Jailed Iranian reporter in France vows to fight for Palestine

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A pro-Palestine Iranian-French journalist, who was briefly arrested recently by French police for his activism, says he is determined to continue advocating for Palestinian rights, despite the harsh experience he endured.

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with US on Apr. 30

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Ukraine is ready to sign the long-anticipated minerals agreement with the US, which could happen as early as April 30, a source in the President's Office has told the Kyiv Independent.

Tajik FM signs memorial book for Iran Bandar Abbas port blast

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin signed the memorial book for the tragic incident of Shahid Rajaee Port of Bandar Abbas during his visit to the Iranian Embassy on Wednesday.

Three dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli massacre in Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Nearly three dozen Palestinians, including children, have been killed in Israeli overnight attacks on the Gaza Strip, as the occupying regime continues its genocidal war in the besieged territory.

Pakistani army continues its exercises amid escalated tension

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Pakistan Army's war exercises continue in the wake of an escalated tension with the neighboring country India after the Pahalgam attack.

SNSC chief:

Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's defense doctrine

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has said that Iran will not give up on its inalienable right to peaceful use of atomic energy, adding that nukes have no place in Iran's doctrine.

US imposes sanctions on Iran oil traders amid nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The US State Department announced sanctions against seven entities engaged in trading Iranian petroleum products Wednesday, a few days before the fourth round of talks between the two talks in the Italian capital.

Iran FM spox:

PG Day a chance to recall common history of regional people

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the National Day of the Persian Gulf is an opportunity to recall the common history of the people of the region.

Israeli regime deploys army to control fire near holy Quds

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Israeli War Minister Israel Katz ordered troops to deploy on Wednesday to support firefighters battling rapidly spreading wildfires near the holy Quds, calling the situation a "national emergency".

Ambassador announces Pakistan position on Pahalgam incident

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, H.E. ambassador of Pakistan in Iran had a media interaction today to explain the position of Pakistan on Pahalgam incident on 30 April, 2025.

Iran diplomat to ICJ:

All evidence points to genocide being committed by Israel

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi delivered a speech to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Wednesday, during which he said all evidence suggests genocide in Gaza.

Russian Embassy congratulates Persian Gulf Day to Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Russian Embassy in Tehran has congratulated the Iranians on the anniversary of the National Persian Gulf Day.

Kremlin confirms Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday.

Lebanese Druze leader warns against Israeli regime’s plots

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Reacting to the developments in the Damascus southern suburb, a leader of the Lebanese Druze community warned against escalating conflict as plotted by the Israeli regime in Syria and Lebanon.

World’s largest solar telescope captures photo of the Sun

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – A newly released image of the sun captured by the world’s largest solar telescope shows the surface of our nearest star in unprecedented detail, shedding light on its fiery complexity.

India planning to attack within 36 hours: Pakistani minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – A Pakistani minister has said that his country has credible intelligence that India intends to carry out military action against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours.

Iran’s Ahmadian arrives in Brazil for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has arrived in Brazil to hold talks with the Islamic Republic’s fellow members in the BRICS group of emerging economies.

Massive fire breaks out in Al-Quds

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Local media in the Zionist regime on Wednesday reported that a fire broke out in rangelands around the city of Al-Quds.

What is happening in Syria's Ashrafiyat Sahnaya?

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – An armed group has emerged in southern Damascus in Syria called the Mountain Battalion that has warned against any offensive by the HTS-led regime on Ashrafiyat Sahnaya region.

US warplanes conduct strikes in Al-Jawf province in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Local media in Yemen reported new airstrikes by the US fighter jets in the Al-Jawf province in northern Yemen On Wednesday.

Turkey allows Netanyahu's plane to use its airspace

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Turkey has allowed the use of its airspace for the plane of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Azerbaijan.

GECF chief expresses condolences to Iran over port blast

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) secretary general has expressed condolences to the Iranian people and government over the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas of Hormozgan province.

Man convicted of spying for Mossad executed in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, who had been convicted of espionage for the Israeli Mossad intelligence agency

Leading Russian carmaker eyes localization project in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Russia’s top car manufacturer "AvtoVAZ" eyes to launch a localization project in Iran where it can assemble the latest version of its popular Lada model.

Report;

US aircraft carrier to leave after intense Yemeni strikes

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The USS Harry S. Truman, a US Navy aircraft carrier, is reportedly preparing to exit the Red Sea after coming under a series of coordinated missile and drone strikes by Yemen’s Armed Forces.

Explosion hits residential area in northern China

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – An explosion hit a residential area in northern China on Wednesday, in the second such incident in the past two days, state media reported.

Iran rejects sabotage theory over Bandar Abbas blast incident

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian government has ruled out the sabotage theory in the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, citing human error as the most likely cause, pending final investigation results.

Araghchi:

New US sanctions will have negative impact on talks process

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized recent US sanctions amid ongoing indirect talks, warning that such “provocative actions” cast doubt on Washington’s seriousness in the negotiations.

In Persian Gulf;

Iran seizes vessel smuggling over 84,000 liters of fuel

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian border guards have intercepted a vessel in the waters of Minab County, seizing over 84,000 liters of smuggled fuel in one of the largest maritime anti-smuggling operations in recent months.