Report:

Iran, IAEA agree on new safeguards arrangements at Fordow

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached an agreement about the safeguards issue at the Fordow nuclear facility, media reports say on Thursday.

E3 threaten Iran with triggering snapback mechanism

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The three European participants in the nuclear deal with Iran have threatened the country with returning of the entire sanctions if it

UK has blood of Syrian people on its hands: Iran FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to the remarks by the UK foreign secretary that leveled accusations against Iran about the Syrian crisis, stressing the UK has Syrians' blood on its hands.

US Blinken to visit Turkey to discuss Syria crisis

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – An official Turkish source confirmed that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit the country on Friday.

Foolad shock Lube in FIVB Club World Championship 2024

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Reigning Asian champions Foolad Sirjan from Iran caused the biggest upset of the opening day of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2024, downing Italian giants Cucine Lube Civitanova on Tuesday in Uberlândia.

Finance minister:

Kyiv to last only six months if US cuts aid under Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Ukraine will be able to continue its conflict with Russia only for the first six months of 2025 in case the US cuts its aid, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko said.

Iran, Serbia stress development of economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and the Serbian Ambassador to Tehran have emphasized the expansion of economic cooperation between Tehran and Belgrade.

Media:

Trump unlikely to keep US aid to Ukraine at current volumes

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The United States is likely to reduce its military aid to the Kyiv government after Republican Donald Trump takes office, a report by Western media suggests.

Iran reacts to E3 claims on its peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the latest allegations made by three European countries about its peaceful nuclear program.

Russia to focus on development of Oreshnik missiles: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – President of Russia Vladimir Putin says that his country should focus not on refining its nuclear doctrine but on developing the Oreshnik missile system.

Polish defense chief:

Trump unlikely to withdraw US from NATO

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The US will not exit NATO under US President-elect Donald Trump who is using his statements as messages directed towards the alliance's members, the Polish Defense Minister said.

E3 continue to level anti-Iran accusations for enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Troika - consisting of the UK, France, and Germany - have leveled new accusations against Iran for its uranium enrichment.

At least 2 killed, 4 missing in blast at Italy's gas refinery

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – At least two people were killed and four are missing following an explosion on Monday at a gas refinery near the Italian city of Florence, according to local authorities.

VP Aref:

Iran not to give in to pressures in nuclear field: VP

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran will negotiate and interact with Western countries about its nuclear program but will never give in to pressures, Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said.

Russia opposes NATO expansion to Southeast Asia: Diplomat

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Russia opposes NATO expansion at the expense of Southeast Asian nations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said, addressing the 15th Asian conference of the Valdai Discussion Club.

Military helicopter crashes in southwest Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A military helicopter crashed during a training flight in southwest Turkey on Monday.

Turkey Vatan Party Chairman reacts to Syria developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Turkey Vatan Party Chairman Doğu Perinçek has commented on the recent developments in Syria.

Trump says he will consider leaving NATO

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Donald Trump has said that he would not guarantee the United States’ continued membership in NATO, adding that America’s participation in the western military alliance will depend on whether allies “pay their bills.”

US sends $988 mn military aid package to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The US administration has allocated another $988 million military aid package to Ukraine, which includes ammunition for HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and unmanned aerial vehicles, the US Defense Department said.

Explosion in The Hague leaves 5 killed

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Dutch authorities have confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the rubble of an apartment building that partially collapsed following a powerful explosion on Saturday morning.

Iran reacts to IAEA chief's remarks over its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and based on technical needs, and remains under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran, Russia, Turkey discuss Syria crisis in Doha talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The top diplomats from Iran, Turkey and Russia discussed the crisis in Syria in the Astana Format Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Doha, Qatar.

Ukraine confirms Danish delivery of F-16s

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Denmark has delivered a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as he travelled to Paris to meet top politicians and dignitaries.

Iran raps UK foreign secretary’s deceptive, divisive remarks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran has rejected “deceptive and divisive” remarks raised by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying the UK tops the list of countries creating insecurity in the world.

‘Muhammad’ most popular boys’ baby name in England in 2023

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam, has become the most popular baby name for boys in England and Wales.

IAEA claims Iran dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran is dramatically accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, a Western media outlet has cited Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi as saying.

West pushing world toward global conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The West continues escalating the situation in Ukraine, pushing the world toward a global conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Turkey military base in N Iraq comes under attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Local sources in Iraq reported that a Turkish military base in the north of the Arab state came under attack.

Russia, Iran condemn West actions against Tehran-IAEA coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, in consultations with his Iranian counterpart Maji Takht-Ravanchi, has condemned the West's actions, which are causing significant damage to cooperation between Tehran and IAEA.