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Iran reserves right to respond to Kuwait’s ‘unlawful’ move

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned Kuwait’s detention of four Iranian nationals who were sailing on a boat in the Persian Gulf, saying the Arab country must immediately release them.

Iran parliament finalizes plan to secure Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has finalized a comprehensive plan for the security and development of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, the chairman of the commision says.

Yemen's dep. FM writes to Araghchi on aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Deputy Foreign Minister of Yemeni Sanaa-based government in a letter to Iranian foreign minister reviewed the latest developments related to the aggression of the US and the Israeli regime against Iran.

Mossad chief made secret visits to UAE during war on Iran

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Israel’s Mossad chief secretly travelled to the United Arab Emirates at least twice in recent months to coordinate military attacks against Iran, a new report reveals.

US Air Force training jet crashes in Alabama

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A US Air Force training jet crashed on Tuesday in west Alabama with both pilots ejecting safely, military officials said.

Araghchi leaves Tehran for New Delhi to attend BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India’s capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone call on Wednesday to discuss the latest diplomatic situation and regional developments.

Naim Qassem says thanksful to Iran's support

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that "We thank Iran for bearing many burdens as a result of supporting our rights to land, dignity, and honor."

Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – More than a dozen gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and marines moved in to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.

4 people shot in West Philadelphia on Tue.

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A shooting investigation is underway in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening after four people were shot, police said.

Final results of 23rd edition of Sacred Defense Year Book

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The final results of 23rd edition of the Sacred Defense’s Year Book were announced at Ghasr-e-Shirin Hall of Tehran's Garden Museum of Sacred Defense on Wednesday with the participation of university lecturers and researchers.

Gharibabadi urges BRICS action against US aggression

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has urged the BRICS group members to take actions against the recent military aggression.

Eurasia system puts into operation at IRICA

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) system is ready for operation at the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), aimed at paving suitable ways for activists to use exemptions predicted in the EAEU agreement.

VIDEO: Trump arrives in China for state visit

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has arrived in Chinese capital of Beijing on Wednesday afternoon to hold high-profile meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Commemoration ceremony of martyrs of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony of the martyrs of the recent US and Israeli war of aggression dubbed “Ramadan War” was held at Cultural-Artistic Bureau of Martyrs Affairs and Veterans Foundation of Tehran on Wednesday.

Intl. scientists urge protecting Iran's varsities from attack

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – More than 1,000 scientists, in letters penned to the UN secretary general, director-general of UNESCO, have urged protecting Iranian universities and academic centers from the US and Israeli strikes.

No US weapons to transit Hormuz Strait into reg. bases

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran will no longer allow US weaponry to transit the Strait of Hormuz into regional bases, says the Iranian Army, declaring that the strategic waterway is now under the coordinated strategic control of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Over 3,400 people martyred in recent US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has said that, according to the available information, 3,468 Iranian people were martyred during the recent US and Israeli war of aggression imposed against the country (Ramadan War).

Tehran, Minsk eye expanding scientific cooperation

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf and Education Minister of Belarus Andrei Ivanets have emphasized broadening scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

UAE role in US-Israeli war against Iran ‘categorially harm’

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates in the recent US-Israeli war against Iran is tantamount to ‘aiding the front of unbelief against Muslim brothers’ and are ‘categorically harm’, Al-Mustafa International University said.

VIDEO: Israel targets car on Jiyeh road, southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Footage shows the moment when the Israeli regime targeted a car on the Jiyeh coastal road, south of Beirut.

Mossad spy transferring Iran's Intel. data to Israel executed

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A convicted spy who was trained by Israel’s spy agency, Mossad, in Nepal and systematically funneled sensitive information from Iranian military and cyber institutions to Israel has been hanged, Iran’s Judiciary announced.

Antonio Gagliardi parts company with Iran natl. football team

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Antonio Gagliardi has reportedly terminated his contract with the Iran national football team and will not be on the bench for Iran at the 2026 World Cup.

The Trump-Xi meeting: Who holds the upper hand?

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Regional developments have turned the US-China summit into a test of global power, with Trump arriving in Beijing in search of an exit from a costly war that has undermined his position.

Iran's ambassador outlines Tehran's message to Beijing

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to China has revealed the details of Tehran's message to Beijing over the Hormuz Strait, saying the comprehensive strategic partnership is about Iran's place in a changing world order — not just oil and trade.

Iran’s Natl. Football team training session

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The National Football Team (Team Melli) held a training session at Ghavamin Pas Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Iran asks world people to reject barbarism, stand with peace

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has described the US-Israeli war against Iran as a defining battle between “good and evil,” urging people around the world to reject “barbarism and domination” and stand with justice and peace.

US conduct biggest obstacle to reaching deal: Araghchi

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has told Norway's Deputy FM that US maximalist demands, threatening rhetoric, and lack of good faith are the principal obstacles to ending the war and reaching a deal.

13 Lebanese killed in fresh Israeli strikes

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Lebanon's Health Ministry says 13 citizens were killed in Israeli strikes in the south of the Arab country.