Iran FM:

Optimism may be warranted but only with lots of caution

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister, who led the Iranian negotiating team in the indirect talks with the United States in Rome on Saturday, says that "For now, optimism may be warranted but only with a great deal of caution."

US bombers conduct airstrikes on different Yemeni provinces

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The United States warplanes conducted new aggression on Yemen on Saturday.

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest exchange of prisoners

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 246 prisoners of war each on Saturday, the largest since the outbreak of the war over three years ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

Iran-US indirect talks gaining momentum: Omani FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi after indirect talks between Iran and the United States held in the Italian capital of Rome on Saturday that their talks were gaining momentum.

IAEA chief Grossi, US special envoy Witkoff meet in Rome

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA)– Media reported Saturday that US President's Special Envoy for West Asia Steve Witkoff met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi Rome amid an indirect talks between Iran and US.

Iran one of major strategic regional partners for Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Tajikistan’s Energy Minister Daler Juma describes Iran a key strategic partner and calls for strengthening cooperation in various fields.

Families of Israeli captives urge protest against Netanyahu

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Families of Israeli prisoners called for mass demonstrations against Netanyahu and in support of the return of prisoners from Gaza Strip.

Iran-Uzbekistan to ink PTA to spur bilateral trade: chairman

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says that a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) will be signed between Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan next month.

Iran, US seek fair, enduring, binding deal: Oman FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Omani foreign ministry has issued a statement after the indirect talks between Iran and the United States in the Italian capital, saying that the two sides aim to seal a fair, enduring and binding deal.

Iran's foreign minister comments on Rome nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commented on the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Rome.

Putin declares two-day truce in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Vladimir Putin says he expects Ukraine to join Russia's 30-hour ceasefire set to start 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday and end at 12 midnight on Sunday

Next round of Iran-US talks to be held next week: Spox.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that the next round of Tehran-Washington talks is set to be held next week.

Body of fighter guarding Edan Alexander recovered: Abu Obaida

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Military Spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades Abu Obaida announced the retrieval of body of a martyr who had been tasked with guarding the captive, Edan Alexander. The fate of the prisoner and those holding him remains unknown.

NIOC to introduce 23 oil, gas exploration blocks

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is set to introduce 23 onshore and offshore exploration blocks to accelerate hydrocarbon resource exploration and attract investment.

Israel launches drone attack on Meiss El Jabal in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The local media in Lebanon on Saturday reported that Israeli regime conducted a drone strike on Meiss El Jabal in Lebanon.

At least 92 killed by Israel in last two days: MoH

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Gaza Ministry of Health says that in addition to the 92 deaths caused by Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours, 219 wounded people also arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

IUMS chief condemns Islamic world's silence on Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The secretary-general of Qatar-based International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) has strongly condemned the silence of the Islamic world in the face of the genocidal war of the criminal Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.

20 killed by cattle herders in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Twenty people were killed when suspected cattle herders attacked communities in central Nigeria's Benue State on Thursday, police said, amid a resurgence of deadly clashes between farmers and herders.

Iran, US likely to hold 3rd round of talks in coming days

Tehran and Washington will likely hold the third round of nuclear negotiations in the coming days, according to media reports.

Second round of Iran-US talks wrapped up

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The second round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington was wrapped up.

Six Israeli troops killed, injured in Gaza resistance ambush

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – One Israeli soldier was reportedly killed and five others critically injured following an ambush by resistance forces in Al-Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City on Saturday, local media in the occupied lands said.

Baghaei comments on Iran-US talks in Rome

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has commented on the indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome.

Yemen shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Sanaa: Saree

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that Yemeni forces have shot down a US MQ-9 drone while it was carrying out missions in the skies over Sanaa.

FM Araghchi to RT:

Israel unable to attack Iran: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Israeli regime has never been able to attack Iran, nor will it be in the future.

Russia claims its forces killed 315 Ukrainian soldiers Sat.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russian Units from its Battlegroup Center have killed more than 315 Ukrainian troops over the past 24 hours in the special military operation in Ukraine, a statement by the center said on Saturday.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) –  Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the US and Iran.

Gaza death toll tops 51,100 as Israeli army kills 92 more

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 92 more Palestinians, bringing the death toll from Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023 to 51,157, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Russia says it has retaken another village in Kursk

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia's Kursk region, officials said Saturday.

Iran’s Parsa Fallah joins to Oklahoma State basketball

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Former Oregon State forward Parsa Fallah is transferring to another Oklahoma State basketball team.