Iran's economy minister holds meetings in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Abdolnaser Hemmati, the Iranian the minister of economic and financial affairs, has held talks with the governor of the central bank of Turkey as well as the head of the OPEC Fund in Saudi Arabia.

Iran rejects G7 accusations as “unfounded, irresponsible”

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry categorically has rejected the accusations leveled against Tehran in the G7 statement as “baseless and irresponsible”.

Nuclear technology influences other sciences: AEOI chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that nuclear technology, as a progressive technology, has an impact on other sciences and techniques.

In a statement:

African leaders call for prosecuting 'Israel' in intl. courts

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The leaders of African countries have said that the Israeli regime is committing genocide against the Palestinians and must be prosecuted internationally.

Iran win title of 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran defeated Tajikistan 10-1 on Sunday to win the 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship for the fourth time.

Sudanese FM to travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Sudan will travel to Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart.

Hezbollah chief:

Israeli forces must fully withdraw from Lebanon on Feb. 18

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The secretary general of Lebanese Hezbollah movement Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a speech on Sunday that "Israeli forces must completely withdraw from Lebanon on Feb. 18."

Iran, Sri Lanka FMs hold talks in Muscat

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath in Omani capital of Muscat Sunday on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Rim Summit.

Lebanon calls on Tel Aviv regime to release two paramedics

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Lebanese Health Ministry has called for the immediate release of two paramedics who were abducted by Israeli occupation forces while providing medical aid to injured citizens at the border.

Tehran to host 3rd Caspian Economic Forum

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran will host the Third Caspian Economic Forum on February 17-18, 2025 with the participation of prime ministers and ministers from Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan for a period of two days.

Police chief:

MKO-linked person arrested during Tehran Uni. student protest

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Police Chief Brigadier General Mohammadian says police officers noticed a suspicious motorcycle during a student protest at Tehran University.

US drops website wording on not backing Taiwan independence

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The US State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.

FM Araghchi:

Iran, India resolved to expand ties based on shared interests

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and India are firmly determined to improve comprehensive relations based on common interests.

EU plans Trump-style import curbs on food

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The EU wants to block imports of certain foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers in an echo of US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” trade policy.

Iranian, Iraqi senior officials hold talks in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has held a meeting with the Iraqi national security advisor Qasim al-Araji to discuss the issues of mutual interest.

Gaza death toll rises, health ministry says

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Gaza Health Ministry has released its latest report on the number of casualties in Israel’s war on the territory.

Leaked doc reveal US strategies to prolong Russia-Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United States National Security Council has devised a series of strategies for Ukrainian forces to use in fighting against the Russian troops to prolong the war, newly leaked documents revealed.

61 killed, injured in two road accidents in Pakistan’s Sindh

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – At least 16 people were killed and 45 others injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan’s Sindh province, the police said.

Iran thrash Yemen at 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran closed in on a place in the knockout stage of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 after cruising 6-0 past Yemen in their Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Sunday.

Car scrappage in Iran at its 10-year high: IDRO

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran has reported a new record in car scrapping amid efforts to control air pollution in large cities and to help auto manufacturers through economic difficulties caused by foreign sanctions.

Fistfights, anthem boos in stormy US-Canada ice hockey clash

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Three fights in the first nine seconds and a chorus of deafening boos for the US national anthem marked a stormy ice hockey clash between the United States and Canada in Montreal on Saturday.

Kremlin:

Peace not war is the focus now for Russia, United States

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Sunday that the significance of the phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was that now Russia and the United States would speak about peace and not war.

FM urges transforming Makran into Iran future economic hub

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts that the “Lost Paradise” of Makran should evolve into Iran's future economic hub.

Iran to launch micro-class satellite

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran is taking a significant step toward reaching geosynchronous orbit with the upcoming launch of its communications satellite, "Navak," which weighs 40 kilograms.

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs from US

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Zionist regime received a shipment of heavy bombs from the United States, which had been held up by the Biden administration.

Iranian female youth selected as Researcher of Year

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s representative at the “BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award”, Hosna Salimi has won the title of Young Researcher of the Year.

Small plane crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing two

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A small plane crashed Saturday in Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state, killing two people on board, authorities said.

Spanish PM slams Trump's Gaza plan

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed to fight against US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians and turn Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East” at a rally on Saturday.

Suspect arrested after deadly stabbing attack in Austria

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A suspect was arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death and five other people were wounded in southern Austria Saturday, police said, sending shock waves through the Alpine nation.