Explosions reported in Ukraine’s Odessa Region

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s southern Odessa Region on Sunday, according to media reports.

IAEA's Grossi says;

Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran’s nuclear issue remain ongoing.

Iranian ambassador, Turkish deputy FM stress closer ties

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey has met with the country’s newly appointed deputy foreign minister in Ankara, with both sides underscoring the importance of close and longstanding ties between Tehran and Ankara.

US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before EU summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.

Iran Parl. Speaker Ghalibaf:

West pursuing to create insecurity in Muslim countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the Western countries are seeking to create insecurity and tensions in the independent and Muslim nations.

Witkoff to meet with European leaders, Zelensky in Berlin

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff will hold meetings with European leaders and Vladimir Zelensky in Berlin this weekend.

Ankara concerned after Turkish ship struck in Ukrainian port

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Turkey expressed concern on Friday after a missile struck a Turkish-owned civilian ship at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port near Odesa, causing damage but no reported casualties, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey can host Ukraine peace talks again

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday he is "closely" following peace talks to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, adding that Ankara can host the peace talks.

Moscow may not like new version of US peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Russian presidential aide for foreign policy says that Moscow may dislike many aspects of the US peace plan.

Russian forces take Donbass city of Seversk: MoD

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russian forces have liberated the Donbass city of Seversk, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported on Thursday.

Zelensky facilitates crimes against children in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Vladimir Zelensky and his wife, Elena, are themselves guilty of facilitating crimes against Ukrainian children, Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said during a briefing.

Bulgarian government resigns

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Bulgarian government has resigned amid large-scale protests and ahead of a parliamentary vote of confidence in the cabinet.

Iran continues to progress despite challenges: Leader

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that Iran has defeated decades of Western pressure, stressing that the country will continue to progress despite existing challenges.

Trump holds call with Starmer, Merz, Macron over Ukraine talk

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – President Donald Trump held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the US pushes for a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Iran-Russia security intertwined each other: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament has said that the security of Iran and Russia is intertwined, noting that West’s hostile steps have further increased the significance of developing the bilateral ties between two nations.

Iranian FM calls for broader cooperation with Armenia

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the need to utilize all available capacities to strengthen Iran’s cooperation with Armenia across diverse sectors.

Zelensky admits Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO for now

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged that Kyiv currently has no pathway into NATO, citing a lack of support from the United States and several other member states.

Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup preparation

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Mehdi Taj, head of Iran’s football federation, said Team Melli will play Portugal in a friendly in late May.

Japan refuses European plan to seize Russian assets

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) –  Japan has rejected the European Union’s (EU) proposal to expropriate frozen Russian assets worth approximately $30 billion, according to reports.

Tehran invites foreign partners to expanded energy Coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – In a meeting with Belarus’s industry minister, Iran’s oil minister emphasized that Tehran has prepared a portfolio of oil and gas contracts aimed at attracting friendly partners.

Su-27 pilot killed in combat in eastern Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ukrainian Air Force reported the death of a Su-27 pilot during a combat mission in the eastern direction.

Shooting at Oslo shopping center, perpetrator arrested

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – A shooting took place at a shopping center in Norway's capital, Oslo, on Monday as a man entered with a handgun, who was later taken into custody.

Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with European allies in London

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.

Iran’s parl. delegation heads to Moscow for CSTO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA)–The chairman of Iran Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has traveled to Moscow to take part in the 18th general meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Qatar warns of risks of conflicts with Iran for region

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said any escalation of tensions with Iran could have significant consequences for the region.

US to spend $800 million on support for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The US’ draft budget allocates $400 million each for support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.

UNSC to hold meeting on Ukraine on December 9

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The UN Security Council will hold an open meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday, December 9.

End of conflict in Ukraine close: Kellogg

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The resolution of the conflict in Ukraine is close to its end, US President Keith Kellogg said.

Incident at London's Heathrow Airport causes disruptions

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Multiple people were reported to be assaulted at a multi-story car park at Terminal 3 of London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday morning, said the Metropolitan Police.

Iran, Belarus emphasize expanding trade relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Belarus stressed the need to expand bilateral ties in the trade and economic fields.