Iran futsal team to play two friendlies with Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Head of Iran’s Futsal League Organization announced that the national futsal team will play two friendly matches against Iraq as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran stresses intra-Yemeni dialogue to resolve crisis: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for talks among different factions in Yemen to find a solution to the crisis in the country.

Future belongs to Resistance: IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a tribute following the martyrdom of Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, stressing that the future belongs to the resistance.

Ghalibaf congratulates new Iraqi parliament speaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly elected Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi in a message on Wednesday.

Cuba raps new US coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Cuban government has condemned the United States’ unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran, after Washington announced oppressive sanctions on the two nations on Tuesday.

Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.

Fadavi appointed head of advisory group to IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Ali Fadavi has been appointed as head of the advisory group to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.

Ahmad Vahidi appointed deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by decree of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Netanyahu claims;

Iran starts restoring production of ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran is currently restoring its production of ballistic missiles.

Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.

Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.

Tehran slams Netanyahu’s decades of anti-Iran nuclear rhetoric

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has reacted to a CNN video compilation highlighting decades of repeated claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.

Three powerful explosions heard in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Media sources report that three explosions were heard near a newly established Israeli military base in southern Lebanon.