US has no warship left in Persian Gulf region: IRGC spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson said the United States has no even one signle warship in the Persian Gulf after the “Ramadan War” against Iran.

President Pezeshkian receives Pakistani delegation in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian received for a meeting a Pakistani delegation headed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday in Tehran.

Senior cleric:

Lebanese government’s direct talks with Israel ‘pointless’

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Vice President of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council (SISC), Sheikh Ali Khatib, has categorically dismissed direct talks between the Beirut government and the Israeli regime, stressing that the negotiations are pointless.

Araghchi receives Pakistani interior minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received visiting Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi and his accompanying delegation for a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday.

Top Iran security official:

Iran not to retreat from its rights in face of any threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Newly-appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said that Iran will not to back down from its rights in the face any threats.

Iran, Malaysia defense chiefs emphasize expanding cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza and Malaysian Defense Minister Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in a phone call on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen and expand defense cooperation.

Pakistan says Iran, US close to sort of agreement over Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Pakistani defense minister claims that Iran and the Unnited States are close to a sort of agreement over the Strait of Hormuz

Pakistani interior minister arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.

Pezeshkian calls for transparency in economic policymaking

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged greater transparency and justice in economic policymaking, stressing that people’s livelihoods must remain the government’s primary concern and policies should prioritize the poor.

UKMTO reports maritime incident involving vessel in Oman Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) announced a maritime incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday.

Israel advances plan to build 650 housing units illegally

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has advanced plans to build around 650 housing units in a new illegal settlement south of Al-Quds on land adjacent to Palestinian homes, the Palestinian Al-Quds Governorate said Monday.

Iran proved it is invincible power in worldwide: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – In the recent war of aggression waged by the US and Israel against the country, the Islamic Republic of Iran has demonstrated itself to the world and showed that it is a tough and invincible power on the international stage.

Trump warns FIFA against substituting Infantino

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump warned FIFA against replacing its president, Gianni Infantino, saying the world’s leading football governing body would be making a “terrible mistake” by doing so.

Araghchi to Wadephul:

Insecurity in Hormuz stems from US aggression against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in his talks with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul, emphasized that the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz stems from the US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli crimes against Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced the brutal attacks by the occupying regime of Israel against areas in southern Lebanon over the past few days.

Zelensky discusses trilateral pact, drone deal with MBS

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed a bilateral drone agreement and global food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Gharibabadi:

Caspian Sea security must be managed by coastal states

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister said Caspian Sea security must be managed by the five coastal states alone, rejecting any military presence by foreign powers.

Fire breaks out after drone attack on Libya major refinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Firefighters in Libya are battling a massive blaze at the Zawiya refinery following a drone attack, with the country’s national oil company warning it may declare a force majeure and shut down operations if attacks continue.

Colombia declares emergency after 111 killed in earthquake

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – At least 111 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, the most powerful tremor to hit the country this century, according to the Colombian Geological Service.

US Senator Schumer slams Trump’s ‘illegal war’ on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that Trump lacks strategy and discipline in his war on Iran while endangering American troops and driving up prices.

Oil edges higher as US, Iran hit impasse over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Oil prices climbed on Tuesday after Trump countered Iran’s terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon again

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Israeli warplanes struck areas near the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri on Monday, in a fresh violation of the ceasefire.

First VP:

Government will fully back Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref pledged full government support for the armed forces, saying the administration viewed such backing as an "inviolable priority."

US addiction to sanctions exposes Washington’s policy failure

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly rejected the US Treasury Secretary’s boast of “suffocating” Iran through economic sanctions.