At least 15 killed after bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, killing at least 15 people.

Hamas condemns ‘Israel’-Somaliland Recognition

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the “Somaliland” region.

5.7-magnitude quake hits Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina at 1040 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Since Oct. 07, 2023:

Israeli army has killed 71,266 Palestinians in Gaza: min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 71,266 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.

Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.

Semnan to host 1st Intl. Conf. on Impact of Climate Change

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The First International Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Occurrence of Accident and Disaster will be held on Semnan province on Dec. 29.

Oil official:

Iranian experts do majority of repairs at oil facilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – An official at the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) says that more than 63% of the annual overhaul plan was achieved this year was done by domestic experts.

PJU condemns Israel for silencing press via systematic attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Palestinian Journalists Union (PJU) has condemned Israel for pursuing a systematic policy of targeting journalists, saying violence against the press has intensified in 2025 to prevent Palestinian reporting.

US cannot turn Venezuela into colony and steal its resources

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned that the United States cannot turn the sovereign Latin American country into a colony and steal its natural resources.

Air force commander:

Every Iranian regardless of religion defends their country

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Force Brigadier General Bahman Behmard says that all Iranians, apart from religion and belief, are duty bound to defend the country with all their might.

3 women injured in knife attack on Paris metro

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Three women were injured after being stabbed by a man on Line 3 of the Paris metro on Friday, French daily Le Parisien reported.

IRGC holds large-scale exercise in Tehran province

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has held a large-scale military exercise dubbed “Towards holy Quds” in various region across in Tehran Province.

Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

US naval forces still chasing Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by U.S. authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure.

Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting in US

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A man was shot and killed Friday after firing at police in a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, during a child custody exchange, local US authorities said.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.

Iran’s policy in Caucasus is to maintain peace, stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib has said that his country's policy in the Caucasus region is to maintain peace and ensure respect the territorial integrity of the other states.

Hezbollah won’t confront Lebanese Army, rejects division

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush affirmed that the resistance will not be drawn into confrontation with the Lebanese Army and will not permit internal discord.

Two settlers killed in Palestinian martyrdom-seeking op.

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Two Zionist settlers were killed in an alleged car-ramming and stabbing attack in the northern part of occupied Palestine Friday, and the purported Palestinian suspect was shot and wounded.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

Iran to send four skiers to 2026 Winter Olympic Games

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Four skiers will represent Iran at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.

Persepolis narrowly win Mes to go to top of PGPL

Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Yemeni leader vows next battle against 'Israel' definite

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi said Friday that the next round of conflict between the Islamic Ummah and the Zionist enemy is definite, calling for Muslims' preparedness.

US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

Iran to keep fuel cargo seized from foreign tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The chief justice of Iran’s Hormozgan Province says a recently seized tanker and its fuel cargo worth more than five million dollars will be transferred to government ownership.

Suicide bombing hits Imam Ali Mosque in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Local Syrian sources reported a suicide explosion on Friday afternoon inside a mosque in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.

Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.

Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.