Welcome to a post-American order in the Persian Gulf: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says that a “post-American order” is emerging in the Persian Gulf.

US won't able to force Iran make concessions under pressure

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says United Statescannot secure concessions from Tehran by simply increasing pressure, especially concessions that were never part of the Islamabad MoU.

How did Iranian strikes damage Abraham Lincoln carrier?

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The aircraft carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln’s supply problems began soon after the first day of the war, as Iranian missiles and attack drones fell on a Navy base in Bahrain.

Pentagon admits no military plan can secure Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) –Pentagon has concluded that no existing military plan can guarantee the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz or ensure energy stability in the region, a report has said.

Bulk carrier targeted in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an attack on a bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to face Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World C'ship opener

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship is set to get underway in Doha, Qatar, with 24 of the world’s best young volleyball teams competing for the global title from Aug. 19 to 29.

Iran warns Trump over claims on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has warned US President Donald Trump that his claim regarding the Strait of Hormuz will either be corrected or face a response from Iran.

Hadi al-Amiri calls for calm in Iraqi collecting arms policy

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Secretary of Badr Organization in Iraq Hadi Al-Amiri has called on the Iraqi govenment to exercise restraint and use a langauege of peace and calm in its arms control policy.

Senior PMF intelligence official Abbas al-Yaqoubi detained

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi security forces have arrested a senior intelligence official of Popular Moblization Fforces known as Hashd Shaabi.

Yemen reports drone attack on Saudi Aramco Refinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) –Yemeni media reported Tuesday that the country’s army targeted an Aramco oil refinery in Jizan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, with several attack drones, in a response to violating Yemeni airspace by Saudi-led coalition warplanes.

Defense ministry:

Iran owes its defense industry's progress to martyred Leader

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian defense Ministry has said that the country is indebted its defense industry’s progress and development to the sublime recommendations of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s parl. speaker:

Hormuz Strait not to be reopened before oil sanctions lifted

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened before oil sanctions are lifted, frozen assets are released, US blockade ends.

IRGC dep. cmdr.:

Iran to continue nuclear tech. scientific progress with power

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has stated Iran will resolutely continue its nuclear technology and scientific advancement despite enemy efforts to destroy the country’s nuclear industry.

Gaza municipalities call for urgent fuel entry

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Union of Gaza Strip Municipalities has called on the international community and mediators to press the Israeli regime to implement the ceasefire agreement and immediately allow fuel into the territory.

US strategic oil reserve drops to lowest level since 1982

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Crude oil stocks in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by about 5.3 million barrels last week to their lowest level since 1982, government data showed Monday.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Unity, solidarity key to Iran’s resistance against threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that patience, solidarity and hope remain the foundations of the Islamic Republic’s unbreakable resilience in the face of escalating external pressures and threats.

US destroyer left without power for 4 days in S China Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The USS Benfold, a US Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was left without power for four days in the South China Sea last month after an engineering failure, forcing the vessel to be towed to the Philippines.

Ghalibaf to visit Iraq for high-level talks on Wed.

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will head a senior parliamentary delegation to Iraq on Wednesday morning, aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation and discussing regional stability across the West Asia.

In past weeks;

Nearly 70 Russian residents killed in Ukraine attacks

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Around 70 people, including three children, were killed in strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces over the past week.

Diplomacy, battlefield in full coordination: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran's diplomacy and its military battlefield operate "in coordination and solidarity," with diplomacy consolidating the achievements of the armed forces to protect national interests.

Israeli artillery and air attacks hit southern Lebanese towns

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has carried out new rounds of attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire in place.

Four air strikes hit military airport in Syria’s Idlib

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Four air strikes have hit the Abu al-Zuhour military airport in northern Syria.

Iran, Uzbekistan hold political consultations

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Uzbekistan's first deputy foreign minister met Iran's top diplomat in Tehran on Monday.

Vessel struck by projectile while transiting Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has reported being struck by a projectile, the UK’s Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) says.

Araghchi, Turkish counterpart discuss region in phone call

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Argahchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan held phone call Monday evening to discuss regional developments and issues of mutual interests.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs discuss regional security in phone call

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein held a phone conversation to exchange views on the latest regional developments and border security issues.