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Biden administration weighs new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – In continuation of the previous Trump administration's failed policy towards Iran, Washington is considering tighter sanctions on Tehran, US media reported on Monday.

Bahrain starts joint drills with Britain, US in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The United States Navy 5th fleet along with the British and Bahraini navies launched a joint naval drill in the Persian Gulf on Saturday.

25% of US Jews believe Israel is an apartheid regime: poll

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – About a quarter of American Jewish voters view Israel as an apartheid regime, according to a newly released survey.

Iran rejects as baseless failed kidnapping allegations

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the US government's allegations of a failed attempt to kidnap a US-based Iranian national as "baseless" and "ridiculous".

In meddlesome remarks, Biden vows support for Cuba protesters

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden signalled his support for the Cuban protesters on Monday, saying in meddlesome remarks that Havana should respond to the demands of the people.

Cuba FM blames US for recent unrest, protests

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez has lambasted the National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for backing unrest in the Central American country, blaming the White House for the recent protests in Havana.

Kremlin says US was behind British destroyer provocation

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused the United States of being behind a provocation action by a British Royal Navy destroyer in Black Sea in late last month.

Ex-Afghan president:

"There was no terrorism in Afghanistan" before US invasion

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai says the US has failed in its mission in Afghanistan and said hopes for regional security solutions depend on Russia, China, Iran and India, and an end to extremism by Pakistan.

Russian warplanes practice bombing enemy ships in Black Sea

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Russian warplanes practiced bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea as the NATO drills in the Balck Sea continue, Russia's Black Sea Fleet said in a statement on Saturday.

US convoy targeted in Iraqi city of Hillah

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Local Iraqi sources have said a logistics convoy belonging to the US troops was targeted in the city of Hilla on Friday.

Russia conducts live fire exercise near US-led naval drill

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Russia carried out live-fire military drills in the Black Sea as the US and Ukraine-led drills go on in the same area in the sea.

Iran UN envoy:

Iran sees concrete US guarantees regarding JCPOA as vital

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran UN ambassador has condemned the US withdrawal from the JCPOA as in violation of international rules, saying that Tehran sees US guarantees that it would not leave the deal again as very necessary.

Sudanese people hold protests to oust interim gov.

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – At the invitation of various political parties and trade unions, the Sudanese people are taking part today in protests against the dire economic situation in the country, calling for usting the current government.

US, Saudi FMS discuss Iran on sidelines of G20 summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) –The US and Saudi top diplomats met Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit to discuss Iran and the region.

Russia tests air-defense systems as US-led drills begin

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Russia has tested its air-defense systems in Crimea as Ukraine and the United States begin their joint drills in the Black Sea.

US statements on peace in Yemen just rhetoric: Ansarullah

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – A member of the Yemeni Supreme Political Council said that the statements of US officials about peace in Yemen are nothing but media propaganda.

Over 140 people unaccounted for in Florida building collapse

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – More than 140 people are still missing after the collapse of part of a 12-story residential building in Surfside, Florida.

Russian Deputy FM:

Final stage of Vienna talks on JCPOA revival may take weeks

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The forthcoming phase of the Iran nuclear deal negotiations in Vienna, which may become the last one, may take several weeks, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

Vaezi censures US move against Press TV, Al-Alam websites

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has condemned the US government's double standards and its latest move against Press TV, Al-Alam websites as a violation of freedom of expression.

Gunmen kill at least 15 people at US-Mexico border

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Law enforcement officials say gunmen aboard a number of vehicles have staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa, local media have reported.

Iranian researcher invents weird gadget for hiccup strikes

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – A US-based Iranian researcher has invented an interesting gadget that could be the solution to annoying hiccups, US local media have reported.

Kim calls for preparedness for confrontation with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country's government on Thursday it needed to be prepared for a confrontation with the United States.

EU, US say lifting of sanctions is JCPOA ‘essential part’

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The European Union and the United States have confirmed in a joint statement that the removal of sanctions on Iran constitutes an “essential part” of the Iran nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA.

8 shot, 4 killed in US Chicago shooting on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Eight people were shot, four fatally, Tuesday morning in a mass shooting incident in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said.

US, S Arabia ready to lift blockade if Marib battle stopped

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Diplomats from Saudi Arabia, the United States, as well as European diplomats discussed ways to end conflicts in war-torn Yemen in an online meeting last night.

Iran volleyball team thrash United States in 2021 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The national Iranian volleyball team defeated United States in three straight sets in 2021 Volleyball Nations League’s Week 3 on Wednesday.

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse to be visible on Thursday

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – People across the Northern Hemisphere will be able to spot a "ring of fire" in the sky as an annular solar eclipse moves across our planet this Thursday