Israeli forces detain 30 workers in occupied West Bank

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Israeli forces have detained nearly 30 Palestinian workers who were constructing a road in the Khirbet ad-Dir area, in the town of Tuqu southeast of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank.

UN chief Guterres comments on peaceful Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made comments on peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.

Macron, Scholz call for stronger Europe amid Trump's return

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of France and Germany called for a united and resilient Europe during their meeting in Paris. Marking the Elysée Treaty anniversary, they pledged to strengthen European independence amid global challenges.

Phase 2 of Ahvaz crude desalination plant inaugurated

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Phase 2 of the Ahvaz Central Desalination Unit was officially inaugurated on Wednesday under the directive of President Masoud Pezeshkian and in the presence of Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – President Donald Trump threatened to impose “high levels” of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on imports from there if the country did not reach a settlement to end its war against Ukraine.

At least 11 killed in rail accident in west India

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – At least 11 people died in a rail accident in India’s western Maharashtra state on Wednesday when they disembarked from their train, fearing a fire, only to be hit by another train passing on the adjacent track.

Gaza death toll nears 47,200: Health ministry

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Palestinian medics recovered the bodies of 53 people from under the rubble in Gaza, pushing the overall death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave since October 2023 to 47,161, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian vows to address issues of Khuzestan Province

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian promised to resolve the issues faced by people in Khuzestan Province as he held a public meeting in the provincial capital Ahvaz.

Iran, Russia consult on media, information: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran and Russia held a periodic consultation meeting on media and information issues online on Wednesday with the participation of spokespersons of the two countries' foreign ministries.

Algeria and US sign MoU on military cooperation: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States on Wednesday that focuses on military cooperation, its defense ministry said in a statement.

Iran's judiciary:

Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary says a Swiss national who committed suicide in an Iranian jail earlier this month had photographed military sites before being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

UN warns Israel’s genocide could spread to West Bank

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories has warned that Israel’s genocidal acts may spread from Gaza to the West Bank, amid the onslaught on the occupied city of Jenin.

Iran intel. minister:

US tries to exercise pressure on Iran for imposed talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Intelligence Minister has said that the US is seeking to increase pressures to lay the ground for imposed negotiations with the country.

Behdad Salimi becomes coach of Iran weightlifting team

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Behdad Salimi has been appointed as the head coach of Iran's men's weightlifting team.

2 dead, several injured in knife attack in S Germany

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Two people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a knife attack at a park in southern Germany, local authorities said.

Yemen releases detained crew of ship Galaxy leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Yemen's Ansarullah-led government in Sana'a has released detained crew of the ship Galaxy Leader in support of Gaza ceasefire.

Leader comments on ex-US president's remarks about Iran power

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has rebuked the former US President Joe Biden who had claimed Iran has become weaker as a result of US actions in the region.

Ahmadian, Azeri dep. PM stress discuss ties, Caucasus region

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran has met with the Azerbaijani deputy prime minister to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations and recent developments in the South Caucasus region.

Israeli regime aggression in Jenin claims lives of 10 people

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Israeli military continued its military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin for a second day, killing at least ten people, the military said on Wednesday.

Grossi says IAEA has no evidence Iran building weapons

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has said the agency has no evidence that Tehran is building a nuclear weapon, while claiming that Tehran is not fully cooperating.

Iranian VP travels UAE to discuss environmental issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Vice President and the Head of Iran's Department of Environment has discussed environmental issues with Emirati officials on a visit to the southern neighbor.

FM spokesperson:

China always respects Panama's sovereignty over Panama Canal

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – China foreign ministry spokesman says Beijing has not participated in the management and operation of the Panama Canal, adding that the Asian country consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over the Canal.

Iran produces near 2 million tons of fresh dates: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture says that 1.660 million tons of the fresh dates were produced in the country in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 231, 2024).

FM Araghchi:

Iran seeks stepped-up relations with China as per agreements

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has stressed that Tehran wants increased relations with China in accordance with the existing long-term comprehensive agreement and other agreements between the two nations.

Army military plane crashes in Iran's Hamadan

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – A military plane crashed in Kabudarahang city of Hamadan province.

Resistance decisively defeated Israeli regime: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emphasized that the resistance movements have decisively defeated the Israeli regime.