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Pakistan's interior minister in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday with plans to meet Iranian officials.

Pezeshkian urges nations to counter illegal US demands

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian called on world nations to confront Washington's illegal demands in a letter to Pope Leo XIV.

Houthi warns of Zionist plot after being defeated by Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that Israel’s defeat against Iran will not halt its escalation in the region, describing the Zionist project as a grave threat to all humanity.

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Global energy crisis rooted in US-Israel war on Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has told a special ECOSOC session that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of those who started the war against Iran.

Ghalibaf mocks US funding ‘failed TV host’ Hegseth

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US for paying record-high interest rates to fund Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “failed TV host” playing “war minister” near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran set to meet Puerto Rico in US in friendly

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Iranian national football team are scheduled to play Puerto Rico as part of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Araghchi holds talks with South African counterpart

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

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 war 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.

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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, Modi discuss war, regional security

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

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, Azerbaijan FMs discuss ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone call on Wednesday to discuss the latest diplomatic situation and regional developments.

The Trump-Xi meeting: Who holds the upper hand?

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Regional developments have turned the US-China summit into a test of global power, with Trump arriving in Beijing in search of an exit from a costly war that has undermined his position.

US conduct biggest obstacle to reaching deal: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has told Norway's Deputy FM that US maximalist demands, threatening rhetoric, and lack of good faith are the principal obstacles to ending the war and reaching a deal.

Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss Iran war ceasefire push

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The top diplomats from China and Pakistan held a phone conversation on Wednesday, discussing efforts to end the war on Iran and secure a ceasefire deal between Tehran and Washington.

Tehran rejects Kuwait's hostile intent claims

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Tehran has rejected as baseless Kuwait's claims that Iran was planning hostile actions against the Arab state.

Iran's ambassador outlines Tehran's message to Beijing

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to China has revealed the details of Tehran's message to Beijing over the Hormuz Strait, saying the comprehensive strategic partnership is about Iran's place in a changing world order — not just oil and trade.

US Navy blocks non-Iranian oil tanker passing Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The US Navy has forced back a Greek oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude that had been cleared by Iran to transit the Hormuz Strait, marking the first reported case of a non-Iranian vessel being turned back at the US blockade line.

IRGC holds major 5-day combat exercise around Tehran

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Tehran unit has concluded a major five-day military exercise focused on combat readiness against US-Israeli threat scenarios.