Cuba raps new US coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Cuban government has condemned the United States’ unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran, after Washington announced oppressive sanctions on the two nations on Tuesday.

Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Netanyahu claims;

Iran starts restoring production of ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran is currently restoring its production of ballistic missiles.

Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.

Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.

Tehran slams Netanyahu’s decades of anti-Iran nuclear rhetoric

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has reacted to a CNN video compilation highlighting decades of repeated claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.

You’ll never defeat us in Iran, Araghchi tells Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – "You’ll never defeat us in Iran, President Trump: but with real talks, we can both win," according to a contribution by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Western media on Tuesday.

Resistance a discourse, school of thought, cause: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the changes in governments in Iran will not change resistance policy, emphasizing that resistance is a discourse, thought, School and an cause.

Iran continues to develop peaceful nuclear industry: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati has stressed that the Iranian government will continue to develop its nuclear industry.

Iran’s outgoing envoy meets Georgian president

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib met and held talks with President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi on Tuesday at the end of his mission.

Pezeshkian, Putin stress implementing bilateral agreements

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for implementing joint bilateral agreement inked previously between the two states.

Russia urges restraint as Trump warns Iran of possible attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Tuesday said it was ​necessary to develop a dialogue with Iran and urged all parties to refrain from escalation after ‌US President ‌Donald Trump ‌said ⁠Washington ​would ‌support another massive strike on Iran.

Tehraners mark anniversary of Dey-9 at Imam Hossein Square

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The people in the Iranian capital of Tehran gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of the pro-Islamic Establishment rallies in 2009.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran to give harsh, remorseful response to any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has reacted to the Zionist Israeli regime and the United States leaders' lastest comments, saying that the Islamic Republic of Iran's response to any aggression will be harsh and regrettable.

Velayati says,

Israel, allies miscalculated Iran's capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that the Israeli regime and its allies had miscalculated Iran’s social cohesion and military capabilities during the 12-day war.

Major General Abdollahi:

Israel hides real casualties it suffered at war with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters says Israeli regime suffered heavy and crushing blow from Iranian armed forces during the 12-day war but it [Israel] censors its casualties.

Report;

Over $2 billion in Iran’s frozen assets released

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) –An informed source says more than $2 billion in Iran’s frozen assets have been released in a neighboring country.

Iran declares Royal Canadian Navy terrorist organization

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran has declared the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization in response to the Canadian government's blacklisting of the IRGC.

FM Araghchi briefed on latest Iran-Venezuela developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was briefed on the latest bilateral developments between Iran and Venezuela.

Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

Iran needs no permission to defend itself

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran does not seek permission from anyone to defend itself, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.

UNSC members condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The majority of United Nations Security Council member states have condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa.

Israel recognition of Somaliland against Somalia sovereignty

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Moscow is deeply concerned about Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as it goes against Somalia's sovereignty, a Russian diplomat has said.

Shamkhani warns;

Any aggression against Iran to face immediate response

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani has warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a swift and decisive response, emphasizing the country’s independent defensive capabilities.

Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.