More details released on Azeri plane crashed in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – An Azerbaijani aircraft that crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan had lost its control systems before it entered the country's airspace, a top official announced Friday. 

Senior cleric:

Syria's developments resulted from US conspiracy

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Stating that the US is the mastermind behind all coups, looting, and wars, Tehran's Friday Prayers interim Leader stressed that Syria's developments were a part of a conspiracy, unlike what is apparent on the surface.

Israel launches three raids on Lebanon in fresh truce breach

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Israel staged a new round of aggression on eastern Lebanon in blatant violation of a truce agreement that went into effect on November 27 following months-long fire exchanges between the occupying regime and Hezbollah.

China sanctions 7 US military companies, senior executives

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region. 

FM before China visit;

Iran, China to stand firm against unilateralism, hegemony

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iran and China would stand firm against unilateralism and hegemonic practices, advocating for the development, well-being, and friendship of the Global South, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Yemen conducts hypersonic missile strikes on Tel Aviv airport

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Yemeni armed forces confirmed that Yemeni hypersonic missiles targeted Ben Gurion airport in Occupied Lands.

Pentagon mum on F-16 fighter jet downed in Zaporozhye Region

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense (DOD) does not comment on reports that an F-16 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was shot down in the Zaporozhye Region, a department’s spokesperson said.

EAEU grants observer status to Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iran has been granted observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Mashhad ; popular destination for visiting pilgrims, tourists

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Mashhad is the second most populous city in Iran and is considered one of the most important religious and historical tourism destinations of Iran.

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen 'alarming': UN chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the recent escalation in hostilities between Yemen and Israel, his associate spokesperson said Thursday.

China launches new-generation amphibious assault ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) –  China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, dubbed Sichuan, the Chinese Central Television reported.

HTS appoints al-Qaeda operative as Syria's new spy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Authorities led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist group have appointed Anas Hassan Khattab as Syria's new spy chief amid a desperate attempt by the administration to tighten its grip on power across the Arab country. 

Panama rejects talks with US over canal control

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino has ruled out the possibility of negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over the control of the Panama Canal.

Spox. rejects media accusations of Iran interference in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei completely rejected the baseless media accusations against Iran regarding interfering in Syria's internal affairs.

Baghaei:

UN inaction against Israeli crimes counters UN Charter

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) –  Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman considered the inaction of the UN against the growing crimes and violations of the Zionists to be contrary to the responsibilities and duties of this organization according to the UN Charter.

Pezeshkian will visit Moscow on Jan 17: Iran envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) –  Referring to the readiness of Tehran and Moscow to sign a comprehensive document of cooperation, Irania ambassador to Russia announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Moscow on January 17, 2025.