IRNA is Iran's state-run national news agency, operated under the Islamic Republic of Iran. Known as the official voice of the Iranian government, it serves as a primary source for state positions on diplomacy, military affairs, and domestic events. Recently, IRNA has reported extensively on Iran-U.S. nuclear talks, Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian territory, and regional security developments. Last updated 3 days ago
Mohammad Irani, the former director general of the Middle East department at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an interview with state news agency IRNA: the Israeli prime minister's statements about the possibility of an attack by Iran are part of Netanyahu's effort to lend legitimacy to a possible action against Tehran.
A decision on Iran-Iraq flights could come soon, Tehran's ambassador in Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem al-Sadegh, told IRNA. Talks between the two sides are ongoing.
A senior Sunni Baluch cleric, Molavi Yusef Gorgij, was gunned down outside his home in southeastern Iran, IRNA reports. It marks the second Sunni cleric killed in the country in under a week.
NOW: Several explosions were reportedly heard in Sirik, southern Iran, according to local sources and IRNA.
This follows earlier reports of explosions around the coastal city, alongside additional reports of several anti-ship missiles launched over the past hour.
An Iranian official says the city of Visian in western Iran was struck twice during earlier U.S. airstrikes. The city lies roughly 200 miles (320 km) inland from the Persian Gulf. - IRNA
IRAN: Ahvaz Fire Department: Tonight's explosion was caused by a city gas leak in a two-story residential building in the Haseirabad district of Ahvaz. - IRNA
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: it has been decided in meeting with Qatar that part of the $6 bln in frozen funds would be used to purchase goods based on iran's needs - IRNA
Iranian state media details the US-Iran MOU. According to IRNA and Iranian outlets:
▪️No agreement on the nuclear issue in the current MOU. Iran makes no new nuclear commitment.
▪️Nuclear discussions will take place within 60 days of sign...
Iranian state media details the US-Iran MOU. According to IRNA and Iranian outlets:
▪️No agreement on the nuclear issue in the current MOU. Iran makes no new nuclear commitment.
▪️Nuclear discussions will take place within 60 days of signing.
▪️Iran’s right to enrich uranium and retain its enriched material will be pushed for inclusion in the final agreement.
▪️The text contains no “extension of the ceasefire.” Iranian media describes a permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
▪️Some frozen Iranian assets will be released immediately upon signing, the rest gradually during negotiations.
▪️Iran makes no commitment to hand over management of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait’s future will be settled regionally between Tehran and Oman.
▪️The compensation mechanism will be determined during the 60-day negotiations.
▪️During the 60 days, the removal of US sanctions and cancellation of related international decisions will be examined.
▪️The negotiations will focus on only three issues: the civilian nuclear program, removal of unilateral US sanctions, and compensation. Iran’s missile capabilities will not be discussed.
Note: this is Tehran’s account of the deal. It conflicts with US reporting on several points.
