Iran, Oman officials ink MoU on consular cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The second meeting of the Joint Consular Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman was held in Muscat on Monday.

Iran win five medals at World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Day four at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, China was another in which success was widely shared, as five Member National Associations (MNAs) won gold medals including firsts for Iran and Spain.

General Bagheri:

Terrorists resurgence in Syria American-Zionist plot

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that simultaneousness of the terrorist offensive in Syria with the ceasefire in Lebanon is an American-Israeli conspiracy.

US targets Iran with fresh sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Treasury imposed new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday.

S. Korean parliament rejects martial law in S Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – South Korean parliament has voted to defy the president by lifting his declaration of martial law.

Syrian army foils US-backed SDF offensive in Deir Ezzor

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – US occupation forces had instructed SDF-affiliated militants to launch an attack on Syrian Army positions in the seven villages in Deir Ezzor countryside.

Iran’s trade with EAEU member states hits $5 bln: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that the country’s trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reached $5 billion.

'Israel' launches extensive crackdown, raids in West Bank

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Israeli forces have carried out several raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 18 Palestinians, including children.

Director general:

Iran's Zanjan prov. exports over $1 billion goods in 2 years

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The director general of Zanjan province industry, mine and trade organization said that more than $1.188 billion worth of non-oil goods were exported from Zanjan province over the past two years.

Yemen, Iraqi resistance conduct 3 joint ops against Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces said Tuesday that the country has carried out three joint operations with Iraqi resistance groups against the Zionist regime in the past 48 hours.

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government.

FM Spox.:

Iran hails any action to strengthen ties among ECO members

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that any effort or action to strengthen ties among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is valuable and in line with the organization's goals.

Israeli regime military martyrs 36 more Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s army forces martyred 36 Palestinians and injured 96 others in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave said.

Iran, Kazakhstan FMs hold talks at 28th ECO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on Tuesday on the sidelines of 28th Economic Cooperation Organization meeting.

10 dead in heavy rain in Tamil Nadu

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Parts of southern India were reeling from cyclone Fengal on Tuesday while at the same time, northern Kerala was put on red alert and schools in the city of Puducherry were closed.

Iran’s economy grows by 4% in 6-month period: SCI

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has reported a 4% growth in the Iranian economy in the first half of the calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

Iran embassy censures European Parliament’s resolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brussels in a statement strongly condemned the European Parliament resolution against Iran which was approved on November 28, 2024.

FM Spox.:

Qatar consulting with regional allies to end Syria conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Qatar announced that his country holds consultations with regional allies to end the conflicts in Syria.

Iran, Pakistan FM stress deepening bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed regional developments and important global issues and agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Report:

Militants opening up new anti-Damascus front in eastern Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) –US-backed and Kurdish-led militants are reportedly opening up a new front against the Syrian army in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, as government troops are carrying out counteroffensives against the Takfiri terrorists.

Trump tells Trudeau:

Canada to become 51st US state if it doesn’t stop migration

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – US President-elect Trump has threatened during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister that the country could become the 51st US state if Ottawa fails to solve the problem of illegal migration and drug trafficking.

Ukraine continues to sabotage prisoner exchange: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Kyiv is sabotaging the prisoner exchange process and refusing to accept 630 Ukrainian citizens, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

ICC reports threats over Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reported facing coercion and intimidation following its issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Security Minister.

3 killed, 5 wounded in mass shooting in Chicago

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Eight people were shot, and three of them were killed, in the Southwest Side's Chicago Lawn neighborhood Monday afternoon.

Astana format meeting under consideration: Russia FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A meeting of the Astana format countries on Syria is currently being worked out, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on the information about the gathering scheduled for Friday in Doha.