Iran deputy FM:

Talks with US focus on nuclear issue, lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian negotiating team in indirect talks with the United States says the negotiations should focus on two issues of the Iranian nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.

"Moving the goalposts’ could derail Iran-US talks: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that making fundamental mistakes could disrupt the negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Diplomacy urgently needed, Grossi says after talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said Wednesday "diplomacy is urgently needed," after he met with top Iranian diplomat in Tehran.

Iran FM to Pakistani counterpart:

Perpetrators behind terror attack in SE Iran must be punished

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for identifying and punishing the perpetrators behind a recent terrorist attack in southeast Iran, which resulted in deaths of some Pakistani nationals.

Iran win Syria in FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran defeated Syria 65-55 Tuesday night in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Div. B – WABA Qualification Tournament.

Esteghlal, Gol Gohar draw at Iran professional league

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Gol Gohar and Esteghlal football teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

Iraq's al-Hakim welcomes Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim has said that Iraq has always stood by the Iranian people and government, welcoming the recently started Iran-US talks.

Gen. Bagheri:

Iran’s anti-terrorism cooperation with Tajikistan on agenda

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said interaction and cooperation between the armed forces of Iran and Tajikistan is at its highest level and is constantly growing and developing.

Iranian hospital uses angiography tech. for brain treatment

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian hospital has employed cutting-edge angiography technology for brain vascular treatment, which obviates the need to open the skull, thus ensuring a safer and less invasive method to cure patients with brain problem.

Iran-Russia trade turnover to grow to $10 billion in 4 years

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A senior analyst of Iran-Russia economic relations has announced a possible jump in bilateral trade between Iran and Russia to $10 billion over the next four years.

War minister Katz:

Israel troops to remain in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria indefinitely

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Israeli war minister Israel Katz says the regime’s forces will remain in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran amid talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iranian oil exports and oil shipments a few days before the upcoming talks with Iran on the removal of sanctions and the nuclear program.

IAEA chief Grossi visits Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.

Women, children killed in relentless Israeli bombing of Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Intensified Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 20 people, including women and children, in the Gaza Strip, the besieged territory's civil defense agency says.

Rome likely to host next round of Iran-US indirect talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Some media have reported that the second round of Iran-US indirect negotiations will be held in the Italian capital of Rome on Saturday, while the spokesman of Iranian foreign minister has cast doubt on that.

Army, IRGC are strong fortress to defend Iran: Salami

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has said that the country’s army and IRGC forces are a strong fortress to defend the Islamic Iran against external threats.

Gaza death toll from Israeli aggression rises to 51,025

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced that the number of martyrs of the Israeli army's attacks on the Gaza Strip has increased to 51,025.

Xi visits Malaysia with message:

China’s a better partner than US amid Trump's trade war

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia as part of a Southeast Asian tour which is seen as delivering a personal message that Beijing is a more reliable trading partner than the United States.

Iran's Araghchi to visit Moscow tomorrow

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Moscow on Thursday to hold talks with Russian officials.

Qatari official:

Doha talked to Russia on resolving Iranian nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, says that his country held talks with Russia in resolving the issue of Iranian nuclear program.

Pezeshkian says Iran-US talks proceeding normally

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the process of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington is proceeding normally.

Russia ratifies strategic partnership deal with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday ratified a strategic partnership deal signed between Moscow and Tehran in early 2025.

Iran to discuss potential deal with US on acceptable terms

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran is ready to discuss the terms of a potential deal with the US if Washington adopts a constructive stance and does not insist on the complete elimination of Iran's nuclear program, Iran's foreign minister said.

Israeli regime martyrs two Palestinian young men in Jenin

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Local media in Palestinian occupied West Bank reported on Wednesday the martyrdom of two young Palestinians in Jenin by the Zionist Israeli regime's soldiers.

Iran reacts to continued US attacks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has reacted to the US airstrikes on Yemen, which have resulted in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.

Saudi Arabia launches artillery, missile attack on Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Local sources in Yemen reported artillery and missile attacks from Saudi Arabia.

Israeli army launches drone attack in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Local media in the occupied territories on Wednesday reported a drone attack by the Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.