Iran

Iran Police chief:

6,500 spies, traitors arrested since start of war

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran's Law Enforcement Force commander has announced that more than 6,500 people accused of espionage and collaboration with the enemy have been arrested since the start of the war, with operations still ongoing.

Araghchi, Barrot hold phone talks on diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot have held a telephone consultation covering bilateral issues, the latest regional developments, and current diplomatic trends.

Tehran, Ankara discuss diplomatic trends by phone

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have held a telephone conversation, exchanging views on the latest diplomatic developments and regional trends.

MNA Exclusive;

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iravani:

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.