Iran’s policy in Caucasus is to maintain peace, stability

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib has said that his country's policy in the Caucasus region is to maintain peace and ensure respect the territorial integrity of the other states.

Hezbollah won’t confront Lebanese Army, rejects division

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush affirmed that the resistance will not be drawn into confrontation with the Lebanese Army and will not permit internal discord.

Two settlers killed in Palestinian martyrdom-seeking op.

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Two Zionist settlers were killed in an alleged car-ramming and stabbing attack in the northern part of occupied Palestine Friday, and the purported Palestinian suspect was shot and wounded.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

Iran to send four skiers to 2026 Winter Olympic Games

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Four skiers will represent Iran at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.

Persepolis narrowly win Mes to go to top of PGPL

Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Yemeni leader vows next battle against 'Israel' definite

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi said Friday that the next round of conflict between the Islamic Ummah and the Zionist enemy is definite, calling for Muslims' preparedness.

US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

Iran to keep fuel cargo seized from foreign tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The chief justice of Iran’s Hormozgan Province says a recently seized tanker and its fuel cargo worth more than five million dollars will be transferred to government ownership.

Suicide bombing hits Imam Ali Mosque in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Local Syrian sources reported a suicide explosion on Friday afternoon inside a mosque in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.

Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.

Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Saudi Arabia launches airstrike on Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Explosions were heard in Yemen’s eastern Hadramout province following a reported Saudi airstrike, according to regional media.

Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.

US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ⁠President Donald Trump said.

Poll:

Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.

Leader:

Ayt. Milani's letter to Imam Khomeini historical document

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ayatollah Milani’s letter in support of Imam Khomeini (ra) after the Imam’s exile to Turkey is a historical document, according to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday.