Iran

Rezaei delivers Leader's message to Putin in Moscow

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Mohsen Rezaei delivered a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow.

Iran strongly slams German FM remarks

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that by endorsing the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran, the German FM has reduced himself to the level of an apologist for the most heinous war crimes.

Another violating oil tanker catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Army Navy said a violating tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine in an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz early today.

Iran demands IMO condemn US naval blockade

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran told the IMO Council that US and Israeli claims on Hormuz shipping are baseless and politically motivated, and demanded the council condemn the US naval blockade of Iranian ports as aggression under UN Resolution 3314.

Iran mission in Vienna criticizes Grossi's double standard

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran's mission in Vienna criticized IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for a double standard, saying he raised concern over Iran's 60% enriched uranium but stayed silent on unlawful strikes on safeguarded nuclear sites.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman, Abbas Araghchi and Badr al-Busaidi, spoke by phone Wednesday morning about regional developments and diplomatic efforts to secure peace and stability.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss regional de-escalation

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt spoke by phone Tuesday night about regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

IRGC reports tanker explosions in Hormuz, US drone seizures

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire after crossing an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, and its electronic warfare units captured two Lucas drones intact.

Bazrpash:

Hormuz war smoke reached US polls

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Former roads minister Mehrdad Bazrpash said Trump carried the war to the Strait of Hormuz, but its smoke rose from US gas pumps and struck him at the ballot box.

Ghalibaf:

Betraying voters to bring nightmare for US government

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Americans rejected war, whether out of conscience or economic pressure.

IRGC says 4 oil tankers destroyed, 56th US drone downed

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Four violating oil tankers struck mines and were destroyed in the southern Strait of Hormuz, two other vessels were stopped, and a 56th US MQ-9 drone was downed, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said.

Iran does not seek nuclear weapons: Diplomat

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat said Western double standards on nuclear weapons, sending inspectors to Iran while ignoring Israel's undeclared arsenal, make the Iran case a test of the entire Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Vance claims progress has been made in US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – US Vice President JD Vance said that "some progress" had been made in consultations between the United States and Iran on ending the war.

Qatari delegation in Tehran for mediation talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A Qatari delegation traveled to Tehran on Monday night to continue mediation efforts between Iran and the US, the third Qatari visit in a week, as Doha pushes for a deal to end the war.

Neighbors are Iran's priority, Araghchi says

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said neighbors are Iran's priority after a visit to Ashgabat, where he held constructive talks with Turkmen officials and stressed shared history and cultural ties.

IRGC downs 55th US MQ-9 over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A US MQ-9 drone was intercepted and destroyed over the eastern Strait of Hormuz by IRGC air defenses, the 55th such drone downed, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said.

Oil prices rise after report of US aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Tuesday following a report that the US has launched drones toward Iran’s Qeshm Island.

Iran captures two US MQM-170 drones over Qeshm Island

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones were grounded over southern Qeshm Island by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Aerospace Force's advanced electronic warfare systems.

China envoy to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia and Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – China's Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing will dispatch a special envoy to regional countries in an effort to ease ongoing tensions.

Somali pirates hijack Iranian vessel with 23 crew

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Somali pirates seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 21 Iranian fishermen and two Somali guards near Somalia's northeastern coast, the EU's Indian Ocean maritime security center said.

Iran wins Asian Judo Cup with eight medals

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran's national judo team claimed the Asian Cup championship after collecting eight medals across the men's and women's events in Jordan.

Iran dismantles 4 terrorist cells, arrests 16

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Four terrorist cells were dismantled in central and southern Sistan and Baluchestan and 16 members arrested, some of whom came from abroad, the province's intelligence department said.

Pezeshkian congratulates Turkey on national day

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people on Turkey's national day, calling for deeper bilateral relations based on shared political will.

Three violating oil tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Three violating oil tankers exploded after hitting mines while crossing an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC captures US MQM-170 spy drone

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said it brought down a US MQM-170 spy drone intact in an offensive electronic warfare operation west of the Strait of Hormuz.