Merz says Europe shares US goal of ending Iran war

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Europe wanted to work to keep the Nato alliance functioning, addigng that the Europeans share the goal of ending the Iran war with Washington.

Food prices rise to highest rate due to US-Israel war on Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The global food prices climbed to their highest level in more than three years as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran disrupted supply chains, raising the prospect of larger bills for shoppers.

Iran, UK top diplomats discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed the latest regional situation in a phone call.

European lawmaker:

Attack on Minab school could be deliberate strike

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The attack on a school in Minab, Iran, where dozens of children were killed, must be investigated, because it could well have been a planned strike, said a member of the European Parliament, Milan Uhrik.

Europeans want more independence from US: survey

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Around 70% of people living in the EU and UK want more independence from the US and believe it’s time for Europe to “go its own way,” a new study compiled by the Germany-based research foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung indicates.

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.

Pezeshkian tells Macron;

Any talk on reopening of Hormuz relies on lifting of blockade

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said any negotiation on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires the United States to first lift its naval blockade, during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Russia to destroy all Europe if war breaks out with Germany

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that a Russia-Germany war would fully destroy the vaunted German industry and threaten the existence of European civilization as a whole.

Iran, France presidents hold phone call

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The French President announced that he had consulted with President Masoud Pezeshkian by phone.

Iran dismisses UK anti-Semitism claim baseless, irresponsible

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in London has rejected British officials’ accusations of anti-Semitism against Tehran, calling them “baseless” and “irresponsible” and voicing strong protest and deep concern over the allegations.

UK chancellor, US treasury chief clashed over Iran war

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A heated quarrel took place between British Chancellor of the Exchequer and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the American-Israeli aggression against Iran during last month’s IMF Spring Meetings in Washington.

EU warns Airlines to brace for scenarios due to fuel crisis

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The European Commission warned Monday that airlines and member states should prepare for all scenarios as uncertainty persists over how long the jet fuel crisis will last.

Iran football chief refuses Canadian PM call after insulting

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj has rejected a request by Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers.

FM spox:

US has learned it cannot speak to Iran through force, threats

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Lashing out at US President Donald Trump's rhetoric, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the United States has grasped out that it cannot speak to Iran with the language of force and threat.

Gaza most hazardous place in world for journalists: UN

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA)–The UN Human Rights Office in the occupied Palestinian territories declared on Sunday that Gaza has become the most dangerous place in the world for journalists, with at least 295 media workers verified killed in Israeli attacks.

Iran, Spain FM confer on intl., regl. developments

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Spain discussed and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations in a telephone call on Sunday.

Iran, German FMs review regional, intl. developments in call

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul held a telephone conversation on Sunday to review the latest developments in the region and the world.

Britons braced for flight cancellations over fuel shortage

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Ministers are attempting to save British families’ summer holidays by allowing airlines to cancel other flights more easily after US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran caused jet fuel costs to soar.

Trump has to choose btw impossible war or bad deal with Iran

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says US President Donald Trump now faces a sharply narrowed choice between an “impossible military operation” against Iran and a “bad deal” with the country.

Araghchi lashes out at Europe's stance on Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has criticized the unconstructive and irresponsible approach of certain European states regarding Iran’s nuclear issue, emphasizing that they should condemn US-Israel aggression.