Iran

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.

Iran loses to Kazakhstan in 2026 Asian Women’s U16 Handball

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 38-33 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Monday.

Pakistani ambassador to Russia:

Islamabad to remain venue for US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Islamabad is highly likely to remain the venue for US-Iran talks as Pakistan’s mediation efforts suit both sides of the conflict, Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says.

Tehran slams US push for Hormuz Strait security resolution

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs has warned that any UN Security Council draft on the Strait of Hormuz that fails to address the aggression and illegal blockade against Iran will be biased and doomed to failure.

Iran's UK embassy hits back at Trump with list of US crimes

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in London responded to US President Donald Trump’s fresh accusations against Tehran by listing American atrocities, including the atomic bombing of Japan, the Vietnam War, and killings of civilians in Palestine.

FM Spox.:

Iran engages in diplomacy with good faith, distrust US

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran participates in diplomatic processes with good faith, but the United States has repeatedly proven unreliable, Esmaeil Baghaei said, citing Washington’s 2018 JCPOA withdrawal and attacks on diplomacy itself.

Iran's president outlines three paths after war

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran's rational choice is to complete its battlefield victory through diplomacy, outlining three options before the country.

Tehran, The Hague consult on diplomacy, regional developments

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran's top diplomat Araghchi and his Dutch counterpart Tom Berendsen exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments in a telephone call.

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss regional developments by phone

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a phone call to discuss the latest regional developments and the Pakistan-mediated Iran-US diplomatic process.

Iran shoots down enemy spy drone in southwest

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran's Army has announced the destruction of an enemy spy drone in the southwestern region of the country.

Iran holds initiative in confrontation with US: Spox.

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran has the initiative in the battle with the United States, and the Iranian Armed Forces are enjoying a favorable level of preparedness, a senior Spokesman of the country's Armed Forces says.

None of enemy's war goals achieved: Army Spox.

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran's Army spokesperson has declared that none of the enemy's objectives in the recent war were achieved, warning that countries enforcing US-led sanctions against Iran will face difficulties transiting the Strait of Hormuz.