EU broadens sanctions to cover Iran’s missile program

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The European Union (EU) has expanded its sanctions regime to target Iran’s missile capabilities a month after the country launched missile and drone attacks on the Israeli regime to punish it for Iran's consulate attack.

Europe should try to stop Israel's war machine: Khaji

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister’s senior adviser for special political affairs stated that European countries should try to stop the war machine of the Zionist regime that have created a tense situation in the region.

ICJ plans hearings on S Africa request amid Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) –The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on May 16-17 following South Africa’s request for additional measures amid Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Rafah.

Blinken to Zelensky:

US promises Ukraine military aid to make ‘real difference’

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Ukraine that aid that will make “a real difference” on the battlefield is on the way.

Thousands evacuated from Ukraine's Kharkiv

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Thousands of Ukrainians have fled northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region in the face of a renewed Russian military operation and the opening of a new front in the war.

3 missing in coal mine tremor accident in Poland

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A tremor hit the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine in southern Poland overnight, leaving three miners missing, authorities said Tuesday.

Iran FM Spox.:

France has no right to interfere in Iran judicial decisions

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The French government has no right to interfere in the judicial decisions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said.

Blinken arrives in Kyiv to discuss US aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on a visit, during which he expects to discuss issues of providing military assistance to Ukraine from Washington.

Western strikes on Yemen have no excuse: Russian envoy

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Western coalition’s strikes on Yemen violate the UN Charter, can have no excuse, and only worsen the escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya has said.

Russia downs 16 missiles, 31 drones amid airstrike by Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Russia said on Monday that it downed 16 missiles and 31 drones amid an overnight airstrike launched by Ukraine.

University of Amsterdam staff join pro-Palestine protests

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – University of Amsterdam staff have joined pro-Palestine protests.

Turkey neutralizes 5 PKK/YPG forces in northern Iraq, Syria

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Turkish security forces neutralized five PKK/YPG forces in northern Iraq and northern Syria, the National Defense Ministry said.

Iran's Taremi wins Porto derby with historic goal

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Porto FC secured a victory against Boavista FC with a historic goal by his Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi in the 33rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

In past day;

11 Belgorod residents killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – At least 11 residents of southwest Russia’s Belgorod were killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks in the past day.

Fire destroys one of biggest shopping centers in Warsaw

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – A massive fire that broke out on Saturday night in a shopping center in Warsaw almost completely destroyed the place, authorities said. Nobody was hurt during the fire.

Macron ‘hopes’ France won’t go to war with Russia

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has said that while Paris seeks to avoid direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict an intervention may be necessary to deter Russia from advancing too far.

Apartment bloc collapsed in Russia Belgorod in Ukraine strike

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – A high-rise apartment block in Belgorod has partially collapsed after a Ukrainian shelling of the Russian city on Sunday, Russian local media said.

Russia captures 5 villages in NE Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Moscow’s forces captured 5 villages in a renewed military operation in northeastern Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defence has said.

European Council Pres.:

Israel should respect int’l humanitarian law

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – President of the European Council, Charles Michel called the Israeli regime's order for the residents of Gaza to evacuate the city of Rafah unacceptable.