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Europeans want more independence from US: survey

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Around 70% of people living in the EU and UK want more independence from the US and believe it’s time for Europe to “go its own way,” a new study compiled by the Germany-based research foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung indicates.

Iran’s powerful Armed Forces stand ready: Rezaei

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said the powerful Armed Forces of the country are at the apex of its readiness to counter threats waged against the country.

UK chancellor, US treasury chief clashed over Iran war

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A heated quarrel took place between British Chancellor of the Exchequer and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the American-Israeli aggression against Iran during last month’s IMF Spring Meetings in Washington.

Iran pursues diplomacy from position of strength: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Referring to the latest developments in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the events in the Strait of Hormuz proved that there is not military solution to the political crisis in West Asia.

Iran terms Trump piracy direct admission of criminal blockade

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Lashing out at the US act of piracy, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman has called US President Trump’s piracy boast as the direct admission of the criminal blockade.

Iran calls on Americans to question Trump on anti-Iran war

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that US public undeniably entitled to question the legality of anti-Iran war.

Ghalibaf:

US running out of card in economic standoff with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghaer Ghalibaf has said the United States has exhausted much of its leverage in an economic confrontation with Iran, arguing that Tehran still holds significant “cards” to play.

Suspect in WH event shooting says aimed to target officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The suspect in the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday evening told authorities he intended to target officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration.

US politicians denounce Trump’s ‘evil’ threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Many US political figures have sharply lashed out at President Donald Trump following his expletive-laden threats aimed at trying to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, casting his mental stability into doubt.

US war secretary fires two more generals amid defeat

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has dismissed two other senior Army officers amid Washington's failure to achieve objectives in its war of aggression against Iran.

US war sec. urges Army Chief of Staff to step down

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and immediately retire.

Iran’s Army chief cmdr.:

No soldier to survive if enemy launches ground attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Army Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Amir Hatami has said that all the enemy’s forces will be perished if a ground attack is launched against Iran.

No one to return home from hell: Aref warns Trump

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Reacting US sending of troops to Khark Island, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has warned US President Trump that he can only decide dispatching forces to the island but he cannot decide to bring them back.

EU calls for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has urged a "diplomatic solution" on Iran on Monday ahead of expected nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

India, US press pause on trade talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – India and the US have postponed crucial trade talks aimed at finalizing an interim trade pact. This decision comes as Washington revises its global tariff strategy following a US Supreme Court ruling.

Trump signs executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump announced that he signed an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries.

US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The United States military said it attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest strike on a vessel in international waters that Washington alleges was involved in drug trafficking.

Any new US strike on Iran is ‘playing with fire’: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new US strike on Iran is “playing with fire” and will have “serious consequences.”

Vatican declines Trump’s so-called ‘Gaza Board of Peace’

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Vatican said it will not join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” with senior diplomat Cardinal Pietro Parolin stating the Holy See believes global crises should primarily be handled by the UN.

US courts ruled thousands of ICE arrests illegal

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – More than 400 federal judges across the United States have ruled at least 4,400 times since October that the administration of Donald Trump unlawfully detained immigrants, Western media have said.

US health secretary admits to using cocaine

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The US health secretary, often called RFK Jr, has confessed he used to 'snort cocaine off toilet seats'.

Araghchi questions 'narrative' pushed by Trump donor’s outlet

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has questioned a “narrative” pushed by a media outlet owned by Israeli-US billionaire Miriam Adelson that has advanced a “dramatic claim about Iran,” urging readers to question “who it serves.”

Trump to repeal EPA’s climate threat finding

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The Trump administration plans to repeal a long-standing scientific finding that forms the legal foundation of federal climate regulation, a move that would sharply curtail US efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Pompeo admits Washington 'directly helped' rioters in Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Former CIA director Mike Pompeo has admitted that Washington played a direct role in recent violent riots in Iran, saying the United States “directly helped” the rioters.

Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada over China deal

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff against Canada if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney moves ahead with an announced trade deal with China.