Pezeshkian condoles China over massive earthquake

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences to the government and people of China over the recent earthquake, emphasizing that Iran is ready to supply humanitarian assistance to the Chinese.

Iraqi PM leaves Tehran for Mashhad for pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani left Tehran for the holy city of Mashhad in northeast Iran after holding political talks with the highest-ranking Iranian officials.

Regent Street in London evacuated due to ‘bomb threat’

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Shops and buildings in central London were evacuated on Wednesday due to a bomb threat.

Armenia to remain committed to peace strategy: PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in an interview with local Armenian media, responded to the latest statements by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, saying his country will remain committed to peace strategy.

France warns Trump against threatening Greenland

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – France warned Donald Trump against threatening the “sovereign borders” of the European Union after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Iran's Ahmadian to meet with Armenian top officials

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, will arrive in Armenia on January 8, local Armenian media said on Wednesday.

Americans seeking to stabilize their presence in Iraq: Leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that Americans are seeking to stabilize their presence in Iraq, emphasizing that Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) should be further strengthened.

US, UK conducts new attacks on Yemen's Sanaa, Amran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – News sources reported new US and UK airstrikes on Yemen in support of the Zionist regime.

Iran eyes exporting knowledge-based firms’ products to Canada

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says that the country is eager to export knowledge-based companies’ products to Canada.

Speaker Johnson threatens ICC with sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The US House Speaker Mike Johnson has threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions after it issued an arrest warrant for Israeli regime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Lebanese president to be elected tomorrow: Mikati

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The local Arab media have cited Prime Minister Najib Mikati as saying on Wednesday that the president will be elected by the Parliament on Thursday

Families of priosoners file lawsuit against Netanyahu gov.

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – As many as 112 Israeli settlers, including individuals who were previously captured by Hamas and relatives of those currently held by Hamas, have filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, local media said.

Clashes btw SDF, Turkey-backed groups intensify in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Local media in Syria reported on Wednesday new fierce clashes between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups in the northeast of Aleppo Province.

Maduro accuses Argentina of US-backed assassination attempt Venezuelan VP

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Venezuelan President accused the Argentinean government of a US-backed assassination attempt on his deputy ahead of his inauguration to a new presidential term later this week, decrying the “violent plans” b

Gaza hospitals 'have become death traps': UNRWA

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated on Wednesday that hospitals in Gaza have turned into perilous environments.

Iraqi PM:

Iraq pursuing implementation of joint projects with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with Iran's president, the Iraqi Prime Minister stated that his country is pursuing the implementation of joint projects between Iraq and Iran.

Massive fire in LA forced 30k people to evacuate region

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Local media in the United States reported on Wednesday that tens of thousands of people were forced to leave the area after fires spread rapidly in various areas of Los Angeles.

Iran top security official meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian met and held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his visit to Baku.

In past 24 hours:

Israeli army martyrs 51 more Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s military martyred 51 Palestinians and injured 78 others in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave announced.

Russia forcibly expels over 80,000 immigrants in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Over 80,000 immigrants have been forcibly expelled from Russia in 2024 for violations of migration rules, sources in Russia's Federal Bailiff Service said.

Pezeshkian:

Iraq important neighbor, strategic partner for Islamic Republic of Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian President says developing relations with neighbors, including Iraq, is the priority of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tehran, Doha trade up 53% in 9-month period: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Commercial Envoy of Islamic Republic to Qatar Abbas Abdolkhani says the trade volume exchange between Iran and Qatar in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) showed a 53% growth.

Baku comments on detention of Azeri vessels in Africa

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on three Azeri vessels forced to enter the territorial waters of the State of Eritrea.

Iran's newest suicide drone nightmare for Zionists

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The capabilities of the latest version of Iran's suicide drone Shahed 136 have caused fear and panic among the security officials of the Zionist regime.