Israeli regime conducts airstrikes on two Yemeni ports

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Israel’s military has again conducted airstrikes on Yemen, targeting the country with strikes on the port of Hodeidah and as-Salif on Friday.

Tehran, Beijing stress expansion of technological coop.

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian telecommunications minisger and his Chinese counterpart have stressed the importance of strengthening technological cooperation between the two countries in a meeting in Bejing.

FM Araghchi:

Iran not to abandon its hard-earned right to enrichment

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed Frida that there is "no scenario in which Iran abandons its hard-earned right to enrichment" amid talks with Washington on Tehran's nuclear issue.

Trump again uses intmidating language against Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has re-escalated his hostile rhetoric against Iran, warning of unspecified consequences if Tehran fails to act swiftly on what he called an American “proposal.”

Ukrainian defense chief:

Russia says satisfied with talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Russian delegation said after the talks with the Ukrainian side in Turkey that it was satisfied with the talks, adding that the talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking.

Yemenis hold massive pro-Palestine nation-wide rallies

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Thousands of Yemenis have held a million-strong march to express their support for the oppressed Palestinian people and emphasize the need to confront the Zionist regime's genocide against the residents of Gaza.

Israel turns to facial recognition to limit Palestinian aid

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has approved a scheme allowing the use of advanced facial recognition technology to "screen" the Palestinians in need of humanitarian aid.

Dep. FM Gharibabadi:

Iran not to accept pause in its right to nuclear enrichment

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat has stressed that Tehran stands firm on its right to nuclear enrichment as a red line, adding that the country will not accept a pause in its enrichment.

EU's Olof Skoog to meet Iranian delegation in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – EU Deputy High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Affairs Olof Skoog is scheduled to meet with the Iranian delegation in Turkey’s Istanbul.

Senior cleric:

Trump's remarks showed his anger at Iran's advancements

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The interim leader of the Friday Prayers in Tehran said that the US President Donald Trump was angry at the great achievements the Iranians made after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which is why he made the recent remarks.

Ukraine and Russia begin first peace talks in three year

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Russia and Ukraine have begun direct peace negotiations for the first time in three years.

In past 24 hours:

82 more deaths reported in Gaza in intensified Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency on Friday said that at least 82 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours while 143 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Thursday.

New mural unveiled at Tehran’s Vali-e Asr Square

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The latest mural at Tehran's Vali-e Asr Square was unveiled on Friday ahead of the first anniversary of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions ' martyrdom in the tragic helicopter crash.

Talks with Europeans to continue if need be: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat who attended talks with representatives of the major European states in Turkey said Friday that such talks to resolve outstanding issues amid talks with Washington on the nuclear issue will continue.

Tajik FM arrives in Iran for 4th Tehran Dialogue Forum

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin arrived in Iran on Friday to attend the 4th Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF 2025).

FM Araghchi:

None of Iran’s nuclear facilities to be dismantled

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that none of the country’s nuclear facilities will be dismantled, amid indirect talks with the United States over Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

Iran and European troika hold meeting in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Another round of talks between Iran and European troika was held in Istanbul on Friday.

Ukraine, Russia, Turkey to hold trilateral peace talks today

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Ukrainian, Russian, and Turkish officials will hold trilateral talks in Istanbul on May 16 at 12:30 p.m. local time as part of peace efforts, Turkish sTurkish Foreign Ministry said.

Iran parl speaker leaves Jakarta for Tehran after PUIC summit

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf left Jakarta for Tehran on Friday after three-day trip to Indonesia.

US-Ukraine-Turkey talks begin in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A high-level trilateral meeting between delegations from Turkey, the US, and Ukraine started in Istanbul on Friday under the leadership of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, local Turkish media reported.

Israeli regime kills at least 143 just in one day in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces have carried on with their brutal assaults across the besieged Gaza Strip, killing scores more people.

US State Department describes talks with Iran constructive

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott says negotiations between the US and Iran on a nuclear deal have been constructive, adding President Donald Trump wants to see diplomacy.

Japan end Iran’s reign in Asia futsal

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – First time champions will be crowned after Japan defeated Iran 3-2 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 semi-final at the Hohhot Sports Center on Thursday.

Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport with hypersonic missile

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces has announced a missile attack on Ben Gurion International Airport in the occupied territories in response to the Israeli regime’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

Sepahan defeat Esteghlal to finish runners-up in 2024/25 PGPL

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Sepahan football team beat Esteghlal 3-1 and finished the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

Pres. Pezeshkian visits TIBF 2025

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid a visit to the 36th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Friday.

China urges for swift move to end Palestinians suffering

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – China has called for an immediate action on two-state solution to end the suffering of Palestinians.