Middle East

Shocking figures show scale of Israeli atrocities in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the Oct. 7th Hamas attack on the occupied territories and the beginning of the Israeli war Gaza Strip, an Arab website has presented a report on shocking figures of Israeli atrocities in the enclave.

Iranian diplomat discusses Lebanon with speaker Berri

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The special envoy of the Iranian foreign minister held a meeting with the speaker of the Lebanese parliament in Beirut on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Lebanon.

Two settlers killed in Hezbollah attack in Kiryat Shmona

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Israeli media reported on Wednesday that two Israelis were killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona.

Over 500 Palestinian athletes killed by Israeli war in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Since Israel's assault on Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, more than 500 athletes, referees, and sports officials have been killed, including nearly 300 football players, local Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday.

US Media says;

West Asia crisis exposed how limited US influence is

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) –The latest round of escalation in West Asia exposed how limited Washington’s influence was on the international arena, according to an article published by US media.

Yemeni army fires ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Local media in occupied lands have reported that a ballistic missile was fired from Yemen and reached Tel Aviv, sending thousands to shelters.

Iran Parl. holds closed session on regional developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament held a closed session on the latest developments in region on Sunday morning.

FM Araghchi meets with Syrian president Assad in Damascus

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday on a visit to Syria.

Oil shoots up on the back of Middle East conflict

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and Brent futures both rose more than 2% Wednesday after overnight missile attacks by Iran and Israel erupted tensions in the region.

US to increase forces in WA with F15s, F22s: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies," according to a Pentagon statement.

45 killed in Lebanese village by Israeli airstrike: ministry

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The Lebanon's health ministry has announced that the death toll from an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Ain Deleb rose to 45.

Lebanese FM calls for urgent intl help amid Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Lebanon’s foreign minister on Thursday stressed the urgent need for international intervention to address the crisis in his country, which has seen Israeli attacks kill 700 citizens since Monday.

1st geothermal power plant in WA to come on stream in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The first geothermal power plant of West Asia, with a production capacity of 5-megawatt electricity, will come on stream in Meshginshahr, Ardabil province by the current Iranian calendar year (to end March 20, 2025).

Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk destabilising WA: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Kremlin warned on Tuesday that Israeli strikes on Lebanon had the potential to completely destabilize West Asia and widen the conflict there.

US sending more troops to Middle East: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday.

China Special Envoy, Iranian diplomat discuss WA developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on West Asia and Senior Advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister discussed Israeli crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza and the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Iranian foreign minister meets foreign officials in US

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – During the first day of his visit to the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with officials of different states.

Iran UN envoy:

Attack on Iran's ambassador in Lebanon violation of Intl. law

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says that the Israeli regime's attack on the Islamic Republic's ambassador in Lebanon is a violation of international law.

Iraqi Islamic Resistance says attacked Haifa with drone

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has conducted a fresh drone attack on an Israeli vital position in Haifa in northern occupied territories.

US, UK strike southern Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – In a fresh act of aggression against Yemen, the United States and the United Kingdom carried out new strikes on the south of the Arab country on Wednesday.

Middle East on brink of major regional war: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that the Middle East is on the brink of a major regional war.

Iran's UN envoy:

Iran concerned about threat of chemical weapons by terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the UN said that Iran is deeply concerned about the threat of terrorist groups acquiring chemical weapons, stressing the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to confront this danger.

Live updates on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Pilgrims from all over Iran and other countries have converged on the holy city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shiite Imam.

Equipment Solutions for Gas & Petrochemical Industry in ME

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The following article will review the comprehensive equipment solutions available for the gas & petrochemical industry in the Middle East.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East: Military

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The US military announced that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying destroyers have arrived in the Middle East, increasing the number of US carriers in the region.