S. Korea's president escapes impeachment vote

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Lawmakers from South Korea's ruling party have decided to oppose a vote to impeach the country's president.

‘Muhammad’ most popular boys’ baby name in England in 2023

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam, has become the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales.

UNICEF warns situation in besieged northern Gaza catastrophic

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced concern about the “catastrophic and horrible situation” of Palestinian children in the northern part of the besieged Gaza Strip. 

Iran plans to organize cryptocurrencies: Minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati has said that the government intends to organize digital currencies and cryptocurrencies instead of putting limitations on them.

Over 370,000 Syrians have been displaced: UN Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Since the start of the fighting escalations in Syria, approximately 370,000 people have been displaced, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement Friday.

IAEA claims Iran dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran is dramatically accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, a Western media outlet has cited Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi as saying.

Iran rejects reports of embassy evacuation in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected reports of the evacuation of the Islamic Republic’s Embassy staff from Syria.

Iran’s top diplomat holds talks with Qatari Emir in Doha

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday.

Palestinians confront Israeli forces' raids in West Bank

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Palestinian Resistance combatants confronted Israeli occupation forces who raided towns in the occupied West Bank early on Saturday. 

2,500 terrorists killed in Syria: TV

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The number of terrorists killed in Syria increased to 2,500, according to Syrian TV.

Minibus crash claims 26 lives in Ivory Coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured Friday in a crash between two minibuses in western Ivory Coast, the transport ministry said.

Iran to compete at Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – President of the Iran Motorcycling & Automobile Racing Federation( MAFIRI) Maziar Nazemi said the country will compete at the Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024.

Iran qualify for 2025 World Women's Handball Championship

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran defeated Hong Kong 27-16 in their third Group B match of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 on Friday and qualified for the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship for the third time in a row.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss Tehran-Doha relations, Syria conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) –  Foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar have discussed cooperation between their countries, exploring ways to further expand bilateral ties.

Syrian Army defeats terrorist units in Homs province

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Syrian Armed Forces, supported by Russian and Syrian combat aircraft, carried out a successful operation, defeating terrorist units in the north of Homs province, the Syrian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Qatar foreign ministry expresses concern on Syria conflicts

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Issuing a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the recent developments in Syria.

US describes HTS as terror organization

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – A spokesperson for the United States Department of State has described the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terror organization.

US military base comes under attack in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – A security source announced an attack on the US base near Baghdad airport.

West pushing world toward global conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The West continues escalating the situation in Ukraine, pushing the world toward a global conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Leader’s aide meets Grand Mufti of Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The Deputy for International Affairs at the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the Grand Mufti of Russia to discuss enhancing religious and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Gaza ceasefire talks resumed: Hamas

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – A Hamas official says international mediators have resumed negotiations with the Palestinian group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Iran does not use gas as tool for political purposes

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Despite facing domestic restrictions and unilateral US sanctions, Iran has always been committed to exporting gas to Turkey and Iraq and has never taken political advantage of this privilege, the Iranian oil minister stated.

S. Korea MPs to vote on impeachment motion against president

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Members of South Korea’s National Assembly (parliament) will vote on an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived decision to declare martial law.

Iran, Iraq, Syria issue statement over regional developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Syria issued a joint statement regarding the current regional developments after holding a press conference in Baghdad on Friday.

Yemen attacks occupied Palestine with missile

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Israeli regime on Saturday morning reported that the Yemeni forces' attacked the occupied territories with missiles.

Turkey military base in N Iraq comes under attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Local sources in Iraq reported that a Turkish military base in the north of the Arab state came under attack.

Russia, Iran condemn West actions against Tehran-IAEA coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, in consultations with his Iranian counterpart Maji Takht-Ravanchi, has condemned the West's actions, which are causing significant damage to cooperation between Tehran and IAEA.