US Aggression

Yemeni official:

No one can open up Bab el-Mandeb Strait once shut

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – A senior Yemeni Ansarullah Resistance Movement has urged US President Donald Trump to refrain from making incendiary decisions and respect rights of Muslim nations, warning US and its allies of closure of Bab el-Mandab Strait.

Kamala Harris:

US-Israeli war on Iran attempt to distract from Epstein case

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Former US Vice President Kamala Harris says the US President Donald Trump was forced into a war with Iran by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'in a feeble attempt to distract American public from Epstein case.'

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Athletes symbol of natl. courage, resistance against threats

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Emphasizing the key role of athletes in strengthening the national spirit and social cohesion, President Pezeshkian considered sports champions ‘as symbol of the national courage and resistance’.

SNSC statement:

Iran considers naval blockade 'violation of ceasefire'

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the naval blockade and any disruption to the traffic of vessels as 'violation of ceasefire'.

Strait of Hormuz has returned to previous state: MP

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament has said that Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, emphasizing that commercial ships pass through the strait by paying tolls.

Effort underway to bring Iran-US views closer together: FM

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Emphasizing Pakistan’s continued efforts to achieve an agreement between Iran and the United States, the foreign minister of Pakistan has said that efforts are ongoing to bring Iran and US views closer to each other.

Manouchehr Mottaki:

Bahrain accomplice in US-Israeli attacks against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Head of Iran's delegation at the Executive Council of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has said that Bahrain is an accomplice in the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Senior cleric says;

Relying on people "main pillar of confronting enemy"

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami has said that trusting the Almighty God and relying upon people are the two main pillars of confronting enemy.

Iravani:

Respect for Iran’s right 'key to stability in Hormuz Strait'

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says that sustainable stability in the Strait of Hormuz is only possible through full respect for Iran’s inalienable rights and interests.

Over 170 Iranian students, professors killed in aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf has said that more than 60 university students and 10 professors have been martyred in the recent US-Israeli aggression against the country.

Major general Abdollahi:

Naval blockade of Iranian ports violates ceasefire

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters has warned that the US blockade of Iranian ports creates insecurity and violates the ceasefire.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Enemy's attempt to impose its will on Iran doomed to failure

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran is not seeking war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that enemy’s attempt to impose its will on the Iranian nation is doomed to failure.

Russian envoy to Tehran:

US not yet realized force language against Iran to not work

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The Russian ambassador to Tehran says the United States has not yet realized that the language of force against Iran won’t work, even after 40 day aggression.

Iran estimates US-Israeli war damages at $270b: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The spokeswoman for the Iranian administration has estimated that the damages resulting from the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran amount to approximately $270 billion.

Iran seeks compensation from 5 Arab states for aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iran has demanded compensation from five Arab nations for committing internationally wrongful acts by allowing territories to be used by aggressors and in some cases directly participating in unlawful armed attacks again Iran.

Iran, Russia FMs discuss reg. developments, Islamabad talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation late on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Iran-US talks in Islamabad.

Pakistan sees possibility of new round of Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that positive progress is being made in talks between Iran and the United States and that the possibility of further talks still exists.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss latest developments in Islamabad talk

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the US-Iran talks in Islamabad.

Ghalibaf mocks Trump administration for soaring gas prices

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian parliament speaker has issued a warning to Americans to “enjoy” today’s gas prices, saying they will soon be “nostalgic” for $4–$5 per gallon fuel as the US threatens to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Hezbollah calls Ukraine claim of aid to US, Israel ‘absurd’

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – A distinguished member of Hezbollah Resistance Movement termed Ukraine’s claims of readiness to help Israel and regional countries in the fight against Iran and the Resistance movements ‘absurd and baseless’.

Yemen vows military response if US, Israel resume war on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Yemen Foreign Ministry says it remains steadfast in active participation and escalation of military operations if the United States and the Israeli regime resume their war of aggression against Iran and the Axis of Resistance.

Iravani pens letter to Guterres over Kharrazi's martyrdom

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has denounced the assassination of Kamal Kharrazi, the head of the Strategic Council of Foreign Relations and former foreign minister.

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold phone call on regional developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Iran FM spox:

US reneges again shortly after ceasefire proposal

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The United State has reneged again shortly after ceasefire proposal as brokered by Pakistan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.