Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.

US sanctions Iraqi figures over Iran links

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on several Iraqi individuals and entities Friday, including a deputy oil minister and three senior Resistance commanders, accusing them of helping Iran sell oil.

Iran to celebrate victory soon: VP Aref

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the nation will soon celebrate victory and that the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s exclusive domain, during visits to damaged industrial and health facilities Thursday.

Iran, Pakistan discuss strengthening rail cooperation

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) –  Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Pakistan’s Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi have held a meeting in the Pakistani capital city to explore ways to enhance bilateral railway cooperation.

US increases military presence in ME to 50,000 troops: Report

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Since February, the United States has increased its troop presence at bases in the Middle East by about 10,000 personnel, bringing the total to 50,000 amid the conflict with Iran.

Hamas leader’s son dies of injuries from Israeli strike

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip.

One killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Nabatieh

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Israeli strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh and its outskirts have killed one person and injured several others.

Pezeshkian tells Macron;

Any talk on reopening of Hormuz relies on lifting of blockade

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said any negotiation on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires the United States to first lift its naval blockade, during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Russia to destroy all Europe if war breaks out with Germany

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that a Russia-Germany war would fully destroy the vaunted German industry and threaten the existence of European civilization as a whole.

FM Spox.:

Pakistan optimistic on Iran-US deal, ready to host talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.

Iran offers delivering services to ships in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said Thursday it is ready to provide fuel, medical aid, and limited repair items to all commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its maritime safety obligations.