Sepahan lose to Al Duhail in AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan SC were defeated narrowly by Qatari Al Duhail team in a match to reach the league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite (West) on Tuesday.

Iran amb. to Beirut:

Larijani's visit to Lebanon takes place at sensitive juncture

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani says the upcoming visit by Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani to Lebanon is taking place at a sensitive period of time.

President Pezeshkian to visit Armenia on August 18

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will pay an official visit to Armenia from August 18 to 21, local media reported, as confirmed by Armenia’s Ministry of Economy on Tuesday.

Iran monitors enemy's moves, ready to respond: MoD

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iranian armed forces are keeping an eye on the enemy's moves and are ready to confront any renewed aggression on the part of the United States and Israel.

President Pezeshkian criticizes inaction on Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian lambasted those who claim to be human rights advocates for their silence toward the Zionist regime’s criminal acts that claimed the lives of Iranian scientists during the 12-day imposed war in June.

Bagherzadeh bags third gold for Iran in 2025 World Games

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian wushu athlete Yasaman Bagherzadeh won a gold medal in the 2025 World Games on Tuesday.

Israel kills 89 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – At least 89 Palestinians, including 31 aid seekers, have been killed and 513 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.

US and China extend trade truce until November

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The US and China have extended their trade truce for another 90 days, just hours before the world's two biggest economies were set to raise tariffs on imports of each other's goods.

Yemen conducts another drone attack on Eilat

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Israeli army reported on Tuesday yet another drone launch from Yemen on Eilat port city in the occupied territories.

Israeli regime embassy in Netherlands attacked

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Media reported on Tuesday that the Israeli regime's embassy in The Hague, Netherlands was attacked by three individuals.

Dep. FM Takht-e Ravanchi:

Iran cannot agree to stop enrichment under any circumstances

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – "Iran can be flexible on the capacities and limits of enrichment, but cannot agree to stop enrichment under any circumstance because it's essential," according to Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-e Ravanchi.

50 militants killed in 4-day military ops. in SW Pakistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Pakistani security forces have killed 50 militants during a four-day operation in the country's southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Tuesday.

Hatami lauds S Africa's condemnation of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami called for the expansion of military cooperation with South Africa, which he praised for its gallant stances in condemnation of the Israeli and US strikes against Iran.

Top Iranian general:

Iran ready to respond decisively to renewed aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned the Zionist regime and the United States that the Iranian armed forces are ready to give a firm response to the renewed aggression.

Iran slams Israel's attacks on public health facilities

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat denounced Israel’s attacks during the 12-day imposed war on Iran's vaccine and drug production facilities and public health centers as a clear violation of international law and a threat to region.

Foreign Ministry remains in charge of Iran’s nuclear case

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed claims that the Supreme National Security Council is going to handle the country’s nuclear case.

Iranian expatriates in US pay tribute to Farshchian

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian expatriates in the United States paid homage to renowned painting Master Mahmoud Farshchian in New Jersey.

Syria seeks Russia's help to defend itself against Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Abu Mohammad al-Julani regime has asked Russia to resume military police patrols in the country's southern provinces, according to reports released by a Russian media outlet.

Germany seeks Israel's explanation over journalists' killing

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The German Foreign Ministry said Israel must explain the recent killing of journalists in the Gaza Strip.

Over Gaza genocide;

Norway drops investment in 11 Israeli companies

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest has divested from several Israeli companies in response to Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and its crimes in the West Bank.

IRGC condemns Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned Israel's killing of six journalists in Gaza, including Anas al-Sharif, calling it a direct attack on human principles and freedom of expression.

Plane crashes into parked aircraft at US Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said.

China, US clash at UN over Panama Canal

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The United States and China clashed over the Panama Canal at the United Nations on Monday.

Report;

Ukraine ready to give up lost territories to settle conflict

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Ukraine may give up the territories it had already lost in order to end the war, a British newspaper wrote.

Iran-Iraq security pact to boost nations' stability

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran's top security official says that the recently signed security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad aims at strengthening the two nations' stability.

Araghchi slams West silence in face of Israel atrocities

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi lashed out at certain Western states for remaining silent in the face of ongoing Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip.