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Turkey summons US ambassador over warning

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador in Ankara to protest the US warning of its citizens residing in Turkey.
2022-05-22 18:17
Biden signs $40 bn Ukraine aid package

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden signed a bill that provides nearly $40 billion of additional humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine, bringing the total aid to Kiyv to nearly $54 billion.
2022-05-21 20:45
Vienna talks could yield agreement in coming days: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said that a draft agreement in Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 is completely prepared, adding that there is the possibility of finalizing the talks in the coming days.
2022-05-16 14:15
Okinawa marks 50 years of end to US rule amid protests

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Protesters in Japan's Okinawa urged Japan’s central government to do more to reduce US military presence there as the island group marked the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan after 27 years of American rule.
2022-05-15 21:30
US sends electronic warfare equipment to Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The US is sending electronic jamming equipment to the front lines in Ukraine, local media in the United States have said.
2022-05-10 21:33
Chinese FM spox:

Talking about human rights by US ‘shedding crocodile tears’

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian in a statement said that no one expects US government, which is addicted to lying, to tell the truth, adding that the US talk of human rights is shedding crocodile tears.
2022-05-02 17:59
Americans fighting in Ukraine against Russia: report

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Americans with military backgrounds are fighting alongside Ukraine army in the country against the Russian troops, a US local media has said in a report.
2022-05-02 16:44
4 fatally shot in Mississippi; possible suspect found dead

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Local media in the United States reported yet another shooting this time in Mississippi during which 4 people lost their lives while the suspect was found dead after the incident.
2022-04-28 13:21
Putin vows swift response to any intervention in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned foreign countries against trying to intervene in the conflict in Ukraine and posing strategic threats to Russia, vowing that Moscow will respond with swift strikes otherwise.
2022-04-27 19:31
Russia exchanges US citizen Trevor Reed for Russian pilot

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Russia exchanged American citizen Trevor Reed, imprisoned in the country for Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who, in turn, was serving a lengthy sentence in the US, the Russian Foreign Ministry has stated.
2022-04-27 17:05
S. Korea to purchase SM-6 interceptors amid N. Korea threat

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – South Korea on Tuesday approved a project worth 760 billion won (US$606 million) to purchase shipborne missile interceptors amid North Korea's evolving missile threats.
2022-04-26 21:30
Turkey opposes joint naval patrol with NATO in Black Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – "Black Sea should be away from competition," the Turkish defense minister said in response to NATO and the US's demand to send warships to the Black Sea during the Ukraine conflict.
2022-04-25 21:10
Several people shot in Friday shooting in Washington

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – At least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, were shot when a gunman unleashed a flurry of bullets in the US capital Friday.
2022-04-23 10:52
UK court approves extradition of Julian Assange to US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A court has formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the US on espionage charges.
2022-04-20 16:45
2 killed, at least 9 other shot in shooting in Pennsylvania

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – 2 juveniles killed and at least 9 others shot in the East Allegheny area of Pittsburgh, local US media have reported.
2022-04-17 20:00
Iran economy minister calls off trip to US

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Ehsan Khandouzi has canceled his trip to the United States to attend a meeting of the World Bank after the US delayed issuing visas for him and his accompanying delegation.
2022-04-16 16:50
Russia sanctions 398 US lawmakers, 87 Canadian senators

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that it has imposed retaliatory personal sanctions against 398 members of the US House of Representatives and 87 Canadian senators.
2022-04-14 11:56
Russia warns NATO it will target any vehicle moving weapons

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russia has said it will view NATO and US vehicles transporting weapons to Ukraine as legitimate targets.
2022-04-13 19:00
Biden approval rating at lowest point in CBS News poll

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – President Biden’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in the latest CBS News and YouGov poll, local media in the United States have said.
2022-04-11 20:00
Iranian, Chinese proposals can save Lebanon: Mufti

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Lebanese Mufti Jafari Sheikh Ahmed Qabban has criticized the Lebanese government for its wrong policies and said that the proposal made by China and Iran to his country could save from the crisis.
2022-04-05 22:00
US seeks to destabilize Lebanon: lawmaker

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – A Lebanese lawmaker warns that Washington seeks to plunge Lebanon into more crisis while Hezbollah is trying to revive the failed state.
2022-04-04 22:00
Hezbollah, Amal call on gov. to accept Iran electricity offer

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – The Hezbollah and Amal movements stressed that the Lebanese government should accept Iran's offer as soon as possible to supply electricity to all Lebanese people.
2022-04-03 21:39
Shooting in US Sacramento leaves at least 15 victims

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Local media in California state of the United States have said six people were killed and at least nine others were injured after a shooting in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning..
2022-04-03 17:00
US showed animosity after refusing entry to vocalist: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Ali Bahadori Jahromi, the Iranian government spokesman has described the US administration's refusal to allow the Iranian singer to enter US as another example of the US animosity towards Iran under any circumstances.
2022-04-02 16:00
US to provide more $300 m in security assistance to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense will provide an additional $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including laser-guided rocket systems, drones, and commercial satellite imagery services, media reported Saturday.
2022-04-02 12:00
US weighs largest ever draw from emergency oil reserves

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – The Biden administration is considering releasing up to 180 million barrels of oil over several months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in a bid to curb rising oil prices.
2022-03-31 12:30
Kharrazi calls for guarantees, lifting of bans before deal

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – An advisor to Iran's Leader Kamal Kharrazi said Monday that issues of assurances and lifting of sanctions need to be resolved on the part of the United States before any deal in the Vienna talks.
2022-03-28 14:18
Iran FM after Moscow visit:

Russia remains onboard for final agreement in Vienna

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tweeted after a visit to Russia on Tuesday that he had held a productive meeting with FM Lavrov on bilateral issues, ViennaTalks, Ukraine, Syria, Yemen & Afghanistan.
2022-03-15 21:47
Iranian wrestling federation invites US team for Takhti Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran's Wrestling Federation Alireza Dabir has invited the US freestyle wrestling team to Takhti Cup competitions.
2022-03-13 16:25
US, S. Arabia stage joint drills amid growing Yemeni threat

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The United States and Saudi Arabia are holding a joint military exercise in the United States with the participation of Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
2022-03-13 15:45