Ceasefire vIolations, blockade, threats barriers to talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says that ceasefire vIolations, naval blockade and threats by the United States are the primary obstackles to genuine talks.

Gen. Jahanshahi vows crushing response to any ground invasion

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Major General Ali Jahanshahi, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces, has warned the enemy not to think of ground invasion as Iranian servicemen are fully ready.

US failed with war, will not succeed with bullying: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated in a post on the X that the US failed to achieve its objectives through military aggression and will not do so through bullying.

Iran, Sri Lanka FMs hold phone conversation

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Wednesday.

Iranian ambassador to Islamabad meets PM Shehbaz Sharif

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Trump again claims to hold talks with Iran in coming days

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – In continuation of his contradictory statements, US President Donald Trump again claimed the second round of talks with Iran may be held this Friday.

Israeli regime continues attacks, Hezbollah responds

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Hezbollah in response to attacks and ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime, Hezbollah has targeted the occupying army's artillery positions with a drone and set them on fire.

Tehran book fair to be held online this year

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The 37th Tehran International Book Fair will be held online due to the specific conditions this year as a result of the war conditions.

Tehran strongly rejects sabotage plans in Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has firmly dismissed allegations that Tehran has conducted actions within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan that would jeopardize the country’s interests.

Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.

Pakistan works to advance Iran-US talks, awaits Tehran reply

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Pakistani political and military officials have engaged in intensive efforts over the past 24 hours to prevent the collapse of negotiations between Iran and the United States, sources said Wednesday.

IRGC Navy seizes two violating vessels in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized two vessels, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, for manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, Afghanistan FMs discuss ties and regional developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghanistan's Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional situation.

Mossad spy Mahdi Farid executed in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – An Iranian man convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime’s Mossad spy agency was executed after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran.

Iran slams EU's double standards over Minab school attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in London has criticized European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, condemning Brussels’ double standards and selling its integrity through silence in the face of recent events in Iran.

Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.

IRGC vows new surprises beyond enemy's calculation

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces stand ready to deliver greater military surprises than adversaries can comprehend, marking the 48th anniversary of the force's establishment.

Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.

UN chief welcomes US ceasefire extension with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed an announcement by the US to extend the ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman said Tuesday.

Pakistan PM vows continued mediation in US-Iran conflict

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country will continue serious efforts to end the US-Iran conflict.

Iran's Armed Forces hands on trigger to respond to any attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that Iran’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the US or Israel commits any aggression.

Iran’s silence prevails as Trump extends ceasefire

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, despite having repeatedly stated he would not do so.

Naval blockade violation of ceasefire, act of war: FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the US blockade of Iranian ports is illegal and comes in violation of the ceasefire, stressing that Iranians know well how to defend themselves.

Ghalibaf mocks Trump’s MAGA message

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has served as the country’s top negotiator with the United States, says the US is trying to prolong the war with Iran to serve objectives other than “making America grea

Gen. Mousavi:

“We will defend thousands of years old Iran civilization”

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – “We have been and are ready to defend the thousands of years of Iranian civilization and the dignity and pride of our dear Iranian nation,” said Tuesday IRGC Aerospace commander.

No decision yet on new talks in Pakistan: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iran has not made a final decision on whether to participate in the next round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Israeli army blows up school in s. Lebanon in breach of truce

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – ‎‎The Israeli regime has demolished a public school in southern Lebanon in a new violation of a temporary ceasefire agreement with Beirut approved by US President Donald Trump.