US increases military presence in ME to 50,000 troops: Report

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Since February, the United States has increased its troop presence at bases in the Middle East by about 10,000 personnel, bringing the total to 50,000 amid the conflict with Iran.

Hamas leader’s son dies of injuries from Israeli strike

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip.

One killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Nabatieh

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Israeli strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh and its outskirts have killed one person and injured several others.

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.

Iran offers delivering services to ships in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said Thursday it is ready to provide fuel, medical aid, and limited repair items to all commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its maritime safety obligations.

Israeli regime conducts airstrike on Beirut

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Zionist regime announced that it had targeted the Lebanese capital in an attack coordinated with the US.

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.

Iran has sent 35 files against US, Israel to intl. bodies

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said that it has forwarded 35 war crime’s files against the US and Israel to the international bodies.

World Bank predicts:

Hormuz Strait traffic not to be normalized until late 2026

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The World Bank (WB) has predicted that the transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will not return to the levels prior to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran until late 2026.

Gaza death toll reaches 72,619 since Oct. 07, 2023: ministry

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has put the number of Palestinian people martyred by the Israeli forces since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023 at 72,619.

IRGC Navy:

Safe passage via. SOH to be ensured if enemy's threat foiled

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy Force has emphasized that the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) will be ensured if the aggressor’s threats are neutralized.

Iran rights official:

US-Israeli attacks on civilians amount to ‘war crimes’

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights says the US-Israeli attacks on hospitals, and children during their 40-day war of aggression constitute a “gross violation” of Geneva Conventions and amount to war crimes.

Iran, US nearing to ink one-page MoU to end war: report

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A foreign media outlet on Wednesday has claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States are very close to sign a one-page Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the war imposed by the US against Iran.

US dream in Iran to never come true: Dep. parl. speaker

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy parliament speaker has warned the United States will miserably fail to achieve its objectives against Tehran, saying Washington ignites conflicts around the world to advance its interests.

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.

Lavrov, Rubio hold phone call on international developments

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss the international developments, the Foreign Ministry in Moscow has said.

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss diplomacy to prevent escalation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional developments by phone, stressing the need to continue diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation to avoid renewed tensions.