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IRGC strikes US air base after attack on Sirik Island

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force has struck and destroyed the air base from which the US forces launched an attack on a telecommunications tower on Sirik Island in Hormozgan Province.

IRGC shoots down US MQ-1 drone in Iranian waters

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC has announced the interception and destruction of a US MQ-1 drone that entered Iranian territory early Sunday morning.

Iran federation wants clarity over visas before World Cup

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran football federation has asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the federation (FFIRI) said Friday.

US strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Pacific

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The American military conducted a strike on a vessel that it claimed was engaged in narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported.

Iran demands immediate return of $12 bln to continue talks

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The return of $12 billion from Iran’s immobilized assets is Tehran’s vital precondition for the continuation of dialogue with the United States.

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Trump's ceasefire post reflects his wishes, not agreed terms

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A senior Iranian source says Donald Trump's latest post on a ceasefire deal reflects his personal wishes, not agreed terms, stressing that Tehran has not yet given final approval to any memorandum of understanding.

US MQ-9 Reaper drone shot down over Yemen's Marib

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A US MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drone has been downed over Yemen's Marib Province, according to local sources.

Iran rejects Western ultimatums, eyes new order for Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's spokesman has pushed back on Western pressure language, confirmed Iran and Oman will jointly manage Hormuz's future, and said the focus is on ending the war, not discussing uranium enrichment details.

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Iran-US MoU text not finalized, Western reports inaccurate

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – An informed source said the text of a possible memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has not yet been finalized.

Pakistan FM to meet Rubio amid peace push

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, as Islamabad presses its mediation effort between Iran and US.

Source rejects Axios report on Tehran-Washington deal

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – An informed source rejected an Axios report on the contents of a proposed understanding between Iran and the United States, calling it a reflection of the US narrative.

Strait of Hormuz won't return to pre-war status: Sources

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status even if a preliminary understanding with Washington is finalised, informed sources said Sunday.

Iran executes man for spying for Israel, US

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran executed a man early Sunday for sending information on defence industry production sites to the U.S. and Israel during the recent war, enabling enemy strikes that destroyed targeted locations, the judiciary said.

Man killed after shooting outside White House

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A suspect was killed on Saturday evening in Washington DC after he opened fire on Secret Service agents in the streets surrounding the White House.

Sharif hopeful next Iran-US talks to be held soon

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged Sunday to continue his country's peace push between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that Islamabad will soon host the next round of talks.

Tehran condemns illegal US sanctions against Cuba

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US’s ongoing unlawful interference in Cuba’s internal affairs, including economic sanctions, political pressure, provocative actions, and military threats.

Iran rejects attacking UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has formally rejected US allegations that Tehran was responsible for a drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant.

Iraq urges Iran-US deal for regional stability

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein voiced support for progress in Iran-U.S. negotiations, calling for serious efforts to lift sanctions on Tehran and establish lasting stability across the region.

Iranian sailors return home after US vessel seizure

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Twenty Iranian sailors returned to Tehran on Thursday after being released following the illegal seizure of their vessel by US forces off the coast of Singapore, according to a diplomatic source.

China key to Tehran-Washington mediation, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – China has played a key role in the Pakistan-led mediation between Iran and the United States, Iran's ambassador in Beijing says.

US hostility toward Iran dates back 73 years: Baghaei

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the record of US mistreatment and broken commitments toward Iran spans more than 73 years, rejecting a distorted narrative about the origins of tensions between the two countries.

Two chinese oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz: Report

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed.

Iran warns UN of US abuse of Security Council

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission accused the United States of exploiting the Security Council to spread lies about Tehran's peaceful nuclear programme, calling Washington a criminal playing prosecutor and judge to whitewash its own

Trump claims resolution of conflict with Iran close

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said he expects the conflict with Iran to be resolved very soon.

Araghchi warns US of bigger surprises if war resumes

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any return to the battlefield would bring far greater surprises for the United States.