Military spokesman:

No vessel can safely transit Hormuz without Iran supervision

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) –Rejecting US claims of normal maritime traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters says no commercial vessel or oil tanker can safely transit waterway without Iran's authorization.

Iran calls for setting up dedicated BRICS financial corridor

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has proposed the establishment of an independent BRICS financial corridor and the integration of national payment networks among member countries.

Intel. Min. dismantles a Takfiri terrorist group in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian intelligence forces have busted two operational cells affiliated with a Takfiri terrorist group in southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, arresting four terrorists and killing two others in separate clashes.

Iranian weightlifters claim 6 medals at 2026 Asian C’ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian weightlifters Anahita Zarei and Nasim Ghasemi have snatched six medals on Thursday in the women’s 77-kilogram category at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Iran denounces Israeli claims over occupied Golan Heights

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israeli claims over the occupied Golan Heights and rejecting an independent Palestinian state, stressing such moves violate historical and legal realities and international law.

Imam Raza (AS) shrine' custodian urges bolstering natl. unity

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) –he chief custodian of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad has called on the Iranian nation to preserve national unity, amity and cohesion, emphasizing that the country should continue its path toward dignity and glory.

Iran FM warns US against bigger miscalculations over Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the US against making an even bigger intelligence miscalculation over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s southern coasts undergoing cleanup after oil pollution

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Department of Environment has launched operations to clean up oil pollution along the southern coasts of Qeshm Island and Hengam Island following the environmental consequences of military aggression by the enemy.

2 US army soldiers killed in Texas chopper crash

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Two US Army soldiers died when an Apache military helicopter ‌attached to the service's Fort Hood ‌base crashed into a field in Texas on Wednesday, sparking a large grass fire, officials said.

Iran FM spox:

US environ. damage must be addressed in Hormuz arrangements

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson has warned the environmental damage caused by the US military presence and operations in the Persian Gulf must be addressed in any future arrangements governing the Strait of Hormuz.

FM Araghchi slams France over "vivid" human rights hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) –Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at France for blatant hypocrisy over its claims to defend human rights and international law, pointing to its support for the Israeli regime’s actions in Gaza and aggression against Iran.

Iran FM spox:

US menace against civilian sites breach of Geneva Convention

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Condemning US threats and attacks against civilian infrastructures, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said US menace against civilian centers in Iran is clear violations of the Geneva Conventions and war crimes.