Iranian tanker arrives in Kharg in defiance of US blockade

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Yet another Iranian LPG tanker under US sanctions has successfully entered Iranian waters and docked at Kharg Island, media citing related imagery by satellite reported on Monday.

Baghaei:

Iran, Oman crafting new transit mechanism for Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country is engaged in continuous consultations with Oman to design a new mechanism governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Significant portion of Iran capabilities not used during war

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Defense Ministry has rejected Donald Trump's claims about destruction of defense capabilites, saying that a significant portion of the country’s military power has not yet been utilized.

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 3,000

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – At least 32 people died and 64 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern and southeastern Lebanon during the past day.

Yemenis stage huge rallies in support of Al-Aqsa, Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Yemenis from all walks of life held rallies to support the Islamic sanctities such as the holy Quran and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in holy Quds as well as the people of Lebanon amid the Zionist aggression.

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Iranian, Saudi FMs hold phone call to discuss region

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a telephone call on Monday afternoon to discuss the latest regional developments.

Iran’s negotiation conditions outlined by deputy FM

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has outlined the conditions on the part of Iran for a potential deal with the United States to end the war in a meeting with the lawmakers.

Leaders of Russia, China to discuss global, regional issues

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will discuss global and regional issues of mutual interest during the Russian leader's upcoming visit to China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

Senior cmdr. commends Iran medical staff for wartime efforts

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The commander of Iran's highest operational command unit has praised the country’s medical personnel for their selfless contributions as the nation was facing the latest bout of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.

FM spox:

Iran’s right to uranium enrichment non-negotiable under NPT

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the country’s right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is nonnegotiable.

Earthquake in southern China leaves two people killed

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – At least two people were killed after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Guangxi in southern China.

Iran Police chief:

6,500 spies, traitors arrested since start of war

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran's Law Enforcement Force commander has announced that more than 6,500 people accused of espionage and collaboration with the enemy have been arrested since the start of the war, with operations still ongoing.

Araghchi, Barrot hold phone talks on diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot have held a telephone consultation covering bilateral issues, the latest regional developments, and current diplomatic trends.

Tehran, Ankara discuss diplomatic trends by phone

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have held a telephone conversation, exchanging views on the latest diplomatic developments and regional trends.