Russia disagrees with parts of US plan for Ukraine war: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off.

Iran defeated by Croatia at 2025 President’s Cup

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s handball team fell short to Croatia 38-9 in Group I of the President’s Cup on Thursday.

Iran blasts PGCC over statement on trio Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s statement on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Velayati condemns PGCC statement on trio islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) latest statement about the three Iranian islands as biased and politically motivated.

MoD:

Iran stronger militarily compared to before 12-day war

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Iran's defense might has grown stronger as compared to the era before the US-backed Israeli aggression in June.

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India Thursday to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah targets.

IRGC issues warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.

Leader of anti-Resistance militias in Gaza killed

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – According to a local report from Gaza, Yasser Abu Shabab—a figure described as the ringleader of anti-resistance factions—has been killed.

Israel issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Israeli regime has threatened to launch an attack on Lebanon again.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to visit Azerbaijan next week.

Araghchi sends written message to Lebanese foreign minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty in a message to his Lebanese counterpart.

Caracas, Tehran to continue supporting peace diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Caracas and Tehran will keep supporting justice and peace diplomacy, as he thanked Iran for its solidarity in the face of US threats.

US F-16 fighter jet crashes near airbase in California

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – An F-16 fighter jet of the US Air Force has crashed not far from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.

IRGC Navy launches military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched its “Eghtedar” (Authority) drill in the Persian Gulf.

Iran launches military drill in West Azarbaijan province

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a military exercise in West Azarbaijan province on Thursday, aiming to enhance the readiness of the province's Basij forces.

Israeli media:

Ortagus suggested striking Nasrallah’s funeral ceremony

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli media says that US envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested the Tel Aviv regime strike the funeral ceremony of the late Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – China on Thursday reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country’s north-west that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan.

IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Maduro confirms 'cordial' phone conversation with Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."

Ukraine has many things against it right now: Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – US special envoy Steven Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had a “very good” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but it remains to be seen what comes out of it, US President Donald Trump says.

Army chief says;

Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.

Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran’s emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.

Russian troops destroy Ukrainian special force group

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian troops have destroyed a battle group of Ukraine’s 225th separate assault regiment during an attempted counterattack near Alekseyevka in the Sumy Region.

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.

Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

IRGC general says;

Strait of Hormuz remains world’s most strategic zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran’s role in securing the world's key energy corridor.

Iran taking new steps to boost security along borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran is implementing new security measures along its borders to defend against reported escalating threats in the east and the west.