Araghchi, Modi discuss war, regional security

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Araghchi holds talk with his Russian counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

VIDEO: Araghchi meeting with Brazil counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi on Thursday on the sidelines of BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

With Iran permission:

Chinese vessels start transiting Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – With the decision made by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the passage of a number of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, while observing the Iranian management protocol of the strait, was made possible.

Iran attends SCO security meeting in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A meeting of secretaries of security councils from member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened in Kyrgyz capital on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism, extremism, illicit arms, and drug trafficking.

Pezeshkian visits 12000-seat Azadi Sport Complex after attack

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has visited the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex of Tehran on Thursday which was destroyed in the US-Israeli attack on March 05.

UAE directly involved in aggression against Iran: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Araghchi has said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was directly involved in the US and Israeli act of aggression against Iran and there is no doubt about it.

Indian FM:

Unimpeded maritime flows vital for intl. economic well-being

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that safe and unimpeded maritime flows through international waters, including ‌the Strait of Hormuz, are vital for global economic well-being.

IRGC Aerospace cmdr.’s message to Iran Natl. Soccer Team

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi has expressed good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.

Xi warns Trump:

US meddling in Chinese Taipei risks major conflict

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned visiting US President Donald Trump against Washington’s “mishandling” of the issue of Chinese Taipei, warning that improper US actions could trigger tensions in bilateral relations.

Iran’s Bagheri meets Kyrgyz top security official in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Deputy for Foreign Policy Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat Ali Bagheri met and held talks with Secretary of the National Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Orezbekov in Bishkek.

US will be defeated in war against Iran: Rear Admiral Sayyari

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) –Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says US will be defeated in the war against Iran due to the bravery and steadfastness of powerful Iranian Armed Forces and support of the nation.

Nearly 90 killed as storm lashes India's Uttar Pradesh

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Almost 90 people were killed in a violent storm that pounded India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh with rain and hail.

Iran not created any obstacles in Strait of Hormuz: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran has not created any obstacles in the Strait of Hormuz, and it is the United States that created the illegal naval blockade in the strait.

Iranians to never bow to any pressure or threat: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Iranians will never bow down to any pressure or threat, emphasizing that there is no such thing as a military solution to anything related to Iran.

Abetting Israel against Iran unforgivable: FM Araghchi warns

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister reacted to the revelation that the United Arab Emirates recently hosted the Israeli prime minister amid the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, calling collusion with Israel unforgivable.

Iran UN mission:

US pressure to increase support for Hormuz Strait ridiculous

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has described as ridiculous the United States’ attempt to claim widespread support for an anti-Iran resolution at the United Nations.