Hormuz open to friends, restricted to enemies: Iran FM

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz is open to friendly nations, and restrictions apply only to adversaries, Iran's foreign minister said Friday, stressing that Iran did not start the war and is acting in self-defence.

Iran ready for ear or negotiations: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has told reporters in New Delhi that Iran is ready for both war and negotiations.

United States rejects Iran's 14-point proposal

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The US government has responded to Iran's written proposal regarding the end of the war, according to reports.

Tehran, New Delhi consult on regional stability

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met his Indian counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, briefing India on the fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations toward ending the conflict.

No reason for Iran conflict to continue: Chinese MFA

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – There is no reason for the Iran conflict to continue, while an early settlement would benefit both Tehran and Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Araghchi says;

Iran war proved region can no longer rely on US, Israel

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told his Malaysian counterpart that the 40-day war has proven that regional states can no longer rely on the US or Israel for their security.

Araghchi holds talk with his Russian counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

VIDEO: Araghchi meeting with Brazil counterpart in New Delhi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in New Delhi on Thursday on the sidelines of BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

With Iran permission:

Chinese vessels start transiting Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – With the decision made by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the passage of a number of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, while observing the Iranian management protocol of the strait, was made possible.

Iran attends SCO security meeting in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A meeting of secretaries of security councils from member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened in Kyrgyz capital on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism, extremism, illicit arms, and drug trafficking.

Pezeshkian visits 12000-seat Azadi Sport Complex after attack

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has visited the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex of Tehran on Thursday which was destroyed in the US-Israeli attack on March 05.

UAE directly involved in aggression against Iran: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Araghchi has said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was directly involved in the US and Israeli act of aggression against Iran and there is no doubt about it.

Indian FM:

Unimpeded maritime flows vital for intl. economic well-being

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that safe and unimpeded maritime flows through international waters, including ‌the Strait of Hormuz, are vital for global economic well-being.

IRGC Aerospace cmdr.’s message to Iran Natl. Soccer Team

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi has expressed good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.

Iran’s Bagheri meets Kyrgyz top security official in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Deputy for Foreign Policy Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat Ali Bagheri met and held talks with Secretary of the National Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Orezbekov in Bishkek.

US will be defeated in war against Iran: Rear Admiral Sayyari

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) –Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says US will be defeated in the war against Iran due to the bravery and steadfastness of powerful Iranian Armed Forces and support of the nation.