Pakistan grants first-ever license for shipping route to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Pakistan has granted its first-ever license to an international maritime operator to launch shipping services connecting the country with Iran.

Trump says he will raise tariffs on India over Russian oil

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump says he will “substantially” raise tariffs on India, intensifying the row between the two countries after years of rapprochement.

Democrats urge Trump adm. to recognize Palestinian state

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Over a dozen US House Democrats signed a letter urging the Trump administration to officially recognize a Palestinian state, Axios reported on Monday.

Iran's Velayati warns against any abuse of Zangezur corridor

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A senior advisor to Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned any regional governments or beyond that seeks to abuse the Zangezur corridor.

Israeli ex-security officials call on Trump to end Gaza war

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – More than 600 retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.

1,000 Imam Reza shrine servants mobilized for Arbaeen rituals

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – As Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, 1,000 servants from the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) have set up service tents in Iraq to support the millions walking in commemoration of Imam Hussein (AS)martyrdom.

Russia eyes Venezuela for deployment of Oreshnik missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Speculation is mounting across Russian defense circles and online platforms that Moscow may be preparing to deploy its newly operational Oreshnik hypersonic missile system to Venezuela

Wildfire continues to rage across US Grand Canyon park

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Fueled by gusty winds and bone-dry timber, Arizona’s Dragon Bravo Fire sweeping across the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park had grown to roughly 472 square km, according to the US interagency website on wildfire.

EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs for six months following a deal with US President Donald Trump, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.

Iran’s 1st VP Aref arrives in Turkmenistan for UN Summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrived in Awaza of Turkmenistan on Monday evening to take part in the 3rd UN Summit on landlocked developing countries, where a 10-year development plan will be drafted.

BP makes biggest oil discovery in 25 yrs off coast of Brazil

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – British Petroleum (BP) has made its largest oil and gas discovery of the past 25 years off the coast of Brazil as it continues to shift its focus away from renewables and back to fossil fuels.

No intl. body will be given access to Iran nuclear sites: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran will not allow any international organizations to gain physical access to its nuclear facilities under any circumstances.

Baghaei:

Iran considers any plan that guarantees right to enrichment

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran will pay attention to any plan that guarantees its right to continue enrichment of uranium.

Israeli army launches fresh drone attack on southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The local media in Lebanon on Monday reported that the occupying Israeli forces conducted a new drone attack in the south of the country.

Iran's 1st VP Aref departs for Turkmenistan for 3rd UN Summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref left Tehran for Turkmenistan on Monday to take part in the UN’s third Summit on landlocked developing countries, where a 10-year development plan will be drafted.

Dep. FM:

Iran still selling oil despite being under sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says the Iranian economy is not linked to the negotiations, adding that Tehran is able to sell its oil under sanctions.

Turkish, Azeri foreign ministers discuss regional issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Azerbaijan discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.

Russia strikes Ukrainian airfields with Kinzhal missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – - Russia's Tsentr Battlegroup has eliminated over 385 Ukrainian soldiers over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

Iran freestyle runners-up in 2025 World U17 Championships

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The 2025 U17 World Championships wrapped on Sunday evening at Ano Liosia Olympic Hall in Athens, Greece with the US winning the men’s freestyle team title in dramatic fashion.

At least 94 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 94 Palestinian people in the enclave over the past 24 hours.

5 die of malnutrition in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded five deaths over the past 24 hours due to malnutrition, the Gaza Ministry of Health said on Monday.

Iran’s parl. committee approves new currency reform plan

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Members of a committee of the Iranian parliament have voted in favor of a motion to reform the country’s national currency by removing four zeros from it and restoring an old currency subdivision named qiran.

Two killed by Israeli strike on farm near Jenin's Qabatiya

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – At least two people were killed after Israeli forces struck an agricultural shed near the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, in the northern West Bank, on Monday.

Pezeshkian:

New chapter begins in Iran-Pakistan diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says his trip to Pakistan has opened a new chapter in diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Pakistani officials.

No IAEA inspector present in Iran: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperso says no IAEA inspector is physically present in Iran.

Iran VP to visit Turkmenistan today

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said First Vice President will travel to Turkmenistan today to attend the UN’s third summit on landlocked developing countries, where a 10-year development plan will be drafted.

China rejects US demand to stop buying oil from Russia , Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it has no plans to revise its energy policy due to external pressure. In particular, to the US calls to stop buying oil from Russia and Iran.