US to earmark $500m for military bases in Poland

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The US will allocate $500 mln for the development of infrastructure at military bases in Poland, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

Possible arson at Berlin cable link cuts power to households

An electric cable ramp in Berlin ​caught fire on Saturday, ‌cutting power to 50,000 households in ‌the neighborhood of Lichterfelde, local police said, adding that the fire may have been caused by ⁠arson.

Tehran condemns UK MPs’ statements as interference

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in London has condemned what it described as hypocritical and interventionist remarks by several members of the UK Parliament regarding Iran’s internal affairs, urging them to refrain from misleading public opi

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.

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.

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.

Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

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.

Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Ukraine attacked Putin's residence with 91 drones: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ukraine attempted to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region, using 91 drones, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Russia, US hold keys to resolving Ukraine conflict: Senator

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The keys to resolving the Ukrainian crisis following negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky lie with Moscow and Washington, while some European politicians will continue to "mess things up".

Israel, Cyprus, Greece ink military cooperation agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A spokesman of the Zionist regime’s army has revealed that a military cooperation agreement has been signed between Israel, Cyprus and Greece.

Iran dares Grossi to make brave decision

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran has called on the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill his legal obligations and denounce attacks on Iran’s nuclear installations.

Tehran rejects Guterres report as 'baseless'

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has dismissed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent report as lacking a legal basis, criticizing European countries for exploiting UN mechanisms under US pressure.

7 Turkish police forces wounded in clash with ISIL fighters

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIL fighters, local media report.

Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.

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.

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.

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.

Poll:

Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.

Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.

EU slams US travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The European Union (EU), French, German, and British senior officials on Wednesday condemned a US decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

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’s exports to Eurasia hit $1.2b in 7 months: TPOI

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says the country exported $1.2 billion worth of goods to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states in the 1st seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.

Russia says captured village in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region.

Belgium intervenes in ICJ Gaza genocide case against 'Israel'

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Belgium has joined a growing group of states intervening at the International Court of Justice to influence how the Genocide Convention is interpreted in South Africa's case against "Israel" over Gaza.