Pezeshkian congratulates Iran student team on RoboCup victory

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The President congratulated Iran’s top students on winning the gold medal at the 8th RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025.

Iran, UAE to sign preliminary aviation agreement

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – During the official visit of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization head to the UAE, a preliminary agreement is expected to be signed covering air navigation, flight safety, and joint research and development.

Gilan governor:

Anzali-Astara fastest, most cost-effective route to Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Governor of Gilan highlighted the province’s maritime and land transport capacities, emphasizing that the route through Bandar Anzali and Astara is the fastest and most cost-effective path for transferring goods to Russia.

UN Security Council approves Trump plan for Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an International Stabilization Force in Gaza that envisions a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood.

Pro-Palestinian activists to launch new mission toward Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Pro-Palestinian activists are preparing to launch a new “Sumud Fleet,” organizing both land and maritime convoys aimed at reaching the Gaza Strip in a renewed effort to break the blockade and deliver support to Palestinians.

Maduro responds to Trump remarks about entering into talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, responded to statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of entering into talks.

Russia unveils 5th-Generation Su-57E fighter jet in Dubai

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Russian fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2025 international air show.

Israeli drone strike in Southern Lebanon kills one

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has left one person dead.

Iran, Pakistan diplomats mull over strengthening ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) –Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is in Islamabad for the 13th round of bilateral political consultations, met on Monday with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Iran’s deputy FM in Pakistan for political consultations

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, arrived in Islamabad to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan.

VP Aref departs for Russia to attend SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President left Tehran for Moscow on Monday morning to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Gen Z protests against Mexico president turn violent

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against the government of Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Clashes reported between armed groups, Jolani’s forces

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Syria’s state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV confirmed renewed clashes between forces loyal to Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and armed groups in the south of the country.

AEOI head:

Israel misused IAEA Info. in precision strike on Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The precision of the June strike on Iran's nuclear facility shows that Israel misused confidential IAEA information, targeting only the lab room equipped in cooperation with the agency, AEOI head says.

Tel Aviv signals conditions for F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Israeli state television reported Tel Aviv’s conditions for the sale of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

US to send world's largest aircraft carrier to Caribbean

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will arrive in the northern Caribbean on Sunday as tensions with Venezuela grow, according to a US military official.

UNRWA:

Israel breaching international law by limiting Gaza aid

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A senior official at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has stressed that Israel is breaching international law by continuing to impose restrictions on aid flows into Gaza.

Government spokesperson:

Iran vows to give harsher response any new aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Explaining Iran’s commitment to self-defense, Iranian government spokesperson warned that any repeat of aggression on Iran would inevitably draw a response that is even harsher and more forceful than the previous one.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Thousands of Israelis held a demonstration in the heart of the occupied territories, demanding the creation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the failures of the Israeli regime during the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.

AEOI announces achievements in all areas of nuclear industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – In recent years, AEOI has achieved success in all areas of the nuclear industry, including nuclear fuel, agriculture, medicine, industry, and plasma technology, AEOI head, Mohammad Eslami said.

9 dead, dozens injured in Kashmir blast of seized explosives

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Nine people were killed and 32 wounded when explosives recovered in a recent probe into a suspected terror cell accidentally detonated at a Srinagar police station late Friday, officials said.