Iran dep. FM:

Reopening of Hormuz needs US cessation of its violations

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that the Iranian-Omani agreement will not reopen Hormuz Strait, stressing that reopening of the waterway requires the United States to meet certain conditions.

At least 2 invading Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon blast

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Two Israeli soldiers were killed and several others were injured by an explosion in southern Lebanon, local media reported.

President Pezeshkian:

Iranian people's resilience, resolve foiled enemy's plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised address to the nation on Wednesday.

Iran-Oman talks on Hormuz in drafting stage: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday afternoon that talks between Tehran and Muscat on establishing a safe route for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stage.

Loud explosion reported near ship off Yemen raises alarm

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – A vessel off the coast of Yemen reported a loud explosion nearby, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre (UKMTO).

Palestine “foremost issue of Islamic world”: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Palestine is the first issue of the Islamic World, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Palestinian issue has still maintained its central position in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Death toll in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reaches 73,381

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Health Ministry in Gaza says two Palestinians have been killed and one person wounded in Israeli attacks across the Strip over the latest 24-hour reporting period.

Senior lawmaker warns US to soon be expelled from region

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has warned Americans that they will soon be expelled from the region and from the countries that are hosting US bases.

Israel burns over 120-ha olive groves in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The occupying regime of Israel burnt more than 120 hectares of centuries-old olive groves in southern Lebanon.

FM Araghchi meets Iraqi officials during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister held meetings with senior Iraqi officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening mutual cooperation.

Yemen strikes Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Yemen's Armed Forces announced on Wednesday they had targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa off Yanbu in the northern Red Sea with several ballistic missiles.

Riyadh stresses need to reduce tension with Iran via dialogue

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Saudi ministers have emphasized the need to reduce tensions with the Islamic Republic of Iran through dialogue in their meeting with the crown price of the country.

Israeli forces raid Qalandiya camp in occupied West Bank

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Israeli forces have raided the Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied al-Quds, arresting several people and “severely assaulting” a journalist.

Informed source:

US interference delaying Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – An informed source said US interference and threats by US President Donald Trump are the main reasons behind the delay in reaching an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Radar hit cripples Saudi airport amid Yemeni retaliation

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Yemeni Armed Forces have successfully knocked out the central radar system at a Saudi border airport, according to a report.

Explosion rocks Yemeni capital Sanaa

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – An airstrike targeted the Yemeni capital of Sanaa early Wednesday, causing a large explosion that residents said was heard across the city and in areas to the north.

Israeli regime builds more military bases in south Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Israeli military is building at least seven new bases and dozens of kilometres of roads in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli media.

US’s THAAD interceptors depleted by up to 80%: Media

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Several American media outlets say the US has used nearly all of its global stockpile of long-range precision missiles during the war on Iran.

FM Spox.:

Hormuz transit talks progressing positively

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Oman are making headway in negotiations to establish safe shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on transit routes that uphold the sovereign rights and security concerns of both coastal states.