Tajik diplomat arrives in Tehran for Afghanistan meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Khosrow Sahibzada,  ambassador of Tajikistan for special missions, has travelled to Tehran for a regional meeting on Afghanistan. 

Ankara concerned after Turkish ship struck in Ukrainian port

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Turkey expressed concern on Friday after a missile struck a Turkish-owned civilian ship at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port near Odesa, causing damage but no reported casualties, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.

Para taekwondo athletes snatch three golds at 2025 AYPG

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Para taekwondo athletes won three gold and one silver medals at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Friday.

Iran win 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s boys’ team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) at the 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship final on Friday.

Storm destroys what is left of houses in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – With 90% of homes destroyed and 94% of tents worn out, Palestinians in Gaza are left exposed to the elements, with no shelter to protect them.

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey can host Ukraine peace talks again

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday he is "closely" following peace talks to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, adding that Ankara can host the peace talks.

Iraqi pres. thanks Iran's support for his country

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has attached great importance to his country's relations with Iran, stressing Baghdad's opposition to any hindering of those bilateral ties with Tehran.

Iran, Pakistan stress coordinated stances on regional issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the need for stronger coordination on regional developments as well as full implementation of agreements between the two neighbors.

Iran move down in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Rankings

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran moved down one place to 10th in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking released on Friday.

Iran, Pakistan’s FMs hold talks on ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, have discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

Moscow may not like new version of US peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Russian presidential aide for foreign policy says that Moscow may dislike many aspects of the US peace plan.

Iran determined to implement partnership deal with Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran's commitment to implementing the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Russian Federation, which came into effect in early October.

Iranian president:

Mutual trust key to peace and stability among nations

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the critical role of mutual trust in ensuring peace and stability among countries, particularly between Iran and Turkmenistan.

Iran, Russia presidents meet in Ashgabat

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The presidents of Iran and Russia held a meeting on the sidelines of the Peace and Trust Summit in Ashgabat on Friday.

Pezeshkian urges enhanced cooperation between Iran, Myanmar

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential for deeper ties with Myanmar, particularly in the fields of culture and commerce.

Pezeshkian calls for global peace through multilateral Coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – During the International Peace and Trust conference in Turkmenistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of instability.

Iran, Azerbaijan committed to building shared, secure future

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran and Azerbaijan are determined to construct a shared, secure, and mutually respectful future, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized following high-level meetings in Baku.

Tehran to host regional summit on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Tehran is set to host a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit Japan’s northeastern region on Friday, after which a tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Iran slams US Navy’s seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US Navy’s military intervention against a commercial vessel carrying Venezuelan oil near the country’s coast, labeling the act as “state piracy.”

Alif-Lam-e Khomeini: Book on founder of Islamic Republic

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Marking his birth anniversary, the extensive biography "Alif-Lam-e Khomeini" unveils unprecedented detail, chronicling the founder's journey from scholar to leader of the Islamic Revolution.