Arab, Islamic states warn escalation of human crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Eight Arab and Islamic countries on Friday expressed their major concern on the intensification of humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

US denies visa to Iranian table tennis player

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Iranian table tennis national Amirhossein Hedayati has been denied a visa by the US government due to the country’s new travel restrictions affecting citizens of several nations.

Saudi Arabia attacks UAE-backed forces in Yemen

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Saudi fighter jets have struck positions of UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces in Yemen’s Hadramout province, as intense clashes continue between coalition-aligned groups in the region.

Leader’s senior advisor:

Shamkhani reacts to Trump's meddlesome remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says that any interventionist hand approaching Iran’s security under false pretexts will be cut off before reaching the country with a regret-inducing response.

Israel shoots down own drone

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Media have reported that the Israeli regime has has shot down one of their own drones in the Upper Galilee (near Safad).

MSF sounds alarm on threats to humanitarian work in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) –Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has vehemently rejected allegations from the Israeli regime claiming its staff members are linked to Palestinian resistance groups, labeling the accusations as baseless and unsupported by evidence.

Iran lashes out at Trump's interventionist threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has warned that any US interference in Iran’s internal matters would destabilize the entire region and directly undermine American interests.

Trump raises new rhetoric against Iran over protests

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat against Iran, claiming that Washington is “locked and loaded” and ready to intervene should Iranian authorities allegedly use violence against protesters.

Venezuela has detained several Americans

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN.

Rally in Istanbul on New Year shows solidarity with Palestine

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Over half a million Turkish people have taken to the streets of Istanbul as the new year began, rejecting celebrations as Israel’s atrocities in Gaza continue unabated despite a declared ceasefire.

Pezeshkian congratulates Cuban Revolution anniversary

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has congratulated the anniversary of the victory of the Cuban Revolution.

Iran’s foreign trade exceeds $85b in 9 months: IRICA

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put the country’s foreign trade in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) at more than $85 billion.

‘Israel’ killed 56 journalists in 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – At least 128 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, with more than half of the deaths occurring in the Middle East, according to figures released Thursday by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

Denmark to stand firm against Trump’s plan for Greenland: PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly rejected renewed efforts by the United States to acquire Greenland, delivering a firm and defiant speech amid rising diplomatic tensions.

Dozens killed, over 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – At least 40 people lost their lives and 115 others were injured when a fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year's Eve celebration.

IRGC cmdr.:

Iran reaffirms continued support from Axis of Resistance

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The deputy chief commander of Iran's IRGC says that Islamic Republic of Iran insists on continuing unwavering support for the Axis of Resistance, noting that enemies’ threats will have no impact on the resistance path.

London's Muslim mayor vows to stand up to Trump’s ‘bile’

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rebuked US President Donald Trump, branding him a bully and slamming him for spreading “hatred and bile,” as tensions resurface over Trump’s attacks on London’s first Muslim mayor.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

"We will continue path showed by Martyr Soleimani with might"

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – "The Iranian nation is committed to continuing the path, character, and ideals of Martyr Qassem Soleimani with all its might," according to President Masoud Pezeshkian on the martyrdom anniversary of the anti-terror icon.

Iran foils large cyberattacks on communications network: Min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology says the country has successfully repelled one of the most extensive cyberattacks ever launched against its communications infrastructure.

Iran to play Spain in Madrid on June 2 in preparation for WC

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Esteghlal beat Sepahan to be hopeful to win 2026 PGPL title

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Tehran defeated Sepahan FC of Isfahan with a late goal in added time on Thursday to keep their hopes alive to win the title of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).