Iran

Source rejects Axios report on Tehran-Washington deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – An informed source rejected an Axios report on the contents of a proposed understanding between Iran and the United States, calling it a reflection of the US narrative.

Strait of Hormuz won't return to pre-war status: Sources

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status even if a preliminary understanding with Washington is finalised, informed sources said Sunday.

IRGC chief:

Any new attack to bring hellish response beyond region

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The IRGC chief vowed that Iran will foil enemy schemes during negotiations to end the war, as he declared armed forces at peak readiness and warned any new aggression would bring a devastating response beyond the region.

Iran executes man for spying for Israel, US

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran executed a man early Sunday for sending information on defence industry production sites to the U.S. and Israel during the recent war, enabling enemy strikes that destroyed targeted locations, the judiciary said.

Sharif hopeful next Iran-US talks to be held soon

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged Sunday to continue his country's peace push between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that Islamabad will soon host the next round of talks.

Tehran condemns illegal US sanctions against Cuba

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US’s ongoing unlawful interference in Cuba’s internal affairs, including economic sanctions, political pressure, provocative actions, and military threats.

Iran, Oman discuss latest diplomatic, regional developments

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi have discussed key issues and regional diplomatic efforts with Omani counterpart.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss diplomatic developments over war

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister expressed support Saturday for efforts to end regional tensions in a phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iran won't back down from its rights, Ghalibaf tells Munir

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker told Pakistan's army chief on Saturday that Tehran will not retreat from its national rights, especially since the US has shown no honesty and cannot be trusted.

Pakistan Army chief holds meeting with Pezeshkian in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Saturday.

Pakistani Army chief holds meeting with Iran's Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran reports 25 vessels transited through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC Navy has announced that 25 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after obtaining clearance and security coordination with

Biodiversity loss threatens global food supply, FAO says

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The UN food agency warned that narrowing crop diversity leaves food systems dangerously vulnerable, as it marked Biodiversity Day 2026 with a call for urgent local action in Iran and beyond.

No nuclear talks now, ending war is priority: Baghaei

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran says its sole focus in negotiations with Washington is ending the war on all fronts, rejecting any discussion of nuclear programme details.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss diplomatic push to end war

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman's Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held phone talks on Saturday morning, discussing the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation and end the war.

Iran urges UN intervention over ‘illegal’ US naval blockade

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva formally called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to intervene regarding the humanitarian impact of the illegal US naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran sets halt to all fighting as condition for deal

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – A senior Iranian official told media that halting the war on all fronts is the main precondition for any negotiation, stressing that no final deal has been reached and that ending the U.S. blockade and securing

Iran rejects attacking UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has formally rejected US allegations that Tehran was responsible for a drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant.

Iran, Japan FMs discuss ties, regional tensions

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments in a phone call on Friday.

Araghchi, Guterres consult on war, NPT, and diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the state of Pakistan-mediated talks with the US, telling him that American bad faith and repeated betrayals are blocking progress.

Iraq urges Iran-US deal for regional stability

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein voiced support for progress in Iran-U.S. negotiations, calling for serious efforts to lift sanctions on Tehran and establish lasting stability across the region.