Araghchi leaves Tehran for New Delhi to attend BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India’s capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – More than a dozen gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and marines moved in to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.

Eurasia system puts into operation at IRICA

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) system is ready for operation at the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), aimed at paving suitable ways for activists to use exemptions predicted in the EAEU agreement.

The Trump-Xi meeting: Who holds the upper hand?

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Regional developments have turned the US-China summit into a test of global power, with Trump arriving in Beijing in search of an exit from a costly war that has undermined his position.

Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss Iran war ceasefire push

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The top diplomats from China and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday, discussing efforts to end the war on Iran and secure a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.

Iran's ambassador outlines Tehran's message to Beijing

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to China has revealed the details of Tehran's message to Beijing over the Hormuz Strait, saying the comprehensive strategic partnership is about Iran's place in a changing world order — not just oil and trade.

Iran, Uzbekistan FMs discuss ties and regional tensions

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Uzbek foreign ministers spoke by phone, exchanging views on bilateral ties and the latest regional developments amid the ongoing diplomatic push to end the war on Iran.

Iran's Araghchi to attend BRICS meeting in India

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will attend the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in India, a spokesman said Wednesday, with bilateral talks planned on the sidelines.

Pakistan:

CBS’ anti-Iran claim aims at undermining peace efforts

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US media CBS’s report on Iranian aircraft in Pakistan aimed at undermining the ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.

Iran loses to Kazakhstan in 2026 Asian Women’s U16 Handball

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 38-33 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Monday.

Pakistani ambassador to Russia:

Islamabad to remain venue for US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Islamabad is highly likely to remain the venue for US-Iran talks as Pakistan’s mediation efforts suit both sides of the conflict, Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says.

Iran, Singapore FMs discuss ties, region in call

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of Iran and Singapore have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations between their nations and regional developments.

Pakistan to continue mediation between Iran and US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to war between the United States and Iran.

China rejects illegal US sanctions against Iran: FM spox

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – China has firmly rejected the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on three of its companies over allegations of enabling Iranian military operations, vowing to protect its businesses from unilateral restrictions.

Araghchi, bin Farhan discuss Iran-US diplomatic process

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Monday regarding the latest developments related to the current diplomatic processes between Iran and the US.

Iran hails China’s four-point proposal for reg. peace: envoy

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Beijing Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has said Tehran appreciates a four-point proposal raised by Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at establishing sustainable peace and security in the Persian Gulf region.

FM Spox.:

Iran engages in diplomacy with good faith, distrust US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran participates in diplomatic processes with good faith, but the United States has repeatedly proven unreliable, Esmaeil Baghaei said, citing Washington’s 2018 JCPOA withdrawal and attacks on diplomacy itself.

Iran calls for lifting sanctions, Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Diplomatic sources in Iran have told media that in its repose to the US proposal to end the war, Tehran has called for the lifting of the naval blockade and sanctions on the oil exports and ending the war on Lebanon.