Iran telecommunications minister travels to Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Seyyed Sattar Hashemi, has traveled to Baku to attend the 2025 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25).

Iraq's commission announces final Parl. elections results

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the final results for the Council of Representatives election, which included special voting on November 9th and the general vote on November 11th.

Germany lifts curbs on arms exports to Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Germany has decided to lift a suspension of military exports to Israel that could be used to devastating effect in Gaza, citing the ceasefire agreement between Israeli regime and Hamas.

New UAE envoy presents his copy of credentials to FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The new ambassador of the United Arab Emirates presented his copy of credentials to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Turkish ship caught fire in Ukraine's Izmail (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Following a nighttime Russian attack on the port of Izmail, gas pumping equipment on board a civilian vessel flying the Turkish flag caught fire, according to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.

Minister's plane crashes leaving Congo mine disaster

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Congolese Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and other members of his delegation survived an accident when plane they were flying in caught fire after veering off the runway on Monday in southern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ukraine to buy ‘up to 100’ French fighter jets

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the Elysee Palace has confirmed.

Hezbollah chief:

"We won't allow one iota of Lebanon soil to be taken away"

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has stressed preserving Lebanon's independence, adding that the Lebanese resistance movement will not allow one iota of the country's territory to be taken away.

Iran’s VP meets with Russian PM at SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref met and held talks with Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on Monday.

Iran defense minister arrives in UAE's Dubai

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in response to an invitation from his Emirati counterpart.

Hasina sentenced to death by Bangladeshi tribunal

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia, ruling she committed crimes against humanity during last year’s mass protests.

7 killed in firecracker factory blast in southern Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – At least seven people were killed and seven others injured in a powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in southern Sindh province, officials said on Sunday.

Araghchi and Afghan Taliban FM Muttaqi discuss ties by phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held a telephone conversation on Monday to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations.

Zionist regime's ‘Yellow Line’ compared to new Berlin Wall

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The temporary “yellow line” imposed by the Israeli regime across Gaza is poised to harden into a de facto border, drawing comparisons to a new Berlin Wall.

Russia unveils 5th-Generation Su-57E fighter jet in Dubai

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Russian fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2025 international air show.

Dozens of Indian pilgrims killed in bus accident in S Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Forty-five Indian pilgrims have been killed after the bus they were travelling in caught fire in an accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, the police commissioner of India's Hyderabad city has said.

Khosravi bags gold for Iran in ISG in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Shot putter Yasin Khosravi from Iran has claimed a gold medal in the men's shot put in the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, known as Riyadh 2025.

Iranian, Russian FMs discuss regional issues, IAEA on phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Monday to discuss the regional issues as well as developments in IAEA's Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.

Iran’s missile power cannot be contained: IRGC general

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The commander of Tehran’s IRGC force said Iran’s missile capability is “uncontainable,” noting that enemies miscalculated during the 12‑day war.

Trump hints at talks with Venezuela’s Maduro

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has signaled willingness for talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as tensions rise and US military deployments intensify in the Caribbean.

Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa doubled in H1: Official

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) doubled.

Iran bags 4 gold medals in Wushu in ISG in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.

Aref:

Coop. within SCO benefits peace, friendship on Intl. stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said the potentials that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) offers will increase peace, tranquility, and friendship in the international community.

Road Minister:

Talks for Sarakhs and Cheshmeh Soraya electric train underway

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran's roads minister says that the initial talks are ongoing to launch Sarakhs (in northeastern Iran)- Cheshmeh Soraya (in West Azarbaijan) electric train.