplomatic missions in S Arabia

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Embassy of Iran in Riyadh, the country's Consulate General in Jeddah, and the Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be officially reopened on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Grossi:

Progress made in implementing Iran-IAEA joint statement

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Addressing the June meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency said that progress has been made in implementing the Iran-IAEA joint statement about safeguard issues.

30 killed in armed attacks on Nigerian villages

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – At least 30 people were killed in attacks by armed men on several villages in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto.

Russia starts naval exercises in seas of Japan, Okhotsk

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that the country's Pacific Fleet forces have started operational exercises in the waters of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

FM spox.:

Azeri people must be scared of Israeli regime 'not' Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The people of Azerbaijan must be scared of the Zionist regime, not the civilized and Muslim nation of Iran, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said in reaction to the recent move of Baku against Tehran.

Armenian Security Council:

Yerevan, Baku may sign peace treaty by end of 2023

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan said on Sunday that Yerevan and Baku could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year.

SA pledges oil cuts in July as OPEC+ extends deal into 2024

HRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia will make a deep cut to its output in July on top of a broader OPEC+ deal to limit supply into 2024 as the group seeks to boost flagging oil prices.

Baku Airport denies cancellation of flights to Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Heydar Aliyev International Airport denied reports of canceling flights from Baku to Tehran, an Azeri source reported early Monday.

Russia says;

Ukrainian offensive foiled, hundreds of Kyiv's troops killed

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry says its forces have thwarted a large-scale offensive by Ukraine in the southern region of Donetsk, killing hundreds of Kyiv's troops.

Armed attack leaves 5 dead, 8 injured in Ecuador

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Five people were killed and eight others were wounded when three gunmen launched an attack on a house in Guayaquil, one of the Ecuadorian cities plagued by organized crime.

New fighting reported in Sudan capital as ceasefire expires

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) –Sudan's army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have resumed fighting in the capital Khartoum after the expiration of a temporary ceasefire, which entered into force last month.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Tehran seeks close cooperation, expansion of ties with Ankara

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has congratulated his Turkish counterpart on his appointment as the country's new top diplomat, calling for the development of relations between the two neighboring nations.

Kiani clinches gold medal at 2023 Taekwondo World C'ships

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian female taekwondo athlete Nahid Kiani has made history by clinching the coveted gold medal at the 2023 Taekwondo World Championships.