Iranian military official:

"US entered talks after realizing military force won't work"

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – "Had the Americans thought they would have been able to win through military force, they would never have agreed to negotiate," according to a senior Iranian general.

Russian senator:

Russia to send draft memorandum on Ukraine to Kiev in days

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Russia will transfer to Kiev its draft memorandum on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine in the next few days, work on the document being close to an end, Russian Federation Council Vice Speaker Konstantin Kosachev says.

Iran backs any move for eradicating terrorism in region: amb.

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey Habibzadeh emphasized the need for further cooperation between Iran and Turkey as key to preserve peace and stability in the region.

Yazdani to miss 2025 World Wrestling C'ship

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani will not participate in the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.

British Airways extends flight suspension to Israel until Aug

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – British Airways has extended the cancellation of flights to and from the Israeli-occupied territories until the end of July.

Energy min.:

Iran in talks with Qatar, UAE, Oman to boost energy exchange

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of energy says that Iran is in talks with other countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sultanate of Oman to increase exchanges of energy.

China hopes Iran's president will attend SCO meeting

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Chinese ambassador to Tehran has expressed hope that Iran's president will attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting later this year in his country.

Israeli settlers attack water supply of West Bank communities

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Israeli settlers damaged water pipes supplying Palestinian families in the al-Auja waterfall area, located north of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, according to a local rights organization.

Police helicopter crash in western Thailand kills 3

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Three people were killed when a police helicopter crashed in western Thailand on Saturday.

Cannes hit by power outage on final day of film festival

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Cannes and surrounding areas in the south of France were hit by a power cut on Saturday which briefly paused morning screenings on the final day of the city's annual film festival.

Nobody can dictate their will to Iran: Nuclear chief

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that nobody is in a position to dictate what they want, stressing that it is up to Iran who chooses its own path forward.

Pres. Pezeshkian to visit Ashgabat on Dec. 12 for intl. forum

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Turkmen capital of Ashgabat on December 12 to participate in the International Conference of Peace and Trust.

Iranian para-karate becomes Asian champions

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian national Para-Karate team has been crowned champion at the 4th Asian Para Championship 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Israeli forces kill 79 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health on Saturday said that 79 Palestinian people were martyred by the occupying regime of Israel's forces over the past 24 hours.

US special envoy to go to Syria to meet HTS-led regime leader

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The newly appointed US special envoy to Syria will go to the Arab country to meet with the HTS-led regime leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

On occasion of Khorramshahr Liberation Day:

Pres. Pezeshkian inaugurates 59,264 road, urban projects

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – On the occasion of Khorramshahr Liberation Day (May 24), 59,264 projects related to roads, urban development, transportation, meteorology, and housing were inaugurated on Saturday in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iranian cmdr.:

Army Airborne Division self-sufficient in making copter parts

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division General Qassem Khamoushi says that Army Aviation is self-sufficient in making the world’s most modern helicopter parts and equipment.

Tehran to host Iran, N. Korea match in 2026 WC qualifier

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The match between Iran and North Korea football teams in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will be held in Tehran.

Blackout hits France's Alpes-Maritimes region

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Media sources have reported a major power outage in France's Alpes-Maritimes region.

5.3-magnitude quake hits Nyngan, Australia

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nyngan, Australia.

IRGC ready to deliver crushing response to any hostile action

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared full readiness to decisively respond to any hostile act, warning that such a response would be beyond the enemy’s imagination and shift regional power dynamics.

13 homegrown vessels join Iran’s maritime fleet

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran’s maritime fleet received 13 locally produced vessels during a ceremony in Khorramshahr on Saturday.

India, Pakistan extend closure of airspace for another month

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – India and Pakistan have extended the closure of their airspace for Pakistani and Indian airlines, respectively, by a month.

At least 50 people killed in Haiti attack

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – At least 50 people, including children, were killed when an armed gang attacked the town of Preval in central Haiti, media reports said.

John Kerry:

Israel incapable of terminating Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has stressed that the Israeli regime is not capable of destroying Iran's nuclear program.

US issues 180-day waiver on anti-Syrian sanctions

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a 180-day waiver on sanctions that were imposed on Syria in 2019, the US Department of State said in a press release.