A serviceman martyred in Iran's Sravan in southeast

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A member of Iranian security forces was martyred when armed terrorists opned fire on the forces patroling in Saravan County in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran on Wednesday.

Iran will fight when necessary, negotiate where needed

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic will “fight whenever necessary and negotiate wherever it is needed,” describing the approach as a core mission assigned to the country’s diplomats and officials.

Pakistan Air Force training jet crashes in Punjab

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A Pakistan Air Force training jet reportedly crashed near Mianwali in Punjab on Wednesday. The two pilots allegedly ejected safely. The cause remains unknown, with no official statement yet from Pakistan.

Israel blocks aid because it fears exposure of its crimes

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi condemned recent moves by Israel and the United States to block humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, calling the actions a violation of international law.

Iran will make enemy regret its decision to invade again

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Speaker of the Iranian parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that "we will make the enemy regret any renewed aggression against Iran."

26 vessels allowed to pass through Hormuz: IRGC Navy

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after receiving permission and coordinating with the IRGC Navy.

Gaza death toll rises as Israel kills 1, wounds 16 Wednesday

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Gaza death toll rose to 72,773 after the Zionist regime of Israel kileld one more Palestinian and wounded 16 others in the strip despite the ceasefire on Wednesday, the enclave's health ministry said.

Leader issues message on 2nd martyrdom anniv. of Ayat. Raeisi

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of the second martyrdom anniversary of former Iranian President Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

A rising share of Americans say economy is getting worse

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – More Americans say the economy is getting worse than have said so at any time in the past four years, the latest poll announced.

Pakistan's interior minister heads to Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed for Tehran on Tuesday for meetings with senior Iranian officials, continuing Islamabad's active mediation between Iran and the United States.

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Martyr Raeisi dedicated himself to serving Iranian nation

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary chief says former President Ebrahim Raeisi truly dedicated himself to serving the people and redefined self-sacrifice for Iran.

Xi, Putin denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have strongly condemned the US and Israeli attack against Iran.

IAEA chief to go to Persian Gulf to find diplomatic solution

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he will travel to the Persian Gulf region to find a diplomatic path towards nuclear safety and security.

Thousands under evacuation orders in California wildfire

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

Iranian soccer players still await US visa for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s National Football Team (Team Melli) have traveled to neighboring Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting for the visas required to enter the United States.

IRGC warns war will expand beyond region if Iran hit again

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC warned Wednesday that any renewed US-Israeli aggression on the country will trigger a war extending far beyond the Middle East, with strikes in places adversaries do not expect.

US hostility toward Iran dates back 73 years: Baghaei

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the record of US mistreatment and broken commitments toward Iran spans more than 73 years, rejecting a distorted narrative about the origins of tensions between the two countries.

Quake measuring 5.6 rocks Turkey-Syria border

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the border region between Turkey and Syria on Wednesday.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media report.

Mossad agent nabbed in southern Tehran

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian security forces have arrested a man linked to Israel's Mossad spy agency in Rey county, south of Tehran, the local prosecutor said Wednesday.

Two chinese oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz: Report

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed.

NPT provides Iran with right to enrich uranium: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium since the country is a member of the NPT.

UK bans imports of Russian uranium

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The United Kingdom has imposed a ban on uranium imports from Russia, according to amended trade restrictions published by the UK Department for Business and Trade.

Iran warns UN of US abuse of Security Council

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission accused the United States of exploiting the Security Council to spread lies about Tehran's peaceful nuclear programme, calling Washington a criminal playing prosecutor and judge to whitewash its own

Trump claims resolution of conflict with Iran close

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said he expects the conflict with Iran to be resolved very soon.

Araghchi warns US of bigger surprises if war resumes

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any return to the battlefield would bring far greater surprises for the United States.

Hezbollah conducts ops. in response to ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – In response to the continued violation of the ceasefire, the Lebanese Islamic Resistance carried out three precise operations against the Zionist enemy.