Pakistan reaffirms commitment to expanding ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized his country’s commitment to expanding comprehensive cooperation with Iran, particularly in the economic sector.

Pezeshkian stresses unity among Muslim nations

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the Late Imam Khomeini was the messenger of unity and solidarity among people, stressing Muslim nations must be united so that enemies cannot sow discord among Muslim Ummah.

Iran condemns US attempt to impose embargo on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemns the US intimidating language and actions against Venezuela, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade and prevent the country's legitimate oil exports.

Iran invites Taliban FM Muttaqi to visit Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran has formally invited the Afghan Taliban’s foreign minister to visit Tehran following Afghanistan’s absence from a recent meeting of special envoys of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries held in the Iranian capital.

Houthi urges Muslim action after holy Qur'an insulted in US

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) –The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement has strongly condemned the recent insult to the Holy Qur’an by a US congressional candidate, calling on Muslims worldwide to take a firm stand in defense of their sanctities.

Gaza death toll reaches 70,668 since Oct. 07

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,668 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.

Russian army capture Gerasimovka Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the settlement of Gerasimovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Maduro praises Iran as model in fight for intl. rule of law

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has lauded Iran as a global example in defending international law, appreciating the Islamic Republic’s unwavering support for Caracas amid escalating threats from the United States.

2 killed in Israeli strikes targeting vehicles in s. Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – At least two Lebanese have been killed and five others injured in two separate Israeli airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health.

Iran’s dep. roads min.:

Rasht-Astara railway contract to be finalized by next month

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy minister of roads and urban development has said that the Rasht-Astara Railway project’s contract between Iran and Russia would be finalized within the next one month.

Trump's approval rating drops to 39%: Poll

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy.

Araghchi, Lavrov sign a cooperation document in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia Abbas Araghchi and Sergei Lavrov inked a cooperation document after their meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.

Iran stands against hegemony-seeking powers: IRGC cmdr

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA)–Referring to the hybrid war of the Global Arrogance waged against Iranian nation, the deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says Iran has stood against the hegemony-seeking powers with might.

Iran FM:

Tehran-Moscow ties expanding; they share stances

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has held a meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow on Wednesday to stress the warming relations between the two nations and the shared stances between them.

Residents in Syria's Palmyra recall tense hours after attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Residents of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra are slowly resuming daily life after a deadly shooting on Saturday left US service members dead and triggered hours of heightened security and fear.

Iraq detains six terrorists in 3 provinces

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi counterterrorism forces arrested 6 terrorists in coordinated operations across Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces, officials said.

Iran prepared for all scenarios: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says psychological warfare targeting Iranian society is part of a broader conflict but has failed to achieve its objectives, adding that Tehran is prepared for all scenarios.

MIT professor shot, killed at his home in Boston suburbs

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been shot and killed at his home, authorities said.

Iran summons Cyprus ambassador over interventionist stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Cypriot ambassador in Tehran to protest the interventionist position regarding Iran’s territorial integrity.

Iran, Russia highlight strategic partnership in key talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – In high-level talks in Moscow, Iran and Russia underscored their deepening strategic partnership.

Persepolis to part ways with Serge Aurier

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Persepolis football club are set to part ways with Ivorian defender Serge Aurier, bringing an early end to his short and disappointing spell in Iranian football.

Gharibabadi meets with OIC SG in Riyadh to discuss Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met and held talks with Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Araghchi:

Iran-Russia strategic pact determining factor in intl. peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Iran and Russia is a determining factor in the international peace and security.

UNGA reaffirms Palestinians’ right to self-determination

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution reaffirming the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, including the right to an independent State of Palestine.

Russian FM issues statement on Araghchi-Lavrov meeting Wed.

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday, stating that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov will hold high-level meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.

Our interests overlap those of Iran's: Armenian official

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – A senior Armenian official has said that Iran's interests overlap with those of Iran's largely.