Alaska meeting updates:

Trump and Putin begin pivotal summit on Ukraine war in Alaska

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin began their summit in Alaska centered on ending Ukraine war.

China opposes using snapback mechanism against Iran by E3

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – China reaffirms its commitment to the peaceful resolution of Iran's nuclear issue and opposes the invocation of the UN Security Council's "snapback" mechanism.

16m took part at Arbaeen walk in Iran this year: Qomi

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Development Organization (IDO), has said that as many as 16 millions of Iranians took part in Arbaeen marches inside the country this year.

Millions of Yemenis hold pro-Palestine rallies on Friday

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Millions of Yemeni people held pro-Palestine rallies on Friday and strongly condemned the actions taken by some Arab states in support of the Zionist regime.

Iran prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran is prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says.

Time is running out to restrain rabid Zionist dog

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has emphasized that Gaza is “the final bastion” and urged swift support for Palestine before other lands are targeted.

Russia, Iran discuss Rasht-Astara railway construction

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia is carrying out survey work for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway section on land plots already purchased by the Iranian government, Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.

Iran’s stock markets report major rise in foreign investment

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Figures by Iran’s stock market authority show foreign investment in the market nearly doubled in the year to late July.

Factory fire kills 4 in western Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – At least four people were killed on Friday after a fire broke out at a factory in western Russia's Ryazan Region, the regional operational headquarters said.

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia.

Russia in talks with Iran on small nuclear plants

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia is in talks with Iran regarding the construction of small modular nuclear power plants (NPPs) on Iranian territory, aiming to finalize agreements in the future, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said.

VP hails Eurasian Union stance over Israel aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The First Vice President appreciated and thanked the constructive and encouraging positions of the Eurasian Union member states against the aggressions of the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran.

Iran to face Australia in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup SF

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Defending champion Australia will face determined Team Melli of Iran in a high-stakes Jeddah showdown in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup semifinals on Saturday.

Iran’s strategy is non-intervention of foreigners in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President emphasized that the Islamic Republic’s strategy in the Caucasus region is the non-intervention of foreign countries and forces, especially in the region’s geopolitics.

Large asteroid to pass by Earth on August 17

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – An asteroid known as 2025 PM with a diameter of about 50 meters will pass Earth on August 17 at a distance approximately equivalent to the distance between our planet and the Moon.

Albanese rejects Trump ‘disgust’ over Palestine call

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The Australian prime minister on Friday dismissed US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee’s criticism over the Labor government’s decision to side with France, Canada and the United Kingdom to recognise Palestine next month.

Dozens dead in flash floods in Indian-administered Kashmir

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Flash floods have killed 46 people in a village hosting Hindu pilgrims in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Trump says ‘25 percent chance’ Putin talks will fail

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump estimates the probability of success of his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska at 75%.

"We will fight a Karbala battle if necessary": Naim Qassem

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – As long as the Israeli enemy's aggression and attacks continue, the resistance will not surrender its weapons, the Hezbollah chief said, adding that the Resistance would fight a Karbala battle if necessary.

Russia to set out its position in Putin-Trump talks in Alaska

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia will set out its clear position during the US-Russia talks in Alaska, and much has already been done on this issue during the visits of US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister says.

Iran, China, Russia hold nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Representatives from Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing held a meeting to discuss Iran's nuclear file.

Russia envoy reacts to E3 push to reimpose sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia's UN envoy rejected a push by Germany, France, and the U.K. to trigger the snapback mechanism and reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

Multiple explosions rock Syria’s Idlib

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Several powerful explosions struck near Syria’s Idlib province, leaving casualties.

Iran, Turkey diplomats discuss Gaza, bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Saeed Khatibzadeh met Turkey’s Nuh Yilmaz in Ankara to review bilateral relations, regional issues, and support for Gaza.

Armenia says it has respected Iran's red lines: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the South Caucasus communicative route agreed upon is completely different from what was supposed to be, adding that Armenians have said that they have respected all Iran's redlines.