Iran thrash Kyrgyzstan at CAFA Women’s Futsal C'ship 2026

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Thursday in the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.

Deputy FM:

Hormuz Strait safe passage conditional on Iran's coordination

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned that maritime transit in Hormuz Strait cannot be guaranteed without coordination with Iran, stressing parallel arrangements or external decision-making frameworks are not valid.

Leader’s senior aide:

Persian Gulf states owed to Iran' management of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Akbar Velayati has said that the Persian Gulf Arab states is indebted to Iran’s age-old and longstanding management of the Sstrait of Hormuz.

Iran rejects fake news of ban on slogans against US terrorism

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary has dismissed as “completely false and fabricated” the claims circulating on social media about the prohibition on chanting slogans against the terrorist US government and burning of its flag during rallies.

Uzbekistan hails de-escalation efforts in West Asia

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Uzbekistan has welcomed the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia at a phone call with his Iranian counterpart.

Iran mocks US for ‘solving’ domestic hunger problem: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran has mocked the United States for “solving” its domestic hunger problem by simply stopping reports while lecturing other countries on the issue.

FM Araghchi:

Iran vows never to forget or forgive Leader’s assassination

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iranians will neither forget nor forgive the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in the recent US-Israeli war of aggression.

Iran, S Korean FMs discus ties, regional, intl. developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun held a telephone conversation on Friday to discuss mutual relations, and the recent developments in the region. and the world.

Iran denounces US-PGCC's meddlesome, provocative statements

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned an “interfering, irresponsible and provocative” joint statement issued by the US Secretary of State and foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).

Iran warns against movement of Israeli jet on its airspace

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters has warned against the movement of Israeli aircraft toward Iranian airspace via neighboring countries, stressing Iran’s right to respond to any hostile action.

Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington to extend into Friday

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The US State Department announced that US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon, which had been due to conclude on Thursday, will continue for an additional day.

Efforts intensified in Venezuela as quake death toll hits 235

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Rescue teams are racing to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela.

Iran, India urge broadening relations in oil, energy sectors

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri have emphasized the importance of developing, strengthening, and enhancing bilateral cooperation in oil and energy sectors.

Gharibabadi:

Iran holds Italy, Romania accountable for aiding US attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has warned that NATO chief’s recent remarks regarding US use of military bases in Italy and Romania to attack Iran incur global responsibility for duo nations.