Iran

Pezeshkian to visit Oman on May 27

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Oman on May 27 and 28.

Iran dismisses allegations that it violated embargo on Yemen

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy refuted the allegation that it violated the UN arms embargo on Yemen.

Iran deciding to attend next round of talks with US or not

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is still reviewing whether to take part in the next round of nuclear negotiations, criticizing the US for making irrational demands.

Iran and Belarus stress expanding military ties

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Army chief and visiting deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus emphasized the enhancement of defense and military relations.

Amirabad Port Complex: Iran’s Northern Gateway to Eurasia

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Amirabad Port Complex, also referred to locally as Imam Khomeini Port, is a principal maritime gateway in northern Iran.

Palermo Convention takes effect in Iran

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament formally announced the coming into force of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, also known as the Palermo Convention.

Rahmani Fazli appointed as Iran ambassador to China

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has been appointed as Iran's new ambassador to China.

Major General Bagheri:

Iran walling up eastern borders to improve security

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Bagheri said that Iran is actively constructing walls along its eastern borders to improve the security situation.

Deputy FM:

Proposal for next round of indirect US talks ‘received

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic has received a proposal for the fifth round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, which the country is currently studying.

Iran opposes any change in international borders

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Defense Minister termed preserving territorial integrity and stability of regional borders among the unchangeable principles of Iran's policy.

Iran Deputy FM:

Western-imposed sanctions violate intl. law, human rights

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs strongly condemned unilateral coercive measures taken by the West, calling such measures a “neglected dimension of international human rights.”

FM Araghchi:

Iran not to give up on uranium enrichment at any cost

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister stated that recent US positions in nuclear talks are irrational and unacceptable, stressing that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable for Iran.

Next round Iran-US talks date, venue not finalized yet

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that while Oman has proposed potential dates and venues for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, no final decision has been made yet.

French festival to host Iranian short film "Khalil"

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Seyyed Payam Hosseini, the short film "Khalil" has made its way to Plein la bobine Festival in France.

"I don't think talks with US will lead anywhere": Leader

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that he does not believe the ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations with the US will yield any result.

Leader attends President Raeisi commemoration ceremony

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has attended a ceremony held to honor the memory of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

Iran FM announces reestablishing of ties with Bahrain, Egypt

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the process of reestablishing relations with Bahrain and Egypt has begun.

Araghchi meets with President of Iraqi Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, visiting Iran to take part in the Tehran Dialogues Forum 2025, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.

Iran, Turkmenistan to complete 3rd power transmission line

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to accelerate the completion of the Mashhad–Mary third electricity transmission line.

Iran calls for expanding relations with Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council emphasized the need to develop economic ties alongside political relations with Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Iranian ambassador meets British diplomat to discuss ties

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to London Ali Mousavi held a meeting with the British security minister to discuss the bilateral relations between Iran and the United Kingdom.

Iran's president:

Academics should collaborate in solving Islamic world issues

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism that meetings among Muslim scholars will foster cooperation to tackle the challenges faced by Islamic nations.

Qatari official:

Use of AI in science matter a lot to Islamic countries

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The special aide to Qatar’s Minister of Higher Education says that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific areas is of paramount importance for Islamic countries.

'Muslim countries should voice immediate concern on AI'

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Malaysia’s Minister of Higher Education, Zambry bin Abdul Kadir, has put emphasis on the development of the right content for the artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform ends in Iran

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform concluded in Iran on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Iran calls for mechanism for joint programs among SCO member

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Pezeshkian emphasized that a joint financial mechanism would help foster political, economic, cultural, and scientific interactions among SCO members.