S. Africa ready to cooperate with Iran in suing Israel regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – South Africa has officially expressed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel for crimes, according to a senior member of the African state's legal delegation.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss de-escalation efforts

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and return to diplomacy in a phone call. 

Iran urges Islamic states to back Palestine, counter Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for stronger cooperation among Islamic countries to support Palestine and counter the Zionist regime’s plots against the interests of the Muslim world.

Iran sweep past Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran swept past Algeria in straight sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Wednesday.

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.

Hamas delegation due in Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya is set to arrive in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

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.

Iran to join BRICS development bank in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said on Wednesday, calling the bank the most important achievement of the bloc's cooperation.

Fire breaks out after drone attack on Libya major refinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Firefighters in Libya are battling a massive blaze at the Zawiya refinery following a drone attack, with the country’s national oil company warning it may declare a force majeure and shut down operations if attacks continue.

US MQ9 drone said to crash in Djibouti

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A US MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed in the eastern African country of Djibouti on Sunday.

Iran, South Africa eye on expanding academic cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran and South Africa have agreed to expand academic and scientific cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen educational collaboration within BRICS.

Egyptian FM warns;

Palestinian displacement from Gaza remains ‘red line’

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned that plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip remain on the table and says Cairo would resist them with full force.

WHO chief:

World’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo that outbreak of Ebola is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay.

US to close its diplomatic missions in five countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The US State Department has notified Congress of its intention to close five US diplomatic missions.

5.2 magnitude quake strikes Suez, felt in 7 countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck northwest of Suez, Egypt, early Monday, with tremors felt across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran warns regional states to be vigilant against Israel plot

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warmed all countries in the region to remain vigilant against the Israeli plot.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss ties, regional developments in phone

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Friday to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.

Iran urges BRICS to take clear stance against US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a "clear and decisive" stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states.

Iran defeat Egypt in Sitting Volleyball World Cship warm up

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team made an impressive start to their preparations for the World Championship by defeating Egypt in straight sets in a friendly match ahead of the tournament in China.