Iranian ambassador meets with new speaker of Iraqi Parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad, met and held talks with Haibat Al-Halbousi, the newly elected speaker of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday.

7 rioters linked with adversary groups detained in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – An informed source in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced Wednesday the identification and arrest of 7 elements affiliated with adversary groups based in the Western countries.

Iran closely watching developments in Yemen: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said that Iran closely follows developments in Yemen, stressing the need to preserve Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity.

Iran futsal team to play two friendlies with Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Head of Iran’s Futsal League Organization announced that the national futsal team will play two friendly matches against Iraq as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran stresses intra-Yemeni dialogue to resolve crisis: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for talks among different factions in Yemen to find a solution to the crisis in the country.

Future belongs to Resistance: IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a tribute following the martyrdom of Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, stressing that the future belongs to the resistance.

Ghalibaf congratulates new Iraqi parliament speaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly elected Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi in a message on Wednesday.

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.

Fadavi appointed head of advisory group to IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Ali Fadavi has been appointed as head of the advisory group to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

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.

Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.

Ahmad Vahidi appointed deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by decree of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

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.

Three powerful explosions heard in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Media sources report that three explosions were heard near a newly established Israeli military base in southern Lebanon.

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.

US sanctions 10 people, entities linked to Iran, Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) –The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday new sanctions on 10 individual and entities for tgheir alleged links to Iran and Venezuela.

UAE announces end to its military presence in Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced an end to its military presence in Yemen on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the country’s south.

Maduro:

Venezuela air force destroyed 39 drug-carrying planes in 2025

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) –Venezuelan air force destroyed 39 drug-carrying planes in 2025, bringing the total number of such planes to 430 since the adoption of the anti-drug law, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said.

Iran unveils three major nuclear achievements: AEOI spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it has registered three new nuclear achievements, including the launch of the country’s first fully indigenous industrial accelerator.

2 tankers collide in Sea of Marmara near Istanbul

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Two oil tankers sent distress signals in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Tuesday.

Tractor, Malavan draw in 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Tractor and Malavan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.

HTS imposes night curfew in Latakia after protests

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Syrian HTS-led authorities have imposed an overnight curfew in the port city of Latakia after attacks in predominantly Alawite neighborhoods yesterday.

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.

RICC hosts welcome ceremony for IMUS new intl. students

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The welcoming ceremony for new international students recently enrolled to study at Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) was held at Razi International Conference Center (RICC) on Tuesday.

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.

Iran exports $100m irrigational equipment in 8 mos: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has said the country exported $100 million worth of irrigation parts and equipment to the target countries in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21).

Pakistan condemns 'attack' on Russian president's residence

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s residence, describing the incident as a grave threat to peace, security and stability.

Saudi-backed forces order UAE to withdraw from Yemen soil

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Saudi-backed Yemeni administration headed by Rashad al-Alimi issued a decree ordering the United Arab Emirates to withdraw all its military forces from Yemen, cancelling the joint defense agreement.

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.