Iran among women’s futsal ranking top 10 in world

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Brazil have remained top of both the women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings in the latest edition, while Iran’s women’s futsal team have secured a spot within the top 10.

5 militants killed in NW Pakistan's counterterrorism op.

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Pakistani security forces killed five militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies for allegedly supplying weapons and drone components to Iran's Armed Forces.

Iran-US talks may resume next week in Islamabad: Report

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran and the US are expected to resume indirect talks in Islamabad early next week, with mediators drafting a 14-point MoU to frame one-month negotiations aimed at ending the war, an American media outlet claimed.

Iran response to US plan under review: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran is still examining the U.S. proposal and will announce its decision once a final conclusion is reached, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday, after overnight hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz region.

SE Asian leaders discuss Mideast war challenges

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Leaders of Southeast Asian nations gathered in the Philippines on Friday to discuss challenges stemming from the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, as the conflict disrupted global energy supplies.

Iran's MP hails S Korea rejection of US op. in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has praised South Korea’s wise decision not to joint the United States’ military campaign to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a letter to UN chief:

Araghchi lashes out at US-Bahrain anti-Iran moves

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a letter penned to the UN secretary general, has criticized the anti-Iran moves by the United States and Bahrain.

Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss ties, latest regional developments

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation late on Thursday to discuss the recent developments in the region as well as the importance of diplomacy.

Iran, Pakistan discuss strengthening rail cooperation

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) –  Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Pakistan’s Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi have held a meeting in the Pakistani capital city to explore ways to enhance bilateral railway cooperation.

FM Spox.:

Pakistan optimistic on Iran-US deal, ready to host talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.

FM Araghchi:

Iran hopes China plays role in promoting peace, ending war

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that Iran hopes China to play a constructive role in advancing peace and end to war in the region, stressing that Iran backs China’s role in restoration of peace and security in the region.

Pakistan welcomes US withdrawal from the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause “Project Freedom” and withdrew from the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

China condemns 'illegal war' on Iran, backs peace push

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran as illegal during talks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, backing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Iran's Araghchi meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, discussing issues of mutual interest.

Trump retreats again by halting operation in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of the so-called "Freedom Project" in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran's firm warnings to Washington and the plan's failure to achieve its stated objectives.

Iran Natl. Beach teams visit Imam Reza shrine after Sanya win

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran national beach sports teams' members visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad after getting success at 2026 Asian Beach Games in China’s Sanya, where the Iranian delegation won nine gold medals and one silver.