Iran vice president:

Sanctions, double-standards ‘inhumane act’

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President has condemned the western countries for imposing sanctions and double standards in dealing with people in war-affected countries.

Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week: report

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Qatar's emir will visit Iran, Germany, Britain and other European states starting this week on a trip expected to discuss efforts to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and energy security in Europe, media have reported.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Assad's visit opens new chapter in Iran-Syria strategic ties

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Sunday visit of the Syrian president to Tehran will open a new chapter in bilateral relationship between the two nations,

Russian nukes could destroy 'enemy' NATO countries in 30 mins

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A Russian politician has warned Moscow can obliterate NATO countries within 30 minutes in the event of a nuclear war.

Syria rejects talks with Turkey until policies change

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Syrian Ambassador to Russia Riad Haddad on Sunday said that his country's officials have no plan for starting talks with Turkish officials on resolving their disputes until Ankara changes its policies toward Damascus.

Iran, Poland sign document on cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran and Poland signed a document on cultural, sports, scientific, youth and media collaborations.

Raeisi:

Nations' resistance not talks table determines regional order

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian President said that what determines the future of the region and Palestine is not the negotiating tables and pacts but the resistance of nations is the determining factor of the new regional order.

Israel pays no attention to international demands on Quds

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Prime Minister of the Zionist regime of Israel Naftali Bennett said that the regime will decide on holy Quds without paying any attention to the international rules on Quds.

Leader to Syrian president in Tehran:

Syria gained more prestige after victory in war

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei told the Syrian president Bashar Assad in Tehran Sun. that Syria gained more credibility after the victory in the foreign-backed war on the country.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Ukraine-Russia political talks should lead to war cessation

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Stating that Iran opposes the war in Ukraine, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that political talks between Ukraine and Russia should lead to a cessation of war and ceasefire.

Israeli regime claims detained perpetrators of recent op.

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's local media have said that the perpetrators behind the recent martyrdom-seeking operation in Elad city in the occupied Palestinian lands have been arrested.

Riyadh decided to annex several Yemeni provinces: report

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A Yemeni news website has revealed Riyadh's intention to annex several important eastern Yemeni provinces to its territories.

FM Amir-Abdollahian meets Polish counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau on Sunday.

Talks underway between Iran, Qatar on releasing blocked asset

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Qatari Ambassador to Tehran Mohammed Hamad Saad Alfheyd al-Hajari met and held talks with the Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Ali Salehabadi in Tehran on Sat. over the release of Iranian blocked assets.

KANS honors young researchers of Islamic world

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Six young researchers of the Islamic world will be honored during the 2022 KANS (Knowledge Application and Notion for Society) Competition, the head of the second KANS competition Saeid Sohrabpour announced.

IMF:

Iran becomes 20th world’s largest economy despite sanctions

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – According to the statistics of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Iran was turned into the 20th largest economy in the world in spite of tough sanctions imposed against the country.

Hezbollah reacts to terrorist attack in Egypt

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Condemning the terrorist attack on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Hezbollah expressed sympathy for the country's army.

Official:

Tehran, Baghdad reach agreement over gas export from Iran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iraqi Ministry of Electricity Ahmed Musa said that Baghdad has reached an agreement with Tehran on export of Iranian gas to Iraq.

Saudi king admitted to hospital in Jeddah for tests: report

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – According to the local news sources, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to a hospital on Saturday in Jeddah to undergo medical tests.

ISIL claims responsibility for missile attack on Tajikistan

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Tajikistan from Afghanistan on Saturday.

South Korea says;

North Korea fires likely submarine-launched ballistic missile

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – News sources reported that North Korea fired a ballistic missile, likely from a submarine, off the port city of Sinpo along the country’s eastern coast.

Iran considering investing in refinery in Nicaragua

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji announced that Iran will study investing in a refinery in Nicaragua, the cost of which is 6,216 million euros / $ 6,558 million.

US sacrifices Ukraine to control Europe

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said that the US hopes to “add fuel to the fire” and hinder the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, adding that the US purpose is to sacrifice Ukraine to control Europe and weaken Russia.

At least 11 Egyptian soldiers killed in armed attack in Sinai

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – At least 11 members of the Egyptian military, including an officer, have been killed in an armed attack on the Sinai Peninsula, an army spokesman said.

EU resumes push to revive JCPOA with last-ditch attempt

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The lull in the Vienna talks is over. The European Union has decided to dispatch its coordinator with the hope of breaking the ice amid a pause in the talks which have been put on hold nearly two months ago.

UK to provide $1.6B in additional military aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The United Kingdom will provide a further 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) in military support and aid to Ukraine.