Iran firmly ready to respond to renewed aggression: dep. FM

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reacted to the US president's renewed threat of military aggression, saying that the Iranian armed forces are ready for a decisve response.

Leader urges for proper policies to increase Iran population

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has urged the Iranian authorities to take proper measures aimed at increasing the population, stressing increased population increases national power.

ECO holds meeting in Tehran to discuss agricultural coop.

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss agricultural cooperation between member states.

HTS soldier killed, 12 wounded in Damascus car bomb explosion

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – One of the troops of the HTS-led regime in Syria was killed and 12 other people were wounded as a car bomb exploded Tuesday near a Syrian defense authorities building in the Bab Sharqi area of Damascus, authorities said.

Russia holding nuclear forces drills: Top brass

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Russia is holding drills on May 19-21 to practice preparing and employing nuclear forces amid an aggression threat, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported.

Aida Arab named best line player at Asian U16 Handball C'ship

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian line player Aida Arab has earned the distinction of being recognized as the tournament's top line player at the Asian Girls' U16 Handball Championship, which recently concluded in Kazakhstan.

Beijing's support for Iran evident and unquestionable: envoy

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Chinese Ambassador to Tehran says that China's support for Iran is unquestionable, adding that his country is ready to play a role in rebuilding Iran.

Iran's Army spokesman:

New fronts to be opened if enemy commits another folly

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will open new fronts against enemy if it [enemy] launches another aggression against the country.

Pakistan defense minister:

US-Israel war on Iran unlikely to resume for intl. opposition

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says a resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran is unlikely given the widespread global opposition and lack of public support in the United States for another war in West Asia.

Gunman kills 3 people in San Diego Mosque: report

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Two teenage attackers have fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, police said.

Intel. Ministry dismantles 4 terrorist cells in SE Iran

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The intelligence forces of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence have dismantled four terrorist cells in the southeastern regions of the country and arrested 19 operatives before they could carry out any operations.

No more blank checks for war criminal Netanyahu: Sen. Sanders

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Congress to stop drawing more “blank checks” for “war criminals” like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a new poll says nearly 60% of Americans oppose more supports.

ICT minister:

Nahid-2 satellite put into orbit

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi has said the homegrown Nahid-2 satellite was placed into orbit successfully with a focus on the intellectual and educated women of the country.

MP terms SOH ‘Iran asset that would remain under its control'

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) –A senior Iranian lawmaker has described the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s permanent asset that would remain under the control and management of the noble nation of the Islamic Iran.

Iran terms German chancellor accusations ‘baseless, selective

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described the accusations leveled by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz against Iran ‘baseless and selective’ on the suspected explosion near the UAE's nuclear power plant.

Indian retailers raise fuel rates against due to Iran war

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – India state-fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by less than a rupee per liter on Tuesday, the second increase in a week to recover some losses from high crude prices resulting from the war against Iran.

Senior advisor to Leader:

Iranian nation, Armed Forces to force US retreat, surrender

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that the iron fist of Iran’s powerful armed forces and the resolute Iranian nation will compel the United States to retreat and s

5 killed in shooting in California with 2 suspected shooters

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – At least five people were killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) in southern California, including three victims and two suspected shooters, according to police.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Tehran enters talks with dignity to preserve Iranians' rights

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) –Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran has entered talks with the United States with dignity to safeguard the rights of the noble nation of Islamic Iran.

FM Araghchi:

Iran serious about diplomacy, fully prepared for defense

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran is serious about diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, emphasizing that the Armed Forces of the country will spare no effort to bolster defensive preparedness to safeguard its security and national interests.

Iran warns US, its allies not to repeat strategic blunder

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – A top commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the US and its allies not to make a strategic mistake against Iran, emphasizing that Iranian Armed Forces are fully ready to respond decisively to aggression.

Trump once again pulls back on threats against Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The US President Donald Trump was once again forced on Monday to retreat from military action against Iran.

Iran air defense over Qeshm island activated

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – There are reports by Iranian media that air defense over Qeshm island was activated on Monday evening.