Iran federation wants clarity over visas before World Cup

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran football federation has asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the federation (FFIRI) said Friday.

Shahpari wins silver at Asian U20 Athletics Championships

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iranian runner Hanieh Shahpari delivered a strong performance on Friday, earning a silver medal at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.

IAEA chief:

Dialogue with Iran remains open despite current limitations

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said dialogue with Iran remains open despite the current limitations in cooperation between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog.

Tehran, Dushanbe stress strengthening coop. in energy field

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have emphasized broadening cooperation in the field of energy and economy.

Iran-US deal closer than ever before: Turkey FM

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says an agreement between the United States and Iran is closer than it has ever been.

Iran's Natl. Soccer Team defeat Gambia in friendly

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's National Soccer Team (Team Melli) signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey.

Israel targets children’s playground in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Israeli airstrikes have targeted a children’s playground in the Gaza Strip, according to reports, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement that went into effect in October last year.

Gaza death toll nears 73,000 since Oct. 07, 2023: ministry

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli army has killed 72,938 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israeli on October 07, 2023.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Solidarity, coop. among regional countries guarantees peace

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that the solidarity and cooperation among the regional countries are of paramount importance in the current situation which can guarantee peace and security.

Senior advisor denounces Trump for abandoning diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to Iran’s Leader Mohsen Rezaei has strongly condemned the US President’s Donald Trump for abandoning diplomacy.

Iran’s Army shoots down ‘Orbiter’ drone near Qeshm Island

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Army announced that its air defense units have successfully intercepted and destroyed an enemy Orbiter drone over Qeshm Island in the early hours of Saturday.

Tehran, Moscow eye broadening academic cooperation

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Russian Federation have emphasized enhancing academic cooperation and boosting humanitarian relations.

Iran denounces US sanctions imposed against PGSA

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned the recent US sanctions imposed on the Persian Guld Strategic Authority (PGSA), adding that the measures won’t help Washington gain control over the waterway.

Fire breaks out in one of Russia's southern ports

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Ukrainian drones struck a tanker at Russia's port of Taganrog overnight and hit an oil depot in the city of Armavir, authorities in the southern regions of Rostov and Krasnodar said on Saturday.

UAE played main role in US-Israel attacks on Iran from outset

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A new report has revealed the United Arab Emirates played a far more extensive role in the US-Israeli aggression against Iran than previously known, carrying out dozens of airstrikes on Iranian territory from the beginning.

Tehran, Yazd to host fourth Iran-Africa Economic Conference

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran will host the fourth Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference with events in Tehran and Yazd, officials said Saturday, as the Islamic Republic pushes to expand trade ties with African nations.

Iran asks WHO to denounce US-Israel attacks on health centers

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Health and Medication Education Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi has called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to condemn the US-Israeli aggression against the civilians and healthcare facilities.

Pezeshkian:

Iran ready for ‘dignified framework’ to end war in region

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the Islamic Republic’s readiness to achieve a “dignified framework” to end the war and tensions in the region.

Israeli regime’s impunity must end: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has warned international bodies against ending the Israeli regime’s impunity.

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 3,350

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – At least 31 people died, and 68 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the past day, despite the ceasefire that has been in force since April 17, the country’s health ministry said.

US strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Pacific

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The American military conducted a strike on a vessel that it claimed was engaged in narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported.

UK risks a 'lost generation' of jobless young people

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Britain risks creating a "lost generation" as the number of young people out of work and education surges, a government-commissioned review warned.

Iran demands immediate return of $12 bln to continue talks

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The return of $12 billion from Iran’s immobilized assets is Tehran’s vital precondition for the continuation of dialogue with the United States.

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Trump's ceasefire post reflects his wishes, not agreed terms

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A senior Iranian source says Donald Trump's latest post on a ceasefire deal reflects his personal wishes, not agreed terms, stressing that Tehran has not yet given final approval to any memorandum of understanding.