Swiss FM expresses readiness to assist in Iran–US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed the progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States and expressed Switzerland’s readiness to assist the process.

Trump says hopes for Russia-US deal to be made in coming week

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he hopes that a deal on settling the Ukrainian crisis will be made in the coming week.

Member of Iran negotiating team:

Preserving uranium enrichment Iran's redline in talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi who is a member of the Iranian negotiating tea m says that in the talks with the United States, uranium enrichment is a redline for Iran.

IAEA chief terms Iran-US nuclear talks at 2nd round positive

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief described the second round of Iran-US indirect nuclear talks as ‘positive’, saying that the Agency's role in verifying any agreement between the two sides is crucial.

French President Macron’s pledge on Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country could recognize an independent Palestinian state state within months.

Regardless of Easter Truce;

Ukraine attempts to attack Russian positions

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russian troops in the special military op zone strictly OBSERVED THE CEASEFIRE regime from 18.00 on April 19 and remained at controlled borders and positions, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Tel Aviv warns France against push for Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has issued a sharp warning to France, saying that its recognition of Palestine as an independent state would entail decisive unilateral steps by Tel Aviv.

Iran exports $41.7mn worth of handwoven carpets last year

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran exported $41.7 million worth of homemade handwoven carpets and gabbeh to 55 countries of the world in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended Mar. 20, 2025), Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

Israeli FM issues warning to France

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli regime's foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar has warned France over recognizing a Palestinian state.

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Israel officials reportedly meet US's Witkoff in Italy

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Sources revealed that Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and Mossad chief David Barnea held talks with Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Macron urges scientists work in France amid US funding cuts

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as US President Donald Trump's new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies.

Gunman kills two in central Germany: police

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Two people were shot and killed on Saturday in central Germany, police said.

US says “very good progress” reached in talks with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A senior Trump administration official says that very good progress has been made in the Tehran-Washington talks in Rome.

FM Spox.:

Iran remains committed to cause of dialogue, diplomacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to the cause of dialogue and diplomacy as he was leaving Rome, where the second round of Iran-US nuclear talks was held with Oman's mediation.

Araghchi briefs Italian FM on progress in talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, before returning to Tehran, sharing details of the second round of indirect Iran-US talks held in Rome.

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest exchange of prisoners

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 246 prisoners of war each on Saturday, the largest since the outbreak of the war over three years ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

Iran-US indirect talks gaining momentum: Omani FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi after indirect talks between Iran and the United States held in the Italian capital of Rome on Saturday that their talks were gaining momentum.

IAEA chief Grossi, US special envoy Witkoff meet in Rome

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA)– Media reported Saturday that US President's Special Envoy for West Asia Steve Witkoff met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi Rome amid an indirect talks between Iran and US.

Putin declares two-day truce in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Vladimir Putin says he expects Ukraine to join Russia's 30-hour ceasefire set to start 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday and end at 12 midnight on Sunday