FM Araghchi holds phone call with Pakistani Army chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.

Chinese tanker reverses course in Hormuz after Iran warning

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran forced a large Chinese oil tanker attempting to pass through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz to abandon its transit, media reported Wednesday.

Tehran, Jakarta emphasize enhancing environmental coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Indonesia have explored avenues to expand and broaden cooperation in the field of environment, exchange technical knowhow and expertise, develop specialized interaction between the two nations.

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.

Iran, Uzbekistan hold political consultations

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

Malaysian PM lauds Iran's resiliance in face of US aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Iran’s resilience and determination in the face of US military attacks, saying Malaysia was among the countries that openly condemned the strikes against Iran.

VIDEO: At least 7 killed in a hotel fire in Tarapith, India

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – At least seven pilgrims have been killed and several others injured in a hotel fire in Tarapith, West Bengal, eastern India.

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Tehran rejects negotiations on extension of MoU btw Iran, US

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran has categorically ruled out any talks on extending the 60-day period stipulated in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU), stressing Tehran does not formulate its policies under pressure or artificial deadlines.

2 killed as blast hits vehicle in SW Pakistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Two civilians were killed and two others injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on a civilian logistics vehicle in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, police sources said on Monday.

5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A 5.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported.

Iran ready to assist Indonesia after earthquake: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to assist Indonesia after the massive earthquake.

Iran eyes strengthening transport coop. with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh has urged for speeding up, accelerating and operationalizing cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan in rail, road, air, port and logistics sectors.

Iran calls for setting up Persian-speaking communities: VP

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has proposed establishing a “Union of Persian-Speaking Countries and Regions” to strengthen cultural and civilizational cooperation among Persian-speaking communities.

FM Araghchi stresses expanding trade ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received a high-ranking Tajik delegation in Tehran Saturday and stressed deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two neighbors.

Iran seeks to strengthen ties with India: Pezeshkian to Modi

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Congratulating the National Day of India to the president, prime minister, government and people of India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country is seeking to bolster relations with India in all fields.

Iran, Tajikistan to sign long-term agreement in energy field

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Officials from Tehran and Dushanbe will ink a long-term cooperation agreement for the export of petroleum products and the supply of crude oil to Tajikistan’s refineries.

Araghchi:

No decision made so far on resuming talks with US

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran has not decided to resume negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, adding that the 60-day period in the Islamabad MoU was a window for talks, not a ceasefire subject to extension.

Pezeshkian congratulates Pakistan on independence day

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government, and the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day anniversary.

Iran wins 3 medals at global computer Olympiad

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s national computer science team has concluded its performance at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, securing two silver medals, one bronze medal, and an honorable mention.