Iran to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Iran national football team are set to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile, according to Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation.

Iran finish runners-up in 2025 SAT Futsal Championship

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s futsal team were held to a goalless draw by Thailand in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Monday and finished in second place in the tournament.

ISIL-affiliated terrorist team dismantled in Kordestan prov.

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A terrorist team affiliated with the ISIL terrorist group was dismantled in Iran’s Kordestan province on Monday.

US presenter close to Trump warns against conflict with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A renowned TV presenter close to US President Donald Trump has warned in a post on social media against the dangers of initiating conflict against Iran.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree:

Yemeni armed forces continue to target US warships in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces continue to target US warships in Red Sea in response to the US and Israeli crimes committed against Yemenis, according to the spokesperson of Yemeni Armed Forces on Monday.

Two Syrians killed, one Lebanese injured in Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Two Syrian citizens were martyred, and a Lebanese was injured when the occupying regime of Israel attacked a car and a motorcycle in southern Lebanon.

Iran FM Araghchi to visit Algeria for talks on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Algeria to hold bilateral talks with high-ranking officials of the African country.

Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – President Donald Trump has threatened new 50% tariffs on China unless Beijing lifts its retaliatory duties on U.S. exports by tomorrow.

Mauritanians stage sit-in at US Embassy over Gaza genocide

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Thousands of Mauritanians gathered outside the US Embassy in Nouakchott on Saturday evening in a large-scale sit-in to protest against Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Hezbollah armillary commander martyred in Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The commander of the Lebanese Hezbollah artillery unit was martyred in an Israeli drone attack on his vehicle in the south of the country.

Students in Bangladesh protest Israel's onslaught on Gazans

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Students expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people during pro-Palestine rally in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Sunday and called for protests and a general strike in universities on Monday.

Palestinians stage strike in WB as Israel intensifies attacks

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Palestinians across the West Bank have launched a general strike to protest ongoing Israeli war of genocide against the Gaza Strip that has so far claimed lives of upwards of 50,600 people, mostly women and children.

Germany urges probe into shocking Israeli killing of medics

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Germany has called for an urgent investigation into “shocking” accusations that Israeli forces knowingly fired on a convoy of ambulances in an attack that killed 15 aid workers in Gaza on March 23.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange dives for 2nd day over US tarrifs

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange tumble for a second day as investor concern over a global trade war intensified following the Trump administration’s new tariff policy.

Iran posts $14.6bn trade deficit in 2024

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has posted a trade deficit of $14.6 billion for the calendar year to March 20 amid a significant surge in gold imports into the country.

France strongly condemns continued Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the Israeli continued attacks on Gaza Strip.

Ukraine uses German HF-1 UAVs to strike Russian forces

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have begun using German-manufactured HF-1 drones equipped with artificial intelligence.

Russia-China-Iran nuclear-related meeting due in Moscow: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program will be held in Moscow on Tuesday.

Iran favors negotiations but not at any cost: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will not negotiate "at any cost" but his administration is seeking engagement and negotiations.

Netanyahu takes longer path to US to avoid ICC arrest warrant

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Netanyahu, under International Criminal Court investigation and an arrest warrant for crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, arrived in Washington.

Russia, Tajikistan launch joint counter-terror drills

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Russian and Tajik troops have launched joint counter-terror drills at the Kharb-Maidon mountain and desert practice range in the south of Tajikistan, according to the press office of Russia’s Central Military District.

Number of journalists killed in Gaza rises to 210

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The number of media personnel killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2023 has risen to 210 after the killing of journalist Helmi al-Faqawi, the Government Media Office has said.

Brig. Gen. Pourdastan:

Crushing response awaits any foolish move from enemies

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan says that if enemy makes a foolish move, it will face a crushing and regretful response from the Iranian Armed Forces.

Russia ready to resolve US-Iran nuclear issue: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was ready to do all it could to help resolve tensions between the United States and Iran around Tehran's nuclear programme.

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall envoys from Algeria

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew their respective ambassadors from Algeria in response to the downing of a Malian drone last week, the group said late Sunday.

Gaza death toll rises above 50,700 since Oct. 2023

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – At least 57 people have been killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours and 137 injured, Gaza’s Government Media Office has said in its latest update.

Israel conducts airstrikes on southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) –  Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike in the country’s south killed one person Monday, the latest such raid despite a delicate truce between Israel and Hezbollah, and after a US envoy visited.

What is Gilsonite?

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) –Gilsonite is a high-demand raw material used in oil drilling, asphalt, and printing industries.