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Qatar assessing mediation push to end Iran war
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Qatar is evaluating mediation efforts led by Pakistan and others to end the war on Iran, its UN envoy said late Tuesday, while stressing the need for strict adherence to any US-Iran ceasefire.
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Life of Imam Reza (AS) in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Today coincides with the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the life of Imam (AS) from birth to martyrdom.
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Israel serious threat to peace, Iran tells Security Council
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday that Israel remains a persistent and serious threat to regional and international peace, citing Tel Aviv's ceasefire violations and attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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Five reasons why Islamabad talks reached a stalemate
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States remain at the forefront of global geopolitics, following Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad earlier this month that concluded without a breakthrough.
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Iran sweeps beach wrestling golds at Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran's beach wrestling team won all four gold medals on offer at the Asian Beach Games on Wednesday, storming to the team title with a perfect record in Sanya.
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Europe spends €10.4bn to ease energy shock from war on Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – European Union governments have spent €10.4 billion to shield households and businesses from energy price spikes triggered by the war on Iran, a Brussels-based think tank said.
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Iran beach water polo beats China for Asian Games gold
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran won the beach water polo gold medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya on Wednesday, defeating China in a penalty shootout after the final finished level at two sets apiece.
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A story of hegemonic decline;
West scrambles to save imperialism
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – As unipolar certainties dissolve and a multipolar world takes shape, the Western powers are abandoning the rulebook they once championed.
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Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on April 29
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English dailies on Wednesday, April 29.
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What's behind Araghchi's regional tour?
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for meetings with senior Russian officials, following visits to Pakistan and Oman.
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Araghchi to go to Islamabad again after Muscat visit
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, now in Muscat, is scheduled to return to Islamabad after his Oman trip and before his planned visit to Russia.
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Iran FM briefs Turkey on ceasefire developments
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi updated his Turkish counterpart on the latest ceasefire developments and diplomatic efforts to end the regional war during a phone call on Sunday.
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Senior diplomat says;
Iran committed to strengthening trust with southern neighbors
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that Tehran attaches great importance to its relations with Persian Gulf littoral states.
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Iran marks Sanandaj Day
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Today, the 6th of Ordibehesht on the Iranian calendar, is formally marked as “Sanandaj Day”.
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Sanandaj: Iran’s Creative City of Music
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – In a nation where poetry and melody are woven into daily life, Sanandaj stands shining: Iran’s only UNESCO Creative City of Music, where the Daf drum’s pulse echoes from ancient stone alleys to international festival stages.
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Iran, Egypt FMs discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty discussed ceasefire diplomacy and latest regional developments in a phone call Saturday.
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Turkish FM holds talks with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts on Saturday, Turkish media said, with discussions believed to center on Pakistan's mediation role between Tehran and Washington.
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
Why is naval blockade a violation of ceasefire?
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The US naval blockade of Iran is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement, an act of aggression under international law, and gives Iran the legitimate right to retaliate in self-defense.
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President Pezeshkian:
Iran not to engage in negotiations under pressure, threats
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.
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Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on April 26
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English dailies on Sunday, April 26.
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Khatam al-Anbia warns US against continuation of blockade
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran warned that continued acts of blockade and maritime piracy by the United States will trigger a strong response from the Iranian Armed Forces.
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Operation Eagle Claw: Historic US Army failure in Iran’s Tabas
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – On April 24, 1980, the US Delta Force, which sought to release the US Embassy staff held in Tehran, suffered from a humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in northeast Iran.
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IRGC destroys cells preparing attacks in western Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they dismantled multiple armed cells in western Kordestan and Kermanshah provinces that were preparing the ground for a military attack.
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How Iran turned pressure into initiative
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Authority is no longer measured by who strikes first, but by who manages the chaos that follows. In the 40-day war, Iran proved it can sustain pressure, seize momentum, and redefine the equation.
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Iran FM, Pakistan army chief meet in Islamabad
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan's army chief in Islamabad on Saturday to convey Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.
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Prominent Orientalist told MNA;
Hasty deal with US may be detrimental to Iran in long run
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – A hasty deal with the US ending the material and economic violence against Iran might very well be short-lived and in the long-term turn out to be detrimental to Iranian interests, Lana Ravandi-Fadai told Mehr News Agency.
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Why does Iran reject negotiation under blockade, threats?
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Experience has shown that entering negotiations under pressure not only fails to yield concessions, but can also lead to a form of "political humiliation."
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Defense Ministry:
Significant portion of Iran's missile power yet to be deployed
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Defense Ministry says a significant portion of Iran’s missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting the domestic production of over 1,000 types of weapons throughout the country.
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Tehran rally condemns US-Israeli crimes
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – People from various walks of life gathered at Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square on Saturday to condemn crimes by the US. and the Israeli regime, and to thwart any possible enemy plot.
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Baghaei:
No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.