Islamabad deal closer than ever, says Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has never been closer to finalisation, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says.

Iran says proposed deal not finalized amid US backtracking

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Tehran says it remains steadfast on its principled redlines as authorities review a proposed understanding, firmly rejecting speculation a final deal has been reached despite Washington backtracking on recent military threats.

South Korea sentences ex-president to 30 years in prison

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) –A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action as pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.

US attacks on Indian ships ‘state piracy’: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Denouncing the brutal US attacks on the Indian commercial vessels, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that the US attacks on the Indians ships in waters off Oman is a ‘state piracy’.

Pakistan army chopper crashes in Kashmir, all crew killed

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed due to a technical fault in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday, killing all military personnel on board, the military said.

Iran, EAEU trade registers 22% growth in 1st year of FTA

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) –An official said trade exchanges volume between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 22% during the first year of implementing Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with most goods now traded under zero-tariff conditions.

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, ‌after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday.

Death toll from earthquake in S Philippines rises to 45

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has risen from 41 to 45.

Iran urges unconditional release of Afghanistan frozen assets

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called for sustained international engagement with Afghanistan de factor officials, increased humanitarian support, and the unconditional release of Afghanistan frozen assets.

Iran dismantles four terror cells in southeast, 19 arrested

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has announced the dismantling of four operational terrorist cells in the southeast of the country.

China's Xi arrives in North Korea with ‘new missions: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Beginning a two-day state visit to North Korea on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the two neighbors face new development opportunities as well as “new missions.”

Pakistan special letter for Iran Leader submitted to Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has delivered a special message from Islamabad to Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi intended for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran FM Araghchi meets with Pakistan interior min. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with visiting Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran on Sunday.

Mobarakeh steel ready to join Afghanistan mining projects

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – At the joint Iran-Afghanistan summit, emphasis was placed on the development of rail corridors, joint mining investments, and cooperation in the transfer of technical know-how.

North Korea nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable'

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China conducts law enforcement operation east of Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – China has organized a special law enforcement operation in the waters to the east of Taiwan.

Iranian officials united on negotiation proposals: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) –Emphasizing the unity of high-ranking officials of the country regarding the issue of negotiations, Islamic Republic of Iran has a certain strategy on the negotiations and all officials have pursued it in complete coordination.

Iran calls for fair energy order within BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Russia said that global energy security is now largely determined by countries of the Global South, particularly BRICS members, and called for the bloc to help shape a fairer and more stable energy order.

Iran, Pakistan interior ministers hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on Saturday evening, saying he is in Iran once again to deliver a message to the Leader of Islamic Revolution.

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SCO a very influential actor in global developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s interior minister says Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a very influential and key actor in international developments, stressing the need for its member states to take a clear stance in sensitive situation.