Pezeshkian to Saudi defense minister:

Iran, S Arabia can be role model for regional cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for strengthening unity in Muslim world, calling for the expansion of Iran-Saudi Arabia cooperation in all areas to help resolve regional issues.

FM Araghchi delivers Leader's message to President Putin

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi handed over a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow on Thursday.

US tariffs further reduce Hollywood charm in China

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Once the king of China's silver screen, Hollywood now finds itself sidelined, as local blockbusters surge and Washington's tariffs against the rest of the world add fuel to shifting audience sentiment.

AEOI chief:

Iran expects IAEA to exercise impartiality, professionalism

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Iran’s consistent expectation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to uphold impartiality and professional conduct.

Minister hands over Saudi King's letter to Iran's Leader

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman handed over a message from his country's king to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Alo Khamenei in a meeting in Tehran on Thursday.

Iran does not hesitate to defend its interests: IRGC general

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force lauded the True Promise retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime in 2024, saying that those operations proved that Iran does not hesitate in defense of its interests.

Threats to hit Iran's nuclear sites unacceptable: IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says that the threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities are unacceptable as such attacks will add to existing problems.

Grossi wraps up Tehran trip after meeting Iranian officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi left Tehran after holding talks with Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Senior Iranian, Chinese diplomats hold meeting in Vienna

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador Li Song, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, met with Ambassador Reza Najafi, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Iran to Vienna.

Araghchi sheds light on Leader's message to Putin

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Moscow Thursday that the message that he carries from Leader of Islamic Revolution to the Russian president is about international developments, the region and bilateral relations.

Saudi defense minister visits Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman has arrived in Tehran, the Iranian capital, to hold talks with Iranian military officials.

Hamas rejects proposal on resistance group's disarmament

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has reportedly rejected an Israeli regime's proposal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza that called on the Gaza resistance group to disarm.

IAEA, AEOI chiefs hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The talks between Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi have started in Tehran on Thursday.

Iran's foreign minister to visit India in May: Indian media

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is planning to visit India in early May, local Indian media have said.

23 killed in Israeli strikes on tents of displaced Gazans

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Palestinian media said Thursday that Israeli warplanes struck several tents overnight housing displaced Palestinians in the southern Khan Younis area, killing 23 people.

Iran FM Araghchi departs for Russia at Lavrov's invitation

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – According to spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Moscow to hold talks with Russian officials at the invitation of Russian counterpart.

FM Araghchi says had useful talks with visiting IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – "Had useful discussion with visiting IAEA chief Grossi. In the coming months, the Agency can play a crucial role in peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear file," according to the Iranian foreign minister on Thursday.

Some Arab media claim Saudi defense minister to visit Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman will visit Tehran on Thursday, according to Arab media in the region.

FM Araghchi calls on IAEA to focus on technical matters

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister has stressed the need for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to stick to its professional and technical obligations rather than being influenced by political pressures in dealing with Iran.