Explosion heard in Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Syrian local media outlets reported that the sound of an explosion was heard in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Monday.

Iran voices deep concern over developments in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has expressed deep concern over recent developments in Syria, condemning a terrorist attack and warning against the suppression of civilians.

Iran rejects claims of embassy staff exit from Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran says its embassy in Venezuela remains fully operational, rejecting the distorted reports.

"We won’t surrender and we’ll defend our land," Qassem says

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has declared the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon will not surrender to the foreign plots and will continue to defend the Lebanese lands against the potential Israeli aggression.

Iran puts 3 new remote-sensing satellites into orbit

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran put three new remote-sensing satellites into orbit simultaneously, using a Russian launch pad on Sunday.

Araghchi stresses preserving Yemen's territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi held a telephone call with the Yemen 's acting minister of foreign affairs and expatriates, Abdulwahid Abu Ras on Sunday.

Pezeshkian:

Iran to give firmer response to any new US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country will give a more decisive response to any renewed US-Israeli aggression compared to that of June.

Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.

Leader:

Iran spearheads confrontation with dominance-seeking system

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is spearheading the fight against a world system that dominance-seeking powers seek to create.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leader:

Ayt. Milani's letter to Imam Khomeini historical document

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ayatollah Milani’s letter in support of Imam Khomeini (ra) after the Imam’s exile to Turkey is a historical document, according to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday.

Pres. meets family of Christian Martyr Razmik Khachatorian

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Masoud Pezeshkian has met the family of Razmik Khachatorian, a Christian martyr of Iran, to pay tribute to his memory.

Nuclear issue is merely an excuse: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the enemies' animosity towards Iran is due to the Islamic Establishment's progress, noting that the nuclear issue is a mere excuse.

In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.

Pezeshkian congratulates Pope on Jesus birth anniv., New Year

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, congratulating the auspicious birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, son of Mary, and the New Year.

Ghalibaf congratulates Christian counterparts on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ to his counterparts in a message, wishing for dialogue and interaction among followers of different religions.

Iran UN mission rebukes US envoy over zero enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) –Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations hit back on Wednesday at the remarks by a United States envoy calling for zero uranium enrichment on the Iranian territory.

Iran, Japan diplomats hold political consultations in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The 16th round of political talks between the directors-general of the Iranian and Japanese foreign ministries was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran FM to US:

‘Try honest diplomacy’ instead of ‘deceiving the world’

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, saying her recent offer of talks with Iran reflect that Washington's policy remains rooted in coercion.

IRGC seizes yet another oil tanker in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy has seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

Eslami

Iran to not respond to pressures to let inspection of sites

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian nuclear chief has said that his country will not respond to the political pressures to allow the IAEA inspectors to inspect the nuclear facilities that were bombed in the June aggression.

Security Council role under Resolution 2231 has ended: Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian UN envoy thanked Russia and China for their opposition to the UNSC meeting Tuesday and their compliance with the former deal, JCPOA, stressing that the Resolution 2231 expired on October 18, 2025.

Iranian president holds phone call with Azerbaijan's Aliyev

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday, local Azeri media have said.

Iran grown powerful due to the resistance: military spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) –A senior spokesman for Iran's Armed Forces says powerful Islamic Iran is the product of the resistance, stressing that not only resistance is relevant on the battlefield, but it has a lot to say in culture and politics.

Iran set to launch three locally built satellites on Dec. 28

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has vowed that three domestically built satellites are scheduled to be launched into space on December 28.