Putin voices solidarity with Maduro amid escalated US actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow’s solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government as the United States intensifies military and economic aggression against the Latin nation.

Araghchi to Lebanese counterpart:

Iran, too, seeks new chapter in relations with Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has responded to his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Rajji, saying that "We, too, seek a new chapter in bilateral relations."

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.

Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan to attend Peace and Trust summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to participate and deliver a speech at the international Peace and Trust summit.

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.

Pezeshkian leaves Kazakhstan for Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has left Astana, Kazakhstan, for Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Iran most efficient transit route for Kazakhstan: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran is the most efficient transit route for the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Pres. Pezeshkian congratulates Iranian athlete of IOC member

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Soraya Aghaei on her membership in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the return of the international sports chair to Iran after 21 years.

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.

Leader receives eulogists on Hazrat Zahra birth anniversary

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a number of eulogists on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).

Iran to conduct preemptive attack: Army Ground Force cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran will never initiate any war, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force said that avoiding war and boosting deterrence is the main goal of the Army Ground Force.

Tehran to not yield into any form of pressure: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami says that Tehran has not been stopped by any form of pressure, nor will it ever be.

Iran criticizes Intl. community's inaction on Afghan refugees

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy has lashed out at the international community's failure to fulfill its commitments towards Afghan refugees, saying that the sharp decline in offering assistance in 2026 is a clear sign of this failure.

Israel breaching commitments of ceasefire agreement 1st phase

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned Israel for not abiding by its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while the Palestinian movement has fulfilled all its obligations.

Iran, Kazakhstan sign 7 bilateral cooperation documents, MoUs

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Senior officials of Iran and Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Astana, aiming to expand ties across various key sectors.

Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West's hostility

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West's hostile moves.

Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.

Tehran hosts 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine was held at Tehran’s Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital on Thursday with the participation of Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian welcomed in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted an official reception for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday in Astana, marking the start of high-level bilateral talks between the two countries.

Dushanbe hosts 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular Commission Meeting was held in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Thursday.

Iran embassy condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in Venezuela denounced the United States for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, calling the move illegal, unjustified, and a blatant violation of international maritime law.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The US military intercepted and detained an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

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Iran to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran is reportedly preparing to host a fresh round of mediation next week between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban.