Iranian defense minister visits Armenia

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Local Armenian media reported on Tuesday that Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has visited the neighboring country.

Turkish pres. announces discovery of new 75 bcm natural gas

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Turkey has discovered a new natural gas reserve of 75 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the Black Sea, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday.

Ukraine and Russia begin first peace talks in three year

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Russia and Ukraine have begun direct peace negotiations for the first time in three years.

After 3 yrs of war;

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul.

Over 140 Russians injured in Ukrainian strikes

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – More than 140 civilians in various Russian regions, including 8 children, have been injured in the past week as a result of strikes by Ukrainian forces, and 15 people have been killed.

Erdoğan, Trump discuss ties, regional, global issues in phone

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed regional, global issues and bilateral ties in a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday.

Armen men attack police forces in Russia's Dagestan Republic

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Local media in the Republic of Dagestan have reported an armed attack against police forces in the capital Makhachkala on Monday.

Russian army says to have taken another town in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Russia on Tuesday said that its forces had captured a village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region.

Putin orders unexpected three-day ceasefire on May 8-10

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

Chairman of State Duma extends condolences to Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the Russian State Duma, has extended condolences to Iran in a letter to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over the tragic Bandar Abbas blast.

3 explosions heard inparking lot of a shopping mall in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Three powerful explosions hit a shopping mall in central Moscow today after a car "exploded" in the underground parking lot.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Istanbul

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Istanbul at midday Wednesday, causing panic throughout Turkey's largest city, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

Massive explosions reported in Russia’s Vladimir region

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Massive explosions have been reported on Tuesday near the town of Kirzhach in Russia’s Vladimir Region, some 75 km northeast of Moscow. The blasts are said to have taken place at a munitions depot.

Russian president, Omani sultan hold talks in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said have held a narrow-format negotiations, which will be followed by a state dinner on Tuesday.

Russia proposes to create BRICS centre for food diplomacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA)-A Centre for Food Diplomacy should be established based on the National Committee for BRICS Research to coordinate the implementation of decisions related to the development of food export and import supplies by BRICS countries.

Regardless of Easter Truce;

Ukraine attempts to attack Russian positions

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russian troops in the special military op zone strictly OBSERVED THE CEASEFIRE regime from 18.00 on April 19 and remained at controlled borders and positions, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest exchange of prisoners

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 246 prisoners of war each on Saturday, the largest since the outbreak of the war over three years ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

Putin declares two-day truce in Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Vladimir Putin says he expects Ukraine to join Russia's 30-hour ceasefire set to start 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday and end at 12 midnight on Sunday

Russia claims its forces killed 315 Ukrainian soldiers Sat.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Russian Units from its Battlegroup Center have killed more than 315 Ukrainian troops over the past 24 hours in the special military operation in Ukraine, a statement by the center said on Saturday.

US negotiator sure about reaching deal with Russia on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The US President's Envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed confidence in the possibility of reaching a deal on Ukraine.

Ukraine says 32 killed in Russian strike on Sumy

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – At least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, according to Western media.

Azerbaijan urges constitutional change in Armenia

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told Anadolu on Saturday that the signing of a peace agreement with Armenia is impossible unless Yerevan amends its Constitution.

Russia and US to hold new round of consultations in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days, the Russian media have reported.

Russia not to give military help as per treaty with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has said that Moscow will not be obliged to provide military assistance to Tehran under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement previously signed with Iran in case of a US attack.

Russia, Tajikistan launch joint counter-terror drills

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Russian and Tajik troops have launched joint counter-terror drills at the Kharb-Maidon mountain and desert practice range in the south of Tajikistan, according to the press office of Russia’s Central Military District.

Russia strikes Ukraine’s central arms artillery base

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Russian military struck at night Ukraine’s central artillery arms base and defense industry enterprises engaged in the production of UAVs, the Defense Ministry said.

Belarus nabs massive 580kg explosive shipment from Poland

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Belarus has announced it has seized a massive 580kg explosive shipment arriving from Poland.

Militaries in France, Europe bracing for war with Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Military officials in European countries are preparing for a potential confrontation with Russia as a hybrid conflict or even a direct war, a media outlet reported.

Putin congratulates Russian Muslims on Eid al-Fitr holiday

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Muslims on the Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

After Erdogan rival arrested:

Turkey detains 1,100 protesters, several journalists

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday – including journalists – since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival triggered some of Turkey's worst unrest in years.