Iran FM releases reports on HR records in US, UK

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has published its annual report on the violations of human rights in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Al-Jolani says his group won't engage in fight with Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the umbrella group that led the armed opposition against the former Syrian government says his fighters will not fight against the occupying Israeli regime.

Iran to meet Brazil in 2025 VNL opener

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Volleyball World has revealed host cities, match schedules, and ticketing details for both the men’s and women’s 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), promising an electrifying season in volleyball hotspots across the globe.

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem

"Ceasefire agreement ended aggression not resistance"

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Lebanese Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naeem Qassem said Sunday that the ceasefire agreement with the Israeli regime is to end aggression rather than the resistance.

Iran has high potential to build passenger plane: MoD spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iran’s Defense Ministry Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said that Iran has high potential and capability to build passenger plane.

Hamas reaffirms principles on 37th anniversary of founding

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Palestinian Hamas movement has released a statement on anniversary of its founding, emphasizing its commitment to its core values and welcoming any serious and genuine initiatives aimed at halting the Israeli war in Gaza.

Report:

Turkey did not abide by recent Doha agreement on Syria crisis

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – A local Iranian newspaper has dismissed the Turkish foreign minister's remarks about his tripartite meeting with his Iranian and Russian counterparts in Doha on the Syrian crisis before the fall of Bashar Assad government.

In past 24-hr:

Israeli regime’s army martyrs 55 more Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s army forces martyred 55 Palestinians and injured 170 others in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave said.

At least 10 martyred in Israeli strike in Deir Al- Balah

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – At least 10 were reportedly killed and dozens injured following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Deir Al- Balah municipality's building in Gaza Strip on Saturday.

Turkey hopes Armenia, Azerbaijan will soon reach agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Turkey expresses hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will soon reach a peaceful agreement, the Turkish Minister of National Defense said.

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday.

Knowledge-based products account for Iran’s 5% exports share

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) syas that knowledge-based companies’ products could account for five percent of the country’s exports share in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2024).

PMO chairman:

Number of Iran's merchant ships in Caspian Sea rises to 87

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The chairman of the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) says that the number of commercial ships at the Caspian Sea that Iran possesses has increased to 87.

Pres. Pezeshkian to reportedly travel to Egypt for D8 meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Media have cited an Iranian official that President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Egypt for the upcoming meeting of the developing-8 (D8) on Thursday.

SDF member:

Opposition factions lack shared vision of Syria's future

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Armed groups comprising Syria's opposition forces have no shared vision of the country's political future after achieving the common goal of overthrowing President Bashar Assad, a high-ranking SDF member said.

South Korea’s parl. votes to impeach president: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sat. in an extraordinary move that came after his own ruling party turned on him following his refusal to resign over his short-lived martial law attempt.

Iran decides to increase uranium enrichment capacity

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Saying that Iran has decided to increase its uranium enrichment capacity, Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), underlined that the IAEA inspections would naturally grow as well.

Israeli reservist admits to war crimes committed in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – An Israeli reservist, serving with Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip, has confessed to several war crimes committed by the occupation's military in the besieged territory. 

Iranian FM highlights Syria’s challenges, path forward

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has addressed the complex challenges facing Syria and the broader region, emphasizing the Syrian people's resilience and the necessity of political solutions rooted in inclusivity.

Unidentified drones seen over US military base in Germany

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Unidentified drones have been seen over important sites in Germany. These include Ramstein Air Base and industrial areas like Rheinmetall and BASF.

Delhi schools receive bomb threats for 2nd consecutive day

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – A day after over 30 schools in the national capital received bomb threats, several schools in Delhi, received similar threat emails on Saturday, Delhi Police said.

Bombing in Thailand leaves 3 killed, 39 injured

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Three people were killed and 39 others were injured in a bomb explosion at an annual festival in Thailand's Tak province, authorities said on Saturday.

Iran women fall in latest FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran's women's football team dropped three places to 67th in the FIFA rankings, released on Friday.

Qatar delegation to visit Syria Sunday, diplomat says

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –  A delegation from Qatar is due to visit Syria on Sunday for meetings with officials in its transitional government following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, a Qatari diplomat said on Friday.