Israel to soon be expelled from ‘every inch’ of Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has expressed confidence that Israel will be expelled from Lebanese territory as the regime’s project to eliminate the resistance group has failed.

Iran reacts to continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran on Friday strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon that killed 18 people, warning of serious consequences for regional peace.

Tehran, Moscow move to deepen financial cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have moved to deepen economic and banking cooperation through new financial arrangements aimed at facilitating bilateral trade, lowering transaction costs, and creating independent payment and banking channels.

Pakistani delegation to attend martyred Leader's funeral

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a Pakistani delegation will take part in the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Israeli raids kill 18 in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Israeli warplanes struck multiple towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Friday, killing 18 and wounding 33.

IRGC backs Leader’s message, warns against US violations

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The IRGC welcomed a message by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei on the negotiation process and the Iran-US MoU.

Iran warns US of retaliation for any breach

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran's SNSC stressed that Tehran approaches talks with total mistrust and will retaliate against any American breach.

Diplomacy will follow Leader's guidance, Araghchi says

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Following the Leader's strategic message on talk, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed that the foreign ministry will spare no effort, with vigilance, prudence and steadfastness, to uphold Iran's interests and independence.

Leader's message maps path to victory: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran's president welcomed the Leader's approval to begin negotiations aimed at securing benefits for the nation, and said he and the SNSC is committed to protecting the rights of the Iranian people.

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement that the scheduled talks between Tehran and Washington will not take place on Friday.

Grossi to meet Iran delegation in Geneva Friday: WSJ

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will meet an Iranian delegation in Geneva on Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Pezeshkian lauds Qatar’s role in de-escalating tensions

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Qatar for its constructive role in easing regional tensions and facilitating diplomatic efforts that led to a ceasefire agreement.

SNSC:

Passage through Hormuz free of charge during 60-day of MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said Thursday that according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), no fees will be taken from ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days.