Iran's initiative to resolve Syria crisis underway: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has warned against the collapse of the Astana Format for peace in Syria, adding that Iran's initiative for a permanent solution to the Syrian crisis is underway.

Iran U19, U21 teams learn rivals at FIVB Boys’ World C'ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The drawing of lots for the U19 and U21 events took place in Lausanne on Wednesday and the Iranian teams learned their rivals.

Leader attends mourning ceremony for Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the fourth night of the mourning ceremony for Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) on Thursday night.

Israel committed over 60 violations of ceasefire: Qassem

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Lebanese Hezbollah's new Secretary-General Sheikh Naeem Qassem said on Thursday that the Zionist Israeli regime has violated the ceasefire agreement more than 60 times so far.

Lavrov:

Russia in talks with Turkey, Iran for meeting on Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Russia is talking to Turkey and Iran about holding an Astana Format ministerial meeting on Syria this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Iran, China share same views on int'l issue: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs has said that Iran and China not only have strategic bilateral relations but also share common and closely aligned positions on various international issues.

Foreign ministers of Iran, Syria, Iraq to meet tomorrow

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iraq, Syria and Iran are expected to meet On Friday in Baghdad, Arab media have reported.

Yemeni leader:

Gaza turned into 'testing ground' for US, Israeli weapons

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Yemen's Ansarullah Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says that Israel regime and the United States of America have turned Gaza Strip into a 'testing ground' for their deadly weapons.

Pakistan-Russia rail link set to launch test cargo train: min

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Energy has announced a trial launch of freight trains from Russia to Pakistan via the North-South Corridor, through Azerbaijan and Iran, in March 2025.

In past 24 hours:

Zionist regime’s forces martyr 48 more Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s forces martyred 48 Palestinians and injured 201 others in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave said.

Syrian army says fighting terrorists inside Hama

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Syrian army says they've engaged in fierce battles to repel attacks on the city of Hama.

No alternative to “indispensable” UNRWA: UN chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the adoption by the Knesset of Israel of two laws which would likely prevent UNRWA´s continuing its essential work in Occupied Palestinian Territory.

French gov. toppled in no-confidence vote at parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty.

NATO SG should feel responsible for growing global insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) –Iran has criticized the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for “weirdly” setting the agenda for the next US administration, saying he should feel responsible for increasing global insecurity.

2,000 terrorists killed in Syria amid Russia military coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Syrian sources say around 2,000 foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists have been killed in northern Syria over the past week in joint strikes carried out by the Syrian military and its Russian allies.

Iran urges for intensified efforts against terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned resurgence of terrorism in Syria and its spread in region will pose a serious threat to peace and security in region, urging efforts by key regional players to counter threat.

Iranians mark martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH)

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranians across the country and Shia Muslims throughout the world mourn on the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH), the noble daughter of Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (S) on Thursday.

Amnesty International says Israel committing genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – There is “unequivocal” evidence Israel is committing genocidal acts with a “clear intent to destroy Palestinians”, according to Amnesty International.

Powerful earthquake strikes Iran's Khuzestan

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern Iranian province of Khuzestan on Thursday morning.