Russia says it has not urged Iran to abandon enrichment

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has categorically denied reports suggesting that Moscow pressured Tehran to accept a nuclear agreement based on “zero enrichment,” calling the allegations part of a “smear campaign.”

7 killed, dozens injured in Bedouin-Druze clashes in Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Syrian sources confirmed that 7 people, including a child, were killed and 32 others were injured in clashes between armed Bedouin fighters and military factions from the Druze community in al-Maqous, Sweida, on Sunday.

Fireball erupts at London airport after plane crash (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A huge fireball has erupted at a London airport after a passenger plane crashed just moments after taking off.

Iran’s FM Araghchi to visit China on Mon. for SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman on Sunday announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Monday to take part in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit of Foreign Ministers.

Iran too strong for Bhutan in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran turned on the style to defeat Bhutan 7-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers Group A match on Sunday.

Fire on crude oil cargo train disrupts rail service in India

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A massive fire broke out Sunday on a freight train carrying crude oil in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with no casualties reported, police said.

UK uses terror laws to silence pro-Palestinian dissent

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – British authorities arrested dozens of demonstrators on Saturday for expressing solidarity with Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group recently outlawed under anti-terrorism laws widely criticized.

Pakistan interior min. arrives in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday evening.

Developing Iran missile capability absolutely necessary: gen.

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Coprs (IRGC) general has said that Iran will continue to develop missile capability as an absolute necessity.

To confront with Israel:

Iranian lawmakers advance bill to bolster armed forces

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian legislators are advancing a bill in Parliament to beef up military spending aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces for an all-out confrontation with the Israeli regime.

NATO chief to travel to US for talks on arms delivery

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with US President Trump about arms deliveries to Ukraine.

2025/26 PGPL draw ceremony to be held on Jul. 27

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The draw ceremony for the 24th edition of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) will be held on July 27. The competition is set to kick off on August 15.

Iran Mehran border crossing exports over $290 mln goods in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The director general of customs offices of Ilam province has said $290.478 million worth of non-oil goods were exported from Mehran Border Crossing overseas in first three months of current Iranian calendar year (March 21).

Top Iran security official:

Persian Gulf security requires participation of reg. states

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has stressed that preserving the security of the Persian Gulf requires the participation of regional countries.

Pakistan interior min. visits Iran to discuss security issues

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi will visit Tehran with the aim of discussing of border, security issues.

Israeli army kills 139 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 139 Palestinian people in the enclave over the past 24 hours.

IRIB head hosts foreign envoys visiting premise hit by Israel

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Peyman Jebeli has hosted foreign ambassadors to Tehran during a tour of a national television building that was struck by the Zionist regime last month.

Russia's Lavrov meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers ' meeting, which will be held next week.

Iran armed forces defeated Zionist enemy in 12-day war: Pres.

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkain said Sunday that the capabilities and missiles of the Iranian armed forces along with the people's unity beat the Zionist Israeli regime in the recent 12-day aggression.

Israel kills 10 Palestinians at water distribution point

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Israeli military has conducted fresh airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 27 Palestinians, including 10 at a water distribution point, in the besieged territory.

Spokesperson:

China defends military aircraft approach as Japan complains

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The National Defense Ministry spokesperson says China on Sunday defended its military aircraft's unusually close approach to Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aircraft over the East China Sea earlier this month.

Fire in Ankara kills 3 people, including a child

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A fire broke out in a multi-story building located in a residential complex in the Çankaya district of the Turkish capital Ankara.

Lavrov arrives in China for key meetings

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China to participate in the meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers.

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting Aug. 1

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The US will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday.

North Korea’s Kim reaffirms unconditional support for Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed Pyongyang’s unconditional support for Moscow in the Russia-Ukraine war, state media reported Sunday.