Iran not to give in to threats, aggression: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has said Iranian people will never surrender to threats and aggression and will stand united against the aggressor.

Iran finishes in second place at Asian Youth Para Games

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran finished runner-up after winning a total of 262 medals at the end of the fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Persepolis win Aluminum 1-0 at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Who is Ahmad Al Ahmad, the man who stopped Sydney shooting?

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Ahmad Al Ahmad, a Muslim father of two in Sydney, intervened during the shooting, seized the gunman’s weapon, and helped stop the attack despite having no firearms training.

Ali Akbar Velayati:

Iran to firmly back Hezbollah as main pillar of Resistance

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs, says that Iran will decisively support Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement as it is at the core of Resistance Front.

RAI chief:

Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.

Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran’s defense industry achievements on Sunday.

UN opposes 'Israeli' declaration of yellow line as border

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The United Nations on Tuesday opposed reports that 'Israel' has unilaterally declared a new border in Gaza following statements by 'Israeli' military chief Eyal Zamir.

Iran FM:

Afghanistan must be included in regional integration process

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that neighboring Afghanistan has to be integrated into the region without the presence of foreign intervention.

Gaza death toll rises to 70,663 since Oct. 07

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,663 Palestinian people in the enclave since the start of Israeli aggression on October 07, 2023.

Iran condemns Australia attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has condemned the deadly attack on Sunday in Australia.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran Navy’s readiness increasing in proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that readiness of the Navy Force of the country is increasing in proportionate to the threats.

Iran judicial official

Sacking Iranian professor shows US human rights reality

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Judiciary official has denounced the firing of an Iranian professor of Arkansas University as yet another clear example of violation of human rights by the US government.

Iranian professor at University of Arkansas fired

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The University of Arkansas in the United States has dismissed an Iranian professor from her position as director of the Middle Eastern Studies department over her social media posts in solidarity with Iran and Palestine.

Lebanese Army refutes Israeli claims of arms in civilian home

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Lebanese Army says it inspected the building in Yanouh twice amid Israeli threats and found no weapons inside, refuting Israeli claims of their presence.

Iran’s women’s futsal team invited to Brazil

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Head Coach of Iran’s women’s National Futsal team Shahrzad Mozaffar announced that Brazil has officially invited Iran to participate in a four-nation tournament.

Pakistan special envoy meets with Iran FM Araghchi in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Mohammad Sadiq met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran Army tactics recently being reviewed: senior commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army says that there has been necessary amendments to the army's tactics recently to improve its performance on land, the sea, and the air.

Iran FM to visit Belarus Monday, Russia Tuesday: Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Belarus Monday, followed by his trip to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday.

More than a dozen killed in Australia shooting

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Two people have been arrested at Bondi Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs as NSW Police respond to reports of an active shooter on Sunday evening.

Commerce minister:

Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.

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.

Iran in contact with IAEA whenever necessary

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is in contact with the IAEA whenever it is necessary, adding that Rafael Grossi's claims concerning Iran will not change the realities on the ground.

FM Araghchi:

Regional solutions sole viable path to Afghanistan stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that no extra-regional formula can resolve Afghanistan’s challenges, stressing that neighboring countries remain the most natural actors in addressing this issue.

Iran hosts key regional summit on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Tehran is hosting a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.