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.

Iran, Uzbekistan FMs discuss ties and regional tensions

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Uzbek foreign ministers spoke by phone, exchanging views on bilateral ties and the latest regional developments amid the ongoing diplomatic push to end the war on Iran.

Iran's Araghchi to attend BRICS meeting in India

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will attend the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in India, a spokesman said Wednesday, with bilateral talks planned on the sidelines.

Resistance costs less than surrender: Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem pledged Monday that the group will never abandon the battlefield against Israel, arguing the cost of resistance is lower than that of surrender.

Strait of Hormuz now a 500-kilometer operational ‘crescent’

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy has announced a major strategic expansion of Iran’s defensive perimeter in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it will not allow any violation of the country’s territorial waters or national interests.

Pakistan:

CBS’ anti-Iran claim aims at undermining peace efforts

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US media CBS’s report on Iranian aircraft in Pakistan aimed at undermining the ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.

90% enrichment on table if Iran comes under attack again

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said 90% uranium enrichment could be one of Iran's options in the event of a renewed attack.