2 killed in ISIL attack in Syria's Raqqa

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Two members of Jolani’s Defense Ministry forces were killed in an armed attack in the eastern province of Raqqa, with ISIL later claiming responsibility.

Kabul says will respond to Pakistan attacks 'at right time'

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Afghanistan’s Taliban-led interim government has warned it will respond “at an appropriate time” to recent Pakistani airstrikes.

Yemen's Ansarullah reacts to Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The political bureau of Yemen's Ansarallah has strongly condemned recent Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

UAE reportedly foils cyber attacks

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates has thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country's digital infrastructure and vital sectors, local media said on Saturday.

Terrorists kill 50, abduct women, children in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted in an attack on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara State.

Tar Halva: Traditional Iranian Ramadan dessert

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – During the holy month of Ramadan, Tar Halva, one of the traditional and popular desserts of Shiraz, reappears on Iftar tables.

2 soldiers killed during military op. in Pakistan’s northwest

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, have been killed during a military operation when a fighter driving an explosive-laden motorcycle rammed a security convoy vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

Iran's foreign policy should serve economy: 1st VP Aref

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the country’s foreign policy should serve the economy and bolster the social capital.

3 killed in a copter crash in Russia's Amur Region

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A helicopter crash in Russia’s Far East Amur region resulted in three deaths, according to the authorities on Saturday.

Gaza death toll reaches 72,070 since Oct. 07: Health ministry

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 72,070 Palestinian people since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on October 07, 2023.

Iran tests sea-based long-range air defense missile (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired a naval variant of its Sayyad-3 air defense missile during a large-scale exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran Navy chief holds meetings with Russian, Saudi commanders

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held separate meetings with senior naval commanders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Myanmar on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India.

Leader donates 50 billion rials to free needy prisoners

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has donated 50 billion rials for the release of needy prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes.

Iran, Russia annual trade turnover could exceed $10 billion

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iran-Russia Business Council Leonid Lozhechko has said that Tehran and Moscow have high potentials to increase the annual trade turnover more than $10 billion.

Iran lambasts renewed Israeli aggression on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that left dozens killed and wounded.

Tehran to host 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The 33rd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition will be inaugurated at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini (RA) Mosalla on Feb. 21 with the participation of cultural and political figures.