US-Israeli aggression on Iran

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’.

170 hostile drones shot down during war: Gen. Elhami

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Joint Air Defense Headquarters said that Iranian forces shot down as many as 170 advanced enemy drones during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, including sophisticated UAVs.

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.

Iran’s show of power during war further bolsters Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – A high-ranking Hezbollah official says Iran’s show of power following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the country has strengthened Hezbollah Resistance Movement much more than ever.

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.

Next round of US talks not yet approved by Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – A local news outlet has found that Iran has so far not agreed to hold the next round of negotiations with the United States.

FM hails Iran Army for safeguarding natl. security

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appreciated Iran’s Army for its sacrifices and decisive role in protecting the national security and interests.

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.

Mohsen Rezaei:

Iran forced Zionist enemy to accept ceasefire in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that Iran’s multifaceted pressures (Strait of Hormuz and halt in negotiations) led to the imposition of a ceasefire on the US and Israeli enemy in Lebanon.

Iranian Army 'most popular army in world': General Jahanshahi

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander General Ali Jahanshahi has said that the country’s army forces are the most popular army in the world.

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.

Iran hails ceasefire in Lebanon, steadfastness of Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has welcomed the announcement of ceasefire in Lebanon, stressing that the cessation of war in Lebanon was part of the truce understanding between Iran and the US as mediated by Pakistan.

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.

Ghalibaf:

Ceasefire in Lebanon 'result of steadfastness of Hezbollah'

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that ceasefire in Lebanon is the result of the steadfastness, perseverance and struggle of Hezbollah Resistance Movement and unity of the Axis of Resistance.

Iran seeking peace, stability in region: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran is seeking peace, stability and brotherly ties with the countries in the region, emphasizing the materialization of rights of Iranian people within the framework of international law.

Iran, China FMs discuss latest reg., intl. developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and world.

Arab National Conference throws its weight behind Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Arab National Conference has supported Iran in the face of US and Israeli aggression waged against the country.

20,000 seafarers, 2,000 ships stuck in Hormuz Strait: IMO

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has said that nearly 20,000 seafarers and around 2,000 ships have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone call on ties, Islamabad Talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss the latest regional developments, bilateral relations, and Islamabad Talks.

ICRC sends 1st batch of relief goods to Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has forwarded 171 tons of essential relief goods to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) with five trucks of the shipment.

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.