Iran, US presidents to probably sign MoU: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry has said that there is talk of the possibility of signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) by the presidents of Iran and the United States.

11 Iranian ships break through US naval blockade: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Eleven Iranian ships have so far successfully broken through the US naval blockade, an informed source has told local Iranian media.

5 Israeli soldiers injured in retaliatory drone strikes

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Local Zionist media have cited the regime's army as announcing what it described as “details of the incident that resulted in the injury of five soldiers this morning.”

Hezbollah resistance carried out 3,185 ops: Qassem

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Hezbollah resistance movement Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that the movement carried out almost 30 operations each day and a total of 3,185 operations against Zionist regime in the recent battle.

Bushehr nuclear power plant remains Russia's priority

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has said that Russian experts are ready to return to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, describing the plant as a priority for his country.

Iran, China FMs discuss MoU with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers have held a phone call to discuss the recent memorandum of understanding reached between Tehran and Washington.

Iran inks deal with Russia to buy 20 helicopters

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the Russian Helicopters JSC have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the procurement of 20 helicopters for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran calls for intl. denouncing US attack on academic centers

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran has called on the international scientific community and global organizations to take a clear and decisive stance against US-Israeli strikes on universities, scientists, and research centers.

Iran not mere customer to China rather a partner: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf considered Iran a full-fledged partner for China, adding that the centrality of the two countries in their regional blocs is undoubtable

Iran crude oil tankers exit US blockade zone: tracking site

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian oil tankers have exited the zone in the Persian Gulf blockaded by the US Navy, the TankerTrackers website said, calling it the country’s “first crude oil exports in two months”.

Iran, Russia FMs discuss ties, reg. issues, Islamabad talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a telephone call from his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and Islamabad understanding.

One killed when small plane crashes on Texas highway

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, US State of Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, killing one person and causing chaos.

Ansarallah leader hails Iran on great victory over US, Israel

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement, Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, has congratulated the Islamic Republic of Iran on its "great victory" over the United States and Israel.

Iran taken lawful steps in self-defense against aggression

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s UN ambassador dismissed the Israeli regime’s baseless accusations against Iran, arguing that Tehran’s recent military actions were lawful and proportionate measures taken in self-defense against US-Israeli aggression.

FAO, agri. min. to empower local livestock breed in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture will empower locals and conserve indigenous livestock breeds in northwest Iran.

Iran’s Armed Forces a role model for Islamic world: al-Mashat

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The head of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has hailed Iran's armed forces, especially IRGC, saying their performance during the US-Israeli aggression evinced resilience, determination, and military strength.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Iran-US peace deal

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The leader of the Catholic Church welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached by Iran and the US as a critical step away from military confrontation, saying dialogue is always better for resolving issues.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iranians learned from Leader never to give in to humiliation

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian nation has learned from the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei not to submit to humiliation under any circumstances.

Iran slams intl. community selective approach to human rights

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran has lashed out at international community’s selective approach to the human rights and accountability, stressing Iran had been treated as a respondent rather than a victim one year after 2025 US-Israeli war of aggression.