Trump imposes 125% tariffs on China, reduces global rater

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

China issues travel warning for citizens heading to US

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday issued a risk alert for Chinese citizens planning to visit the United States, citing the recent decline in China-US economic and trade ties.

Iran to host deBlock 2025 International Blockchain Conference

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The deBlock 2025 International Blockchain Conference will be held in Tehran on 15-16 June 2025.

Number of martyrs in Gaza's Al-Shujaiya bombing rises to 35

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – Local media in the occupied territories on Wednesday reported an increase in the number of martyrs of the terrible crime committed by the Zionist regime in bombing of Al-Shujaiya neighborhood in eastern Gaza City to 35.

Iran, Armenia to conduct joint military exercise

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Armenia will carry out joint military exercise on April 9-10, 2025.

China rejects military involvement in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said Wednesday.

European Union imposes a 25% tariff on US

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of Saturday talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department has said in a statement on Wednesday that it has added five entities and an individual over their alleged roles in advancing Iran's nuclear program.

A terrible fire breaks out in Karbala

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – Local media in Iraq on Wednesday reported that a massive fire broke out in a hotel in holy city of Karbala.

We want to have good relations with Iran: Aliyev

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said that his government wants to have good relations with all our neighbors, including Iran.

French minister urges companies to halt investments in US

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – French ]ndustry Minister Marc Ferracci Wednesday urged French companies to suspend their investments in the United States, given clashes between France and Europe with US President Donald Trump's administration over tariffs.

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Iran taking protective measures against US harsh rhetoric

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian authorities are taking the necessary protective measures in response to the harsh rhetoric of the United States, Peskov said.

Yemen attacks US carrier, Israeli positions: Spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree has said that the Yemeni armed forces have targeted a US aircraft carrier and the positions of Israeli military in occupied lands in continuation of their operations.

Iran FM wraps up trip to Algeria after holding talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – – Iranian Foreign Minister has returned to the Iranian capital after his visit to Algiers for talks with Algerian officials to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Israeli regime kills dozens in Gaza's Shujayea district

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – At least 29 Palestinians are killed, 55 wounded, and 80 missing in a series of powerful Israeli air strikes on Shujayea district in eastern Gaza City.

China responds to Donald Trump's tariff onslaught

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The Chinese finance ministry said that these additional tariffs will be imposed on goods from the US from April 10.

White House repeats claim on talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The White House has claimed that the upcoming Iran-US talks in Oman will be “direct,” after Tehran announced that the two sides will hold high-level “indirect” negotiations on Saturday.

60,000 Gaza children malnourished as Israel's ban continues

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – As food supplies dwindle in Gaza, more and more children are suffering from malnutrition, medics and aid workers warn.

Russia’s Kazan, Iran’s Isfahan ink sisterhood agreement

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – Russia’s Kazan city and Iran’s historic city of Isfahan signed a sisterhood agreement at Chehelsotun Museum Palace in a ceremony on Wednesday.

Indonesia to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Indonesia is ready to temporarily shelter Palestinians hit by the war in Gaza, President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday, estimating there could be 1,000 in the first wave, as he started a trip to the West Asia and Turkey.

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Iran accession to CFT, Palermo Convention to be discussed

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s conditional accession to the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and the Palermo Convention) will be discussed in the Expediency Discernment Council meeting next week.

Leader stressed indirect talks with US due to lack of trust

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The President of Iran stated that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that the negotiations with the US should be indirect due to a lack of trust.

Iran to enter 3rd phase of nuclear industry: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that the country will enter the third phase of the development of its nuclear industry, the phase which is empowering and authoritative.