Tornado in Germay leaves at least 43 injured

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – A tornado swept through the German city of Paderborn Friday, injuring at least 43 people, and killing a woman, authorities said

Raeisi visits Tehran International Book Fair

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi paid a visit to the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Saturday.

Iran moves ahead with regional diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Less than a year into his presidency, President Ebrahim Raeisi succeeded in revving up Iranian regional diplomacy in a way that is expected to lead to more breakthroughs.

Russia halts gas supplies to Finland

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russia has halted its supply of natural gas to Finland, Russian media reported.

1 killed, 1 injured in Zionists brutal raids on Jenin

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In the Israeli regime's forces' raid on Jenin on Saturday, one Palestinian citizen was martyred and one other injured.

Iran UN envoy to West:

Claiming to care about Syria's situation 'hypocritical'

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN said that claiming to care about the difficult humanitarian situation in Syria while backing and imposing unilateral sanctions against the Syrian people is hypocritical.

Amir-Abdollahian to Borrell:

Iran determined to reach strong, lasting agreement in Vienna

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran is determined to reach a strong and lasting agreement in Vienna talks that aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Paykan crowned champions of 2022 Asian Club Volleyball

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Paykan of Iran came from two sets down to beat Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds 3-2 (21-25, 26-28, 25-13, 25-20, 15-12) on Friday.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on May 21

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Saturday, May 21.

Three killed in Zionists airstrike on south of Damascus

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – At least three people were killed after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on the outskirts of Damascus late on Friday, Syrian media said, adding that the country’s air defenses intercepted “hostile targets”.

Nasrallah:

Arab world can never protect Lebanon from Zionist aggression

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said that Arab world can never protect Lebanon from any Zionist aggression.

Four stabbed in knife attack in Norway

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – At least four people were stabbed in Numedal in southeast Norway on Friday, with one of the victims left in a critical condition, the police have said.

Russia says ‘nearing’ full control of Luhansk

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday Moscow was nearing full control of Ukraine's eastern separatist region of Lugansk.

Russia to be equipped with 2 nuclear-powered submarines

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Pacific Fleet’s submarine will be equipped with a nuclear-powered strategic submarine, a multi-purpose nuclear underwater cruiser and a diesel-electric sub Magadan this year, a Russian Fleet Commander said on Friday.

Iran attaches special importance to relations with India

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during a phone talk, told his Indian counterpart that Iran attaches special importance to relations with India.

No sign of Iran's unserioussness in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi said that there is no sign that the Iranian side is not serious about the nuclear talks.

1 killed, 9 injured in S Korea oil refinery explosion

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – One person has been killed and nine others injured in an explosion at a refinery run by South Korean oil refiner S-Oil Corp. in the country's southwest, firefighters said Friday.

Iran supports UN efforts addressing food insecurity

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – As the whole world has been affected by food shortages, Iran's envoy and permanent representative to the United Nations said that Iran supports the United Nations' efforts to address food insecurity issues.

President Raeisi:

Constructive ties between countries key to regional security

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi told Azerbaijani Deputy PM that the existence of constructive relations based on mutual interests between neighboring countries is the most effective factor in maintaining regional security.

US Senate approves $40bn aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The US Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday.

President Raeisi arrives in West Azarbaijan Province

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in West Azarbaijan province on Friday morning as part of his administration's regular visits to provinces to listen to people's grievances.

2 US military convoys come under attack in Iraq

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iraqi news sources on late Thursday reported that two logistics convoys belonging to the US military were targeted in the Iraqi province of Babylon.

Zionists claim to have shot down Resistance drone in Gaza

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Zionist army claims to have shot down a drone belonging to the Palestinian Resistance in the southern Gaza strip on Thursday.

Lavrov, Amir-Abdollahian discuss JCPOA, Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the Iranian Foreign Minister have discussed the recent developments over JCPOA and Ukraine.

Qatari culture minister visits Tehran Intl. Book Fair

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking delegation, the Qatari minister of culture visited Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Thursday.

ISIL terrorists attack in Mosul leaves 2 wounded

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iraqi media reported on Thursday that at least 2 people were injured in an explosion committed by ISIL terrorists in northern Iraq.

Moscow expels 5 Portuguese diplomats in tit-for-tat move

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it was expelling five Portuguese diplomats in response to Lisbon ordering out 10 Russians last month.

Russian State Duma Spox.:

US, Canada, Switzerland sanctions cause of global crisises

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The United States, Canada, and Switzerland unleashed the current worldwide surge in energy and food prices, and they shoulder responsibility for global crises to come, the Russian State Duma Speaker said.

Symbol of holy Al-Quds unveiled in heart of Kabul (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Taliban government unveiled the symbol of Holy Al-Quds in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul to express their support for the Palestinian cause and disgust with the Zionist regime.