Trump spoke with Putin on Ukraine, Middle East

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Donald Trump had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday morning, an official familiar told local US media.

Jordan King discusses Gaza by phone with Egyptian President

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King of Jordan Abdullah II stressed, on Wednesday, the importance of starting the reconstruction process of the Gaza Strip immediately without displacing the Palestinians.

Israeli regime pushes bill to rename West Bank in docs

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Israeli regime parliament the Knesset has given preliminary approval to a bill proposed by MK Simcha Rothman that mandates replacing the term "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in Israeli government documents.

8 killed from severe weather in Japan

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – At least eight people have died and 54 injured since Feb. 4 from accidents related to snow removal work across Japan due to severe weather conditions, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Iran beat Kyrgyzstan at 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 10-0 in the 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship on Wednesday.

Sepahan defeat Persepolis in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – In a thrilling encounter, Sepahan football team triumphed over Persepolis with a 3-2 scoreline in the 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday.

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Mehr Media Group, Rossiya Segodnya news agency ink MoU

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Mehr Media Group and “Rossiya Segodnya” news agency on Wednesday to enhance their bilateral cooperation in the field of media.

We are man of talks but not at any price: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has censured Washington's hostile policies against Tehran, saying that his administration is ready for talks to resolve problems but "not at any price."

Russia's Putin holds phone call with Syria's Jolani

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Syria's self-proclaimed President Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani recently known as Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss ceasefire implementation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – A Hamas delegation headed by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has arrived in the Egyptian capital to discuss the implementation of the agreement, according to a statement by the movement.

Israeli forces storm more towns in West Bank

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – In addition to large-scale military operations in refugee camps and cities in the northern occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers have launched a series of assaults on students.

Brazil places AI governance at top of BRICS, G20 negotiations

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Brazil is championing inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance on the global stage, placing it as a key priority for discussions within both BRICS and the G20, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

NICICO reports major rise in sales in 10-month period

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) has reported a major increase in its domestic and international sales in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

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Iran welcomes expanding coop. with Turkmenistan in all fields

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his country has always called for the expansion of relations with the friendly country of Republic of Turkmenistan in all fields.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan stress strengthening coop. in transportation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Kyrgyz transport officials have emphasized the need for strengthening cooperation in the field of transportation.

Iran, Turkmenistan share stance towards Palestine: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said in a joint press conference with the Turkmenistan foreign minister that the two neighboring Muslim nations share the same stance when it comes to supporting the Palestinian nation.

Future of governance must be digital, productive: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi says that the future of the governance must be digital and productive.

Enemies scared of Iran defense power: Leader

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the defense achievements that the Iranian experts at the defense ministry have made, stressing that the enemies are afraid of Iran's defense power.

Iran, China pursuing 'new era' of strategic interaction

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – A high-ranking Iranian diplomat has highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between Iran and China, emphasizing the countries’ shared values such as mutual respect, equality, and a commitment to peace.

US Trump's wish not to come true: Iranian oil minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The recent remarks by Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paznejad have garnered widespread attention in the global media, saying that US President Donald Trump's wish to minimize Iran's oil exports to zero level will not come true.

Iran prioritizes ties with Latin America: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Tehran's insistence on expanding relations with Latin American nations as a priority of his administration’s foreign policy.