Hezbollah will keep its weapons: Qassem

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah movement says the movement will keep its weapons to prevent a genocide by the Israeli regime in Lebanon.

US army has faced deadlock completely in face of Iran

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Mohsen Rezaei has warned the US against attack on the Hormuz Strait, saying that the US army has faced deadend in face of Iran.

Gharibabadi conveys Araghchi's message to Omani FM

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has convyed a message from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to his Omani counterpart Badr Busaidi.

Pakistan likely to announce points agreed by Iran, US

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Regional media have said that Pakistan may announce the 4-point memorandum of understanding that the US and Iran have agreed upon on Monday.

IRGC Navy:

33 vessels passed through Hormuz Strait with Iran permission

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy has announced that 33 ships, including tankers, container ships, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours.

EU Commission chief hails progress toward Iran-US deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – European Commission president on Sunday welcomed “progress toward a possible agreement” between the US and Iran, stressing the need for a deal that would reduce tensions and prevent further escalation in the region.

Rescuers search for 20 after bldg. collapse in Philippines

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – More than 20 people are trapped under the rubble of a building under construction in the Philippines that collapsed on Sunday, officials said, as rescue efforts continued.

Resistance deeply rooted in Iranians' spirit: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the 44th anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr from Iraqi forces under the deposed dictator Saddam Hussein, stressing that resistance is deeply rooted in Iranians' spirit.

Kiani takes gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Nahid Kiani won a gold medal at the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday.

No decision adopted without Leader's permission: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – No decision in the country will be made outside the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and without the permission of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's President Pezeshkian said.

Iran's intel. forces dismantle foreign-backed terrorist team

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian intelligence forces have identified and dismantled a foreign-backed terrorist team in country’s southeastern province of Fars, who had plotted to assassinate certain individuals and carry out acts of sabotage.

General Abdollahi:

Iran ready to give hellish response to any new aggression

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarter has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country are fully prepared to give a hellish and harsh response to any new aggression against the country.

No tyrant can stand against Iran' faithful soldiers: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament speaker says no tyrant can withstand Iran’s devoted and faithful soldiers, praising the bravery of Iranian fighters on the anniversary of the Liberation of Khorramshahr during (1980–88 Iran-Iraq war.)

Iran’s Armed forces strength brings enemy to its knees: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces Major General Ali Jahanshahi has said that the strength and authority of the Iranian Armed Forces brought the enemy to its knee.

Gharibabadi:

Iran pursues peace with strength, diplomacy with dignity

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic of Iran pursues peace with strength and diplomacy with dignity.

A powerful bomb exploded near railway station in SW Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Death toll from a suspected suicide bombing targeting a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday jumped to 28 as another five injured succumbed to their wounds at local hospitals, police and health sources announced.

Iranians shatter illusion of invasion against Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson has posted an image of the rock relief depicting the victory of Shapur I the Great was the second Sasanian shah over the Roman Emperor, saying Iranians shattered illusion of invasion against Iran.

Source rejects Axios report on Tehran-Washington deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – An informed source rejected an Axios report on the contents of a proposed understanding between Iran and the United States, calling it a reflection of the US narrative.

Strait of Hormuz won't return to pre-war status: Sources

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status even if a preliminary understanding with Washington is finalised, informed sources said Sunday.

IRGC chief:

Any new attack to bring hellish response beyond region

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The IRGC chief vowed that Iran will foil enemy schemes during negotiations to end the war, as he declared armed forces at peak readiness and warned any new aggression would bring a devastating response beyond the region.

Iran executes man for spying for Israel, US

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran executed a man early Sunday for sending information on defence industry production sites to the U.S. and Israel during the recent war, enabling enemy strikes that destroyed targeted locations, the judiciary said.

Man killed after shooting outside White House

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A suspect was killed on Saturday evening in Washington DC after he opened fire on Secret Service agents in the streets surrounding the White House.

5.2 magnitude quake shakes central Turkey

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck central Turkey on Sunday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.

Sharif hopeful next Iran-US talks to be held soon

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged Sunday to continue his country's peace push between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that Islamabad will soon host the next round of talks.

Araghchi reaffirms Iran's support for Lebanese Hezbollah

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance group, stressing that it is Tehran's pledge to back justice-seeking movements worldwide.