Persepolis, Al Nassr share spoils in 2024/25 ACL Elite

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Persepolis and Al Nassr football teams played out a goalless draw here in the 2024/245 AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 on Monday.

Explosion reported near Kabul airport

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Local sources reported an explosion near Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Monday afternoon.

South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister says.

Iranian Dep. FM meets with top Kurdish officials in Erbil

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi met with senior Kurdistan Region officials on Monday to discuss developments in Iraq and the region as well as means to enhance ties between Erbil and Tehran.

Cairo emergency Arab summit could be delayed: Media

Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (AL) Hossam Zaki announced Sunday that the date of the emergency Arab summit, 27 February, in Cairo could be changed due to scheduling issues among participating leaders.

Iran imports, exports over 12 mln tons of goods in 10 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Roads Maintenance and Transportation Organization says that the country imported and exported 12.3 million tons of non-oil goods from the country in 10-month period.

IRGC Ground Force to hold 2nd stage of drill in coming days

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second stage of military exercise of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Crops (IRGC)’s Ground Force will be held in the coming days.

Senior IRGC general:

Iran to respond to Israeli aggression in due time

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that Iran will respond to the latest Israeli regime's aggression in due time.

Hamas praises African leaders stance against Gaza onslaught

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Hamas praised the “principled and courageous” position of African leaders concerning the Israeli onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, and their vehement opposition to the atrocious campaign against the Palestinians there.

Azerbaijani Embassy in Syria resumes operations after 13 yrs

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Republic of Azerbaijan has resumed the activities of its Embassy in Damascus, the capital of Syria, after a 13-year hiatus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan released information, APA reports.

Iran busts ring involved in money laundering activities

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says a large money laundering ring with over half a billion dollars worth of transactions has been broken up as part of country’s widening crackdown on financial crimes.

Pezeshkian:

Agents of destruction accusing Iran of violating human rights

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is accused of violating human rights by parties that are causing death and destruction.

Gazans find more bodies in rubble as death toll nears 48,300

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Palestinian medics and rescue teams recovered nine more bodies from the rubble in the Gaza Strip, pushing the overall death toll from Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023 to 48,284, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

No serious discussions on peacekeepers' deployment in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – No formal talks have been held regarding the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s press secretary, stated during a briefing.

Israeli regime ready to discuss phase 2 of ceasefire

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Israeli negotiations team will receive instructions from the cabinet after a meeting set for Monday evening.

Ukrainian drones hit oil pipeline in southern Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Ukrainian drones hit a major oil pipeline in southern Russia, the operator said Monday, affecting supplies from Kazakhstan.

30 media teams to cover funeral of former Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Head of the Supreme Committee of funeral of martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Seyyed Hashem Safieddine Sheikh Ali Zaher has said that 30 media teams will cover the funeral ceremonies.

Russia and US confirm Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Washington and Moscow have confirmed that senior delegations will meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

UK PM ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Starmer's comments are the first time the leader has publicly and explicitly said he would be willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Iran FM Araghchi meets Swiss envoy to MENA for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with Swiss Special Envoy to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Wolfgang Amadeus Brülhart.

Iran's Nemati wins gold at 2025 Karate1 Series A

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Morteza Nemati of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Karate1 Series A - Larnaca 2025 on Sunday.

VP:

Iran attaches great importance to relations with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Iran’s priority is to develop its relations with the neighboring countries and the Republic of Turkmenistan has a special place in this strategy.