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Senior Iranian commander:

US, allies won’t dare strike Iran for fear of Iranian youths' resistance

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters says that the US and its allies will not dare to attack Iran for fear of resistance and sacrifices of the Iranian youth.
2019-05-22 22:00
President Rouhani:

US economic war targeting 82mn Iranians 'a crime against humanity'

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Iranian president says that the US is staging a war against 82 million Iranians not the government, condemning the US economic war and sanctions as 'a crime against humanity.'
2019-05-22 09:27
Iraqi PM seeking to end Tehran-Washington tensions by dispatching delegations

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi says that Baghdad will send delegations to the US and Iran to help end tensions between the two countries.
2019-05-21 21:31
Russia warns against increasing ISIL threat in northern Afghanistan

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says that ISIL terrorists have been amassing in northern Afghanistan.
2019-05-21 20:36
Iran not to negotiate until Washington shows respect to Tehran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In an interview with the CNN, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said his country won't negotiate with President Donald Trump unless the US shows Tehran "respect" by honoring its commitments under the disputed nuclear deal.
2019-05-21 17:51
American lawmakers urge Trump to interfere in Syria in favour of Israeli regime's security

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In a bipartisan letter, some 400 senators and representatives in the US Congress from both Republican and Democratic parties recommend Trump interfere in Syria to ensure security of Israeli regime.
2019-05-21 17:45
By: Saeed Sobhani

Obama's role in the upcoming US presidential election

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Barack Obama will undoubtedly play a big role in the presidential elections of 2020. During the congressional elections in 2018, Obama also played a significant role in the Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives. The former president of the United States intends to officially announce his support for Biden in the final round of the upcoming US presidential election race.
2019-05-21 16:20
US leaders don’t want a war with Iran: Britain

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Britain’s Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said that US leaders are not seeking a conflict and war with Iran.
2019-05-20 19:00
Iran’s envoy rejects talks with US under current circumstances as deceitful

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Venezuela said negotiating with the United States in the current situation is a kind of deception and is aimed at imposition of US demands.
2019-05-19 22:55
Iraq slams Exxon Mobil's staff evacuation, says it’s politically motivated

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iraq has criticized the US oil company for evacuating its personnel from the Middle Eastern country, saying the decision is politically motivated.
2019-05-19 21:51
Iraq Parliament seeks compensation for US, Israeli regime's use of banned weapons

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Iraqi Parliament is preparing to pass into law a motion according to which the United States and its allies, including the Israeli regime will be demanded compensation for their use of banned weapons in wars in Iraq.
2019-05-19 20:12
Rouhani rules out possibility of negotiations, urges for unity amid pressure

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani says that Iran will never give in to bullying behavior, calling on the nation to keep their unity in the face of outside pressures.
2019-05-18 22:46
Iranian scientist imprisoned in US for 8 months on no charges

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – An academic official at Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran says that a university professor has been jailed by the US authorities for the last 8 months while his trial has repeatedly been postponed due to lack of evidence.
2019-05-18 19:00
FM spox urges US govt. to give up economic terrorism, illegal behaviors

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – In a reaction to the dialog between Venezuelan government and opposition in Norway, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi on Saturday called for the US administration to relinquish economic terrorism and illegal behaviors.
2019-05-18 13:55
VIDEO: Severe weather outbreak hits US with tornadoes, hail

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – A severe weather outbreak started on Friday in the central US, bringing the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. The new weather system could last into the middle of next week across the eastern two-thirds of the country.
2019-05-18 10:40
Turkey not in talks with US over S-400 delivery delay or suspension: FM Cavusoglu

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that his country is not discussing postponement or suspension of the delivery of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems.
2019-05-15 18:05
VIDEO: Gas product spills after US tanker collision

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A US oil tanker collided with two barges in the Houston Ship Channel, causing about 9,000 gallons of a gasoline blend-stock to spill into the water. One barge was severely damaged and another capsized following the incident.
2019-05-13 10:34
US says to impose new anti-Iran sanctions ‘very soon’

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – On the anniversary of illegal JCPOA pullout, the United States said it is planning to impose further sanctions on Iran ‘very soon’, a senior White House official said on Wednesday.
2019-05-08 20:13
PM Mahdi told Pompeo Iraq will strengthen friendship, coop. with Iran: statement

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) –Adel Abdul-Mahdi had said in the meeting with Mike Pompeo last night that his country will continue to strengthen friendship and cooperation with all friendly and neighboring countries, including Iran.
2019-05-08 17:03
Anti-Iran US sanctions to deepen Washington-Ankara political row: Turkish expert

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Turkish expert on Middle Eastern issues Dr. Yasemin Konukçu believes that the US anti-Iran sanctions will have repercussions for Washington-Ankara ongoing political row and will further deepen it.
2019-05-07 17:43
World's plight today is due to ignoring Quran's advise to distrust oppressors

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – On the eve of the beginning of the Month of Ramadan, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei praised the Holy Quran as a divine masterpiece that attracts the hearts.
2019-05-06 21:15
Turkey rejects US concerns over offshore drilling in E Mediterranean

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Turkey has announced that it will protect Turkish Cyprus’ interests in the E Mediterranean after the US expressed concerns over Ankara’s intention to begin offshore drilling in Cyprus.
2019-05-06 19:40
E3 condemns US oil, nuclear sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – European parties to Iran nuclear deal have criticized recent US decisions to restrict oil trade with Iran and to limit the extension of waivers for nuclear non-proliferation projects.
2019-05-04 20:44
Iran to take appropriate steps against US illegal moves: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, said Sun. that Iran will show appropriate reaction to the latest US illegal moves against the country.
2019-04-28 22:59
Iran denies asking for negotiations with US, negotiating with S Arabia

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed claims by certain foreign media outlets about Iran's request for negotiation with the United States, and the beginning of Tehran's talks with Riyadh, describing them as "inaccurate and unfounded".
2019-04-27 16:31
FM spox:

Iran not to allow any country to take its place in oil market

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi condemned the stances of Saudi Arabian and Bahraini governments for US sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, saying that Iran will hold the US and its regional allies accountable for the negative consequences of the attempts to chock Iranian oil exports.
2019-04-25 13:21
In a meeting with Uzbek counterpart:

Iran defense min. warns of threat of terrorism in S, W Asia

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Hatami has warned against the threat of terrorism and extremism as two dangerous phenomena against the security and stability of countries in the west and south of Asia.
2019-04-25 12:26
In a meeting in New York:

Iran, Venezuela FMs stress opposition to US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wed. met with his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza on the sidelines of a meeting on multilateralism in New York.
2019-04-25 11:07
FM spox says Iran serious about prisoner exchange with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – After the Iranian foreign minister said in New York Wed. that Iran is ready for prisoner swap with the US, the FM spokesman Mousavi said that Zarif’s proposal is serious and nothing new.
2019-04-25 10:38
At UN intl. event:

Zarif calls for forming alliance against unilateralism

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addressed the High Level Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace at UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
2019-04-24 21:32