Middle East

Trump again uses intmidating language against Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has re-escalated his hostile rhetoric against Iran, warning of unspecified consequences if Tehran fails to act swiftly on what he called an American “proposal.”

Iran reacts to PKK dissolution

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has reacted to the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) group.

UN chief condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's ongoing attacks on Syrian territory, calling them "a violation of Syria's sovereignty."

Lavrov says situation in Middle East 'explosive'

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the situation in the Middle East "explosive" and pointed to the threats to stability of the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

Yemen attacks US warship with cruise missile in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces announced that they have targeted a support vessel of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman with missiles, as confrontations between Yemen and US forces intensify in the Red Sea.

Yemen attacks US aircraft carrier with missiles, drones

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman, with missiles and drones as it passed through the Red Sea, a military spokesperson announced.

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Iran readied missiles for potential response amid US threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump, a news outlet has learned.

Lebanese president orders army to confront Syrian Takfiris

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Lebanese President reacted to recent developments on the Lebanese-Syrian borders, ordering the army to confront the aggressor HTS forces from the Syrian side of the border.

Syria economic recovery needs more than 50 years: UN

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The United Nations has issued an alarming report on the economic impact of years of armed militancy in Syria.

Egypt, Spain reaffirm opposition to US plan for Gaza

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have reaffirmed their opposition to US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to “take over” Gaza and displace Palestinians.

Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Despite a declared ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes on multiple areas in southern Lebanon.

Trump spoke with Putin on Ukraine, Middle East

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Donald Trump had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday morning, an official familiar told local US media.

IRGC Navy vessels dock at UAE Khalid Port

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vessels docket at the UAE's port of Khalid in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Netanyahu,Trump envoy to discuss stage 2 of Gaza deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for West Asia Steven Witkoff have agreed to launch talks on the next stage of the Gaza deal in Washington on February 3.

Israel renews airstrikes on southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – By further violating the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Israeli regime carried out fresh airstrikes on the Arab state's soil on Friday.

Top Industrial Companies in the Middle East

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Middle East is a region of dynamic industrial growth, with major players contributing to its burgeoning infrastructure and technological advancement.

Trump floats plan to relocate Gazans to Egypt, Jordan

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan while floating a plan to "just clean out" the war-torn area to bring peace to West Asia.

Iran ranks 1st in Mideast on medical ethics research: Min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) –  The Iranian minister of health has said that the country is the number-one in the Middle East region concerning its research on medical ethics.

Iraqi govt spox calls Al-Sudani's visit to Tehran 'pivotal'

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi Government Spokesperson Bassim Al-Awadi has described the Wednesday visit of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to the Islamic Republic of Iran as important and pivotal.

Speaker Johnson threatens ICC with sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The US House Speaker Mike Johnson has threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions after it issued an arrest warrant for Israeli regime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Oman FM to visit Iran soon: Envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA)— The Iranian ambassador to Muscat announced that the Omani foreign minister is scheduled to visit Tehran soon.

Iran stresses Muslim unity to stand up to Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that "Islamic countries must unite and stand against the Zionist regime's aggression."

Bashar Assad's government falls

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The government of Syrian president Bashar Assad fell early Sunday after the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists captured the capital Damascus.

Resistance ready to prevent Israel from weakening Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) –Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that the Resistance is ready to prevent the Israeli enemy from weakening Lebanon.

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Iran deterrent power evolved to address maritime threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said the evolved deterrent power of Iran in addressing modern maritime threats, combined with its strength in other domains is a driving force for strong ties with Muslim nations.

Zionist Rabbi disappeared in UAE

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirms that the Mossad spy agency is investigating the disappearance of Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Abu Dhabi.

US aircraft carrier leaves Middle East region

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has left the Middle East, marking only the second time in over a year that no US Navy aircraft carriers are present in the region.