Iran war

A rising share of Americans say economy is getting worse

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – More Americans say the economy is getting worse than have said so at any time in the past four years, the latest poll announced.

Pakistan's interior minister heads to Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed for Tehran on Tuesday for meetings with senior Iranian officials, continuing Islamabad's active mediation between Iran and the United States.

Xi, Putin denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have strongly condemned the US and Israeli attack against Iran.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

IRGC warns war will expand beyond region if Iran hit again

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC warned Wednesday that any renewed US-Israeli aggression on the country will trigger a war extending far beyond the Middle East, with strikes in places adversaries do not expect.

US hostility toward Iran dates back 73 years: Baghaei

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the record of US mistreatment and broken commitments toward Iran spans more than 73 years, rejecting a distorted narrative about the origins of tensions between the two countries.

Mossad agent nabbed in southern Tehran

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian security forces have arrested a man linked to Israel's Mossad spy agency in Rey county, south of Tehran, the local prosecutor said Wednesday.

Two chinese oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz: Report

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed.

NPT provides Iran with right to enrich uranium: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium since the country is a member of the NPT.

Iran warns UN of US abuse of Security Council

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission accused the United States of exploiting the Security Council to spread lies about Tehran's peaceful nuclear programme, calling Washington a criminal playing prosecutor and judge to whitewash its own

Trump claims resolution of conflict with Iran close

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said he expects the conflict with Iran to be resolved very soon.

Araghchi warns US of bigger surprises if war resumes

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any return to the battlefield would bring far greater surprises for the United States.

Attacks on schools, hospitals are war crimes: Iran to WHO

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s health minister has called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to denouce the US and Zionist regime's recent attacks on schools and hospital and other public infrastructure during the recent aggression.

Iran's Army spokesman:

New fronts to be opened if enemy commits another folly

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will open new fronts against enemy if it [enemy] launches another aggression against the country.

Pakistan defense minister:

US-Israel war on Iran unlikely to resume for intl. opposition

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says a resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran is unlikely given the widespread global opposition and lack of public support in the United States for another war in West Asia.

No more blank checks for war criminal Netanyahu: Sen. Sanders

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Congress to stop drawing more “blank checks” for “war criminals” like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a new poll says nearly 60% of Americans oppose more supports.

MP terms SOH ‘Iran asset that would remain under its control'

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) –A senior Iranian lawmaker has described the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s permanent asset that would remain under the control and management of the noble nation of the Islamic Iran.

Iran terms German chancellor accusations ‘baseless, selective

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described the accusations leveled by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz against Iran ‘baseless and selective’ on the suspected explosion near the UAE's nuclear power plant.

Indian retailers raise fuel rates against due to Iran war

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – India state-fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by less than a rupee per liter on Tuesday, the second increase in a week to recover some losses from high crude prices resulting from the war against Iran.

Senior advisor to Leader:

Iranian nation, Armed Forces to force US retreat, surrender

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that the iron fist of Iran’s powerful armed forces and the resolute Iranian nation will compel the United States to retreat and s

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Tehran enters talks with dignity to preserve Iranians' rights

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) –Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran has entered talks with the United States with dignity to safeguard the rights of the noble nation of Islamic Iran.

FM Araghchi:

Iran serious about diplomacy, fully prepared for defense

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran is serious about diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, emphasizing that the Armed Forces of the country will spare no effort to bolster defensive preparedness to safeguard its security and national interests.

Iran warns US, its allies not to repeat strategic blunder

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – A top commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned the US and its allies not to make a strategic mistake against Iran, emphasizing that Iranian Armed Forces are fully ready to respond decisively to aggression.

Trump once again pulls back on threats against Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The US President Donald Trump was once again forced on Monday to retreat from military action against Iran.

Significant portion of Iran capabilities not used during war

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Defense Ministry has rejected Donald Trump's claims about destruction of defense capabilites, saying that a significant portion of the country’s military power has not yet been utilized.

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold phone call to discuss region

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a telephone call on Monday afternoon to discuss the latest regional developments.

Senior cmdr. commends Iran medical staff for wartime efforts

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The commander of Iran's highest operational command unit has praised the country’s medical personnel for their selfless contributions as the nation was facing the latest bout of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.

FM spox:

Iran’s right to uranium enrichment non-negotiable under NPT

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the country’s right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is nonnegotiable.

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.