Iraq bans all anti-Iran groups from operating on its soil

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Qasim Al-Araji, Iraqi National Security Advisor has announced a ban on the activities of all groups that are against Iran on Iraqi soil in line with the security pact previously signed between the two countries.

Explosion in Germany's north injures several people

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – An explosion occurred in the port area of the Timmendorfer-Strand municipality (Schleswig-Holstein federal state) in northern Germany.

Leader's envoy visits injured in recent port blast, inferno

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A representative from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has visited the injured and the familieis of the victims in the recent blast and subsequent large fire in Hormozgan Province in the south of the country on Thursday.

Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce:

Tehran, Baghdad have potential to boost annual trade to $20bn

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce has said that the two countries have high potential to increase their annual trade up to $20 billion in the coming years.

Media speculate about reasons behind delaying Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian sources have explained to Lebanese Al-Mayadeen about the reasons for the postponement of the talks between Tehran and Washington, which had been set for Saturday.

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz being replaced

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Local media in the United States have said that President Donald Trump has fired National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his team.

Iran says Oman proposed postponing nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says that the indirect talks between Iran-US set for Saturday were postponed at the suggestion of the Omani mediators, adding that a new date will be announced later.

Iran beach soccer begin World Cup with win over Mauritania

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The Iranian national beach soccer team beat the national team of Mauritania on Thursday in their first match in the World Cup underway in Seychelles.

US-Iran talks set for Saturday postponed: report

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A fourth round of talks between the United States and Iran, which was due to take place in Rome on Saturday, is postponed until next week, an American journalist has said as confirmed by the mediator of the talks.

US, Ukraine sign minerals deal: Treasury Department

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Ukrainian and US officials have signed a joint economic investment deal that includes granting the US access to Ukrainian rare earths minerals, the Treasury Department announced on Wednesday.

Yemeni Leader calls US, its allies "Octopus of Evil"

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Leader of the Yemeni Ansarallah movement Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi has described the United States and the Israeli regime as "Octopus of Evil" who have launched both military wars and soft wars on Muslims.

Leader to receive Hajj officials for a meeting next week

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will receive the Iranian organizers of this year’s Hajj rituals in Tehran’s Hosseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) next week on Sunday.

South Korea’s acting president Han Duck-soo resigns

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, announced on Thursday that he was stepping down.

12 killed in Philippines after bus slams into vehicles

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A speeding passenger bus slammed into a row of vehicles lined up at a highway toll booth Thursday in the northern Philippines, killing at least 12 people, including children, police said.

US warplanes conduct new strikes in Al-Jawf province in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – US warplanes conducted strikes in Al-Jawf province in Yemen on Thursday for a second day in a row after the Wednesday attacks.

Iran ready to meet Tajikistan’s industrial needs: minister

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak expressed his country’s readiness to meet industrial demands of Tajikistan in the fields of chemical and food industries.

Tehran condemns new US sanctions imposed against Iran

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the new US sanctions imposed against individuals and legal entities in Iran and several other countries under the guise of cooperating with Iran.

Dialogue prerequisite of Persian Gulf Security: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Sustainable security in the Persian Gulf region strictly hinges on dialogue and mutual respect, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

Iran focus on reaching 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup final

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Fresh from lifting the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 in March, Iran will shift their focus towards the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 that kicks off on Thursday.

Ahmadian to China FM:

Iran, China oppose unilateralism in international relations

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has told the Chinese foreign minister both countries share the same position with regard to opposition to unilateralism on the international stage.

Official:

Promulgating private sector promotion law timely, significant

TEHRAN, May 1 (MNA) –The promulgation of China private sector promotion law is timely and of great significance, the head of the economic law department of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

Israeli regime's firefighters struggle to contain blazes

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Israeli regime's firefighting teams are continuing to operate in six main areas to battle flames outside Quds.

Iran Leader advisor calls for dialogue with Arab states

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi says that there has to be a serious dialogue between Iran and the Persian Gulf littoral Arab states amid the Israeli regime's domination threats.

Iran UN envoy:

France’s claim on nuclear program unfounded, irresponsible

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to UN rejected French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot’s accusations that Iran is “on the cusp of developing nuclear weapons,” characterizing such allegations as irresponsible.

Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Millions of dollars in US grants for Jordan's largest water desalination project abruptly dried up when President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to foreign aid in January.

Vietnam pres. extends condolences to Pezeshkian on port fire

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Vietnamese President Luong Cuong has extended his condolences to the government and people of Iran following the tragic incident at Shahid Rajaee Port, which resulted in the loss of Iranian lives.