Foolad Sirjan runners-up at AVC Volleyball Champions League

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foolad Sirjan claimed the silver medal at the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Champions League after a 3-1 defeat to Indonesia’s Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi in Sunday’s final.

Yemen reaffirms unwavering support for resistance, Iran

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah has offered condolences on the martyrdom of a prominent commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, reaffirming the Yemen's unwavering support for the Palestinian people as well as Iran and Lebanon.

Iran, Qatar FMs hold talks on regional developments by phone

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Sunday evening.

US presence in region cause insecurity, instability: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has told Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday that recent regional events prove the United States’ presence only brings insecurity.

Iran to sue US, Israel for attacks on its cultural heritage

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says the country will launch legal action against the United States and the Israeli regime for their attacks on dozens of historic sites and cultural monuments.

Pezeshkian, Pakistani minister hold talks for 90 minutes

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeskian and visiting Pakistani interior minister held a special meeting on Sunday which lasted 90 minutes, according to Pakistani embassy in Tehran.

Gaza death toll reaches 72,763 since Oct. 7, 2023: ministry

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has put the number of Palestinians martyred by the Israeli regime since the outbreak of war in the enclave between Hamas and Israel at 72,763.

Fate of Palestine to be decided by Palestinians: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emphasized that the destiny of the Palestinian people and their land will be shaped by the Palestinians themselves.

Senior Iranian MP warns US of total regional oil shutdown

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned that any attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure will result in a total disruption of global oil supplies from the Persian Gulf region.

Average gas prices in US near 2022 levels

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – As the war against Iran continues, prices at the pump in the US continue to hit some of their highest levels on record.

US falling into Israeli trap: Senior advisor to Iran’s Leader

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has warned that Washington is falling into a “strategic trap” dug out by Israel and would lose what remains of its credibility in West Asia if it wages another war on Iran.

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What Iran and US each demand in talks?

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Washington is demanding concessions from Iran that it failed to achieve through war, including 400kg of uranium and sweeping nuclear limits, while offering nothing in return.

Iran FM spox:

Maintaining energy market stability next lie for warmongering

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Lashing out at the US warmongering policy, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that maintaining the stability of energy market is the next grand lie being rolled out to justify their illegal war of choice.

Ghalibaf appointed Iran’s special envoy for China Affairs

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been appointed as the country's special representative for China’s affairs.

Any repeated US folly to bring harder blows for Washington

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran's senior Armed Forces spokesman has warned that any repeat of American folly against Iran will bring heavier and more crushing blows, with new offensive and surprise scenarios targeting US assets and forces.

Pro-Palestine rallies held across Europe on Nakba anniversary

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated across Europe to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, or "Catastrophe," which refers to the displacement of Palestinians by Zionists in 1948.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease tension in ME

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed the situation in the Middle East.

US resolution on Hormuz Strait ‘not right’: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has stated that the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz is not right, echoing China's criticism of the draft measure.

Iran FM urges using BRICS potential to revive multilateralism

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has called for making use of capacities and potentials of BRICS group of emerging economies to rebuild global governance and restore credibility of multilateralism.

Pakistan 'optimistic' on Iran-US peace deal

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged to spare no effort in securing lasting peace between Iran and the United States, voicing optimism that a sustainable agreement can be reached through Islamabad's mediation.

Hezbollah says it launched 19 operations against Israel

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Hezbollah says it has carried out at least 19 military operations against Israeli sites, troops, and equipment over the past 24 hours along Lebanon's border with the occupied territories and deeper inside the southern front.

WHO declares public health emergency over Ebola in Africa

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern over the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Iran condemns assassination of Qassam Brigades Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's assassination of Ezzedin Haddad, commander-in-chief of Hamas's Qassam Brigades, along with his wife and child, calling it a terrorist act and part of a colonial plot.