Ukraine-Russia talks ends without a breakthrough

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of US-led talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday without a breakthrough towards ending Europe’s most deadly conflict since the second world war.

Lebanon accuses 'Israel' of committing environmental crime

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday accused Israeli occupying regime of committing an environmental crime after Israeli forces sprayed a "toxic substance" over southern Lebanese towns.

Esteghlal beat Shams Azar to climb to 2nd place on PGPL table

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Esteghlal of Tehran football club defeated Shams Azar of Qazvin in Iran professional league on Thursday.

Indonesia futsal beat Japan to face Iran at Asian cup final

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Indonesia defeated Japan Thursday to face the Iranian team in the final of of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup final.

Iran ready to tackle any foreign threats: Velayati

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that Iran is prepared to confront any foreign threats, hailing the Resistance Front's role in ensuring the regional countries' security.

China bans “new investments” in ‘Israel’ for fear of security

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A Chinese investment fund has claimed that the Beijing government has imposed a prohibition on new investments in ‘Israel’, reports on Hebrew media say.

Iran into 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup final

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran will defend their title after they twice came from behind to defeat Iraq 4-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 semi-final on Thursday.

Ukraine reports conclusion of Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Consultations in Abu Dhabi between representatives of Russia, the US, and Ukraine have wrapped up, according to sources from Kiev.

Pezeshkian calls for expanded cooperation with Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in a message marking the anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence.

Russian cosmonauts completed 176 spacewalks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Russian cosmonauts have completed 176 spacewalks, 75 of which were carried out as part of the Russian ISS program, the Roscosmos State Space Corporation reported on Telegram.

FM Lavrov:

Russia not indifferent to Iran-related developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – "Iran is our close partner and neighbor. We are not indifferent to how the situation develops," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.

Russia’s UN envoy says;

Attacking Iran to have dangerous consequences for region

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The use of force against Iran would lead to dangerous consequences for the entire region, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said.

Germany turned Europe's engine of regression: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – "Germany was once the engine of Europe’s progress; now it has turned into an engine of regression," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says.

Car explosion near Haifa leaves 3 killed, injured

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A car explosion near Haifa in the occupied territories has resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries, according to initial media reports.

23 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Israel has killed at least 23 Palestinians in attacks across the Gaza Strip in one of the deadliest days since an October “ceasefire” began, according to medical sources.

Araghchi says nuclear talks with US slated for Friday in Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the Iran-US talks on the nuclear issue are scheduled for Friday in Muscat, Oman.

Top Iranian general:

Iran's deterrence power has increased since 12-day war

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, says that "through upgrading ballistic missiles in all technical aspects, Iran has been able to strengthen its deterrence power."

Ex-Israeli minister calls for safe shelters for settlers

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Former Israeli minister Avigdor Lieberman has called for the preparation of safe shelters for Israeli settlers in the event of retaliatory Iranian strikes, as Israel pushes for potential US aggression against Iran.

Iran’s dep. FM goes to China to deliver president's message

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has departed for Beijing as the special representative of the president to hold consultations with senior Chinese officials.