Iran's foreign ministry issues statement on Nakba Day

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the occasion of Nakba Day, slamming the continuation of the Israeli regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Iranian trade delegation to visit Moscow in coming days

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Russia said a large Iranian trade delegation, led by the head of the Chamber of Commerce, will visit Moscow next week amid growing bilateral cooperation.

Iran's Ayat Sharifi crowned Asia’s strongest man

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian super-heavyweight lifter Ayat Sharifi has been crowned “Strongest Man in Asia” after securing two gold medals and one silver at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China.

Russia will take verified countermeasures to EU sanctions

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Moscow will not leave the EU sanctions against it without a response and will take verified countermeasures that would take into account, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.

Ferdowsi saved Iran: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson celebrated Ferdowsi Day, emphasizing that the renowned Persian poet safeguarded Iran’s identity by preserving its language.

Iran’s nuclear capability a national right

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that nuclear technology is Iran’s right and will be used solely for peaceful purposes.

Israeli drone targets vehicle in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – An Israeli drone has struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, highlighting repeated ceasefire violations since the truce with Hezbollah.

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Turkey's capital Ankara

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Ankara, Konya, and neighboring cities in central Turkey.

Putin offered precisely direct talks between Russia, Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his statement on May 11, proposed precise direct talks between Moscow and Kiev.

US presented Iran with nuclear deal proposal: source

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Trump administration gave Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal during the fourth round of negotiations on Sunday, a US official and two other sources with direct knowledge tell Axios.

Tehran reacts to worsening security situation in Libya

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ismaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Iran expressed deep concern over the escalating military clashes in the Libyan capital.

Advisor to Leader:

Iran ready for nuclear deal in return of lifting sanctions

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with certain conditions with President Donald Trump in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, a top adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution told NBC News on Wednesday. 

Iran orders halt to cement, steel manufacturing

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian media report shows cement and steel factories across the country have been ordered to halt their production for the next two weeks to control demand for electricity.

US getting very close to a nuclear deal with Iran

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) –  US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran.

VIDEO: Watch Picasso art in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) is showcasing a selection of works by Pablo Picasso in its latest exhibition, ‘Picasso in Tehran’.

Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – President Putin's aide, Vladimir Medinsky, will lead the Russian delegation in talks with Ukraine, just as he did in 2022.

Ukraine's top diplomat says he met with US secretary of state

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Wednesday that he met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Türkiye's Antalya province to "coordinate positions during this critical week."

Foreign Ministry:

Trump's Iran comments won't conceal US, Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected the pejorative remarks that had been made by US President Donald Trump concerning the Islamic Republic earlier, calling them “false, divisive, and misleading.”

Amid ongoing Israeli assaults;

Palestinians Mark 77th Anniversary of the Nakba

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Palestinians in the homeland and diaspora commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Nakba under the slogan: “We will not leave... Palestine belongs to the Palestinians.”

Pezeshkian strongly reacts to Trump’s anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly criticized US President Donald Trump for his recent remarks against Iran.