Iran’s Dariaei takes gold in 2025 Sanda World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Sedigheh Dariaei Varkadeh won a gold medal in the 10th Sanda World Cup on Tuesday.

Gharibabadi reports on meeting btw. Iran, Russia, China

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has detailed about the trilateral meeting held between Iran, Russia, and China in Moscow on Tuesday.

FM Araghchi:

Oman indirect negotiations as much an opportunity as a test

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister has said that the upcoming indirect talks with the United States in Oman are as much an opportunity as they are a test, stressing Iran's seriousness in the negotiations.

Iran discover opponents in FIBA Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The path to the trophy for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 has been determined as the groups for the thirty-first edition of the event were confirmed in Tuesday's draw.

US Pres. Trump:

China wants a deal but they don't know how to get it started

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump claims that China wants a deal but it does not know how to get it started.

Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days, the Russian media have reported.

18 dead after roof of Dominican Republic club collapses

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – At least 18 people are dead after the roof of a Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed early Tuesday, according to Dominican Republic police.

AEOI head reveals fields of Iran nuclear achievements

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the new achievements set to be unveiled tomorrow include fields of the nuclear fuel cycle, healthcare, and treatment, as well as industry.

Chinese nationals fighting for Russia captured: Zelenskyy

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday claimed arresting two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region.

Iran to present 200 oil investment opportunities worth $135b

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) will introduce over 200 investment opportunities in the country’s upstream oil and gas sector in the current year, Deputy Investment and Business Director Amir Moghiseh announced.

Iran’s roads min. meets with Azeri pres. Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who also chairs the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss bilateral ties and economic coop.

Russia's state Duma ratifies treaty on strategic partnership

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Russia’s State Duma (lower house of parliament) has ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran.

Helyeh Doutaghi case and lack of freedom of speech in West

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The following is a statement in solidarity with pro-Palestine Iranian scholar Helia Doutaghi residing in the United States, and against academic and political repression in the West.

Israel kills 58 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – At least 58 Palestinians have been killed and 213 injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.

Araghchi holds talks with Algerian FM in Algiers

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with his Algerian counterpart on a visit to Algiers on Tuesday.

UK ex-envoy to Tehran:

Iran wants serious negotiations, not accept surrender

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The UK’s ex-envoy to Tehran says Tehran views any upcoming talks as a test of American seriousness, rather than a prelude to surrender.

Russia welcomes contacts between US and Iran in Oman

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia backed both direct and indirect talks between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program as offering a chance for the de-escalation of tensions between the two sides.

Russia not to give military help as per treaty with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has said that Moscow will not be obliged to provide military assistance to Tehran under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement previously signed with Iran in case of a US attack.

FM releases more details on upcoming Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi released more details about upcoming talks between Iran and US delegation in Oman on Saturday.

Syrian people stage massive pro-Palestine rally in Damascus

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Syrian citizens held a massive demonstration in support of Palestine, Gaza, and the resistance movement in Damascus' famous Hamidiya market to condemn Israeli aggression against the oppressed Palestinians in the enclave.

Trilateral talks begin in Moscow on Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program got underway in Moscow on Tuesday.

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NATO chief reacts to China military expansion

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday.

South Korea sets snap presidential election for June 3

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to succeed recently ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's acting leader Han Duck-soo announced Tuesday.

Israel’s war on Gaza killed 211 journalists: Media Office

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Gaza’s Government Media Office has issued a statement urging global support for Palestinian journalists following Israel’s deadly raid on a media tent early yesterday morning.