Iran
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Army Cmdr. vows confronting all threats
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army says that today the army forces are much more prepared than ever and will stand firm against any threat by enemies.
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Iran proposes new negotiation plan to Pakistani mediator
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran has submitted its latest negotiating proposal to Pakistan, which is mediating with Washington.
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Iran envoy delivers Leader's message to Russian Muftis
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Russia has delivered the Leader's message of gratitude to the head of Russia's Council of Muftis, as both sides reaffirmed solidarity and called for broader Islamic unity.
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Nuclear talks era is over: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Tehran's Friday Prayer leader has declared Iran stands at the heart of a decisive historic juncture, vowing revenge for its martyrs, a new legal regime over the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to nuclear negotiations.
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Araghchi holds talks with his counterparts in region
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Azerbaijan to brief them on Tehran's latest peace initiatives and positions on ending the war.
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Picturesque Cheshmeh Gholgholi village in SE Iran
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Spring has arrived in the village of Cheshmeh Gholgholi in Mashhad's Shandiz region, with blossoms spreading across foothill plains and fresh mountain streams underscoring the area's seasonal beauty.
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Tehran rejects allegations over UK violent incidents
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's Embassy in London has categorically rejected any connection to recent violent incidents in the United Kingdom.
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Senior lawmaker told MNA;
US naval blockade has failed; Iran has alternatives
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Iranian parliamentary security official has declared the US naval blockade of Iran a strategic failure, saying oil exports continue unimpeded and Washington lacks the operational capacity to impose a blockade on Iran.
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UAE bans citizens from traveling to 3 countries
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates has banned its citizens from traveling to three states.
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2026 Asian Games taps Iranian expert for broadcast role
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iman Farzin, former deputy and CEO of Iranian women's football champions Khatoon Bam FC, has joined the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games organising body in a senior broadcast role.
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VIDEO: Medical facility resumes function despite damage
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – An Iranian damaged pharmaceutical facility is continuing medicine production after being hit in an Israeli-American airstrike.
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Tehran condemns attack on Gaza-bound Sumoud Flotilla
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel's attack on the international Sumud humanitarian convoy, calling it an assault on human conscience and demanding the immediate release of all detainees.
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Azadi Tower lit up for Persian Gulf Day
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Tehran's iconic Azadi Tower was illuminated with a spectacular 3D video mapping display Thursday as Iran marked Persian Gulf National Day with a public celebration.
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With end of imported security;
New era taking shape in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A limited but consequential military confrontation between Iran and the United States has accelerated a fundamental rethinking of security arrangements in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran hits back at six Arab states over UN letters
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has rejected letters from six Arab states, declaring their support for US-Israel military operations constitutes aggression under international law, not self-defence.
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Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.
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By: Ranjan Solomon
Ceasefire as spectacle: Trump’s theatre of war and withdrawal
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – In his second term, Trump’s ceasefires are performative feints—alternating annihilation threats with abrupt peace deals—designed more for domestic optics than ending conflicts.
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A story of Iranian people's resilience
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – An Iranian photographer narrates the story of a night that US-Israeli bombardment couldn't make the Iranians to leave the streets.
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A strategic review of South Korea’s conduct during Iran war
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Humanitarian aid and dispatching a special envoy to Tehran were only a few important signs of South Korea’s positive and constructive approach toward Iran during the recent 40-day war.
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Qatar assessing mediation push to end Iran war
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Qatar is evaluating mediation efforts led by Pakistan and others to end the war on Iran, its UN envoy said late Tuesday, while stressing the need for strict adherence to any US-Iran ceasefire.
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Life of Imam Reza (AS) in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Today coincides with the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the life of Imam (AS) from birth to martyrdom.
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Israel serious threat to peace, Iran tells Security Council
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday that Israel remains a persistent and serious threat to regional and international peace, citing Tel Aviv's ceasefire violations and attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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Five reasons why Islamabad talks reached a stalemate
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States remain at the forefront of global geopolitics, following Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad earlier this month that concluded without a breakthrough.
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Iran sweeps beach wrestling golds at Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran's beach wrestling team won all four gold medals on offer at the Asian Beach Games on Wednesday, storming to the team title with a perfect record in Sanya.
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Europe spends €10.4bn to ease energy shock from war on Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – European Union governments have spent €10.4 billion to shield households and businesses from energy price spikes triggered by the war on Iran, a Brussels-based think tank said.
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Iran beach water polo beats China for Asian Games gold
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran won the beach water polo gold medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya on Wednesday, defeating China in a penalty shootout after the final finished level at two sets apiece.
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A story of hegemonic decline;
West scrambles to save imperialism
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – As unipolar certainties dissolve and a multipolar world takes shape, the Western powers are abandoning the rulebook they once championed.
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Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on April 29
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English dailies on Wednesday, April 29.
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What's behind Araghchi's regional tour?
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for meetings with senior Russian officials, following visits to Pakistan and Oman.
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Araghchi to go to Islamabad again after Muscat visit
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, now in Muscat, is scheduled to return to Islamabad after his Oman trip and before his planned visit to Russia.