Iran, Russia FMs discuss Iran nuclear issue by phone

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear issue.

Iran, Egypt FMs onfer on regional, intl. developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest regional and international developments.

Oil min. not rule out Iran-US coop. in oil, gas sectors

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that cooperation between Tehran and Washington in the oil and gas sector is possible in light of the ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Iran, UAE stress expanding trade, banking, investment coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emphasized the need for expanding cooperation in the fields of trade, economic, banking and investment.

NATO allies chip in $2 bn for Ukraine arms as US aid dwindles

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Six NATO member states have contributed $2.06 billion toward the purchase of US military equipment and services for Ukraine since August 2025, according to a report.

Industry minister:

Iran, Tajikistan trade-economic relations on increase

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak has said that the economic relations and volume of trade exchanges between Iran and Republic of Tajikistan is developing.

Iran’s women’s football team announced for 2026 AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has called up 25 players for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Iran’s deputy FM holds talks with Russian, Chinese envoys

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met and held talks with the Russian and Chinese ambassadors in Tehran late on Thursday.

Iran’s response to any aggression to be decisive: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani has said that his country’s response to any aggression will be decisive, calling it as a gross violation of the UN Charter.

Iran, Russia wrap up joint naval drill in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The joint maritime exercise between the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Navy and the Russian Federation Navy has officially concluded following a farewell ceremony for the Russian helicopter carrier, “Stoiky.”

Any new US strike on Iran is ‘playing with fire’: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new US strike on Iran is “playing with fire” and will have “serious consequences.”

Russia will continue to back Iran’s peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russia has never deviated and does not intend to deviate in the future from its position in support of Iran's development of peaceful nuclear technology, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters.

Iran eyes expanding naval diplomacy with like-minded states

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the country’s naval forces are expanding maritime diplomacy with like-minded countries.

Britain's King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The U.K. police on Thursday arrested King Charles’ brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct, according to reports.

Iran, Russia navies conduct mock hijacked ship rescue op.

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian naval personnel successfully carried out a simulated rescue operation to retake a hijacked commercial vessel during combined naval exercises on Thursday in the waters off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

Iran warns over impact of militarization on PG environment

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Department of Environment (DoE) has warned against the risk that militarization and escalating military Tensions will bring for the environment of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Iran, Russia emphasize strengthening customs cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Customs officials from Iran and Russia have stressed the need to expand and develop cooperation in the customs field with the aim of facilitating trade activities between the two countries.

Pakistan summons Afghan Taliban diplomat

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan Foreign Office summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission on Wednesday afternoon and delivered a strong demarche to the Afghan Taliban over the terrorist attack in Bajaur on February 16, 2026.

Russian energy minister:

Iran-Russia cooperation expanding in all fields, incl. energy

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have steadily deepened their ties over the past decade, driven by geographic proximity, overlapping regional interests, and a shared sense of pressure from Western policies, Russian energy minister says.

Ex- S Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection during his short-lived imposition of martial law.

Sepahan eliminated AFC Champions League Two 2025/26

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC lost to Qatar's Al Ahli SC to be eliminated from AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.