London's Muslim mayor vows to stand up to Trump’s ‘bile’

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rebuked US President Donald Trump, branding him a bully and slamming him for spreading “hatred and bile,” as tensions resurface over Trump’s attacks on London’s first Muslim mayor.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

"We will continue path showed by Martyr Soleimani with might"

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – "The Iranian nation is committed to continuing the path, character, and ideals of Martyr Qassem Soleimani with all its might," according to President Masoud Pezeshkian on the martyrdom anniversary of the anti-terror icon.

Iran foils large cyberattacks on communications network: Min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology says the country has successfully repelled one of the most extensive cyberattacks ever launched against its communications infrastructure.

Iran to play Spain in Madrid on June 2 in preparation for WC

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Esteghlal beat Sepahan to be hopeful to win 2026 PGPL title

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Tehran defeated Sepahan FC of Isfahan with a late goal in added time on Thursday to keep their hopes alive to win the title of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Thousands gather at martyr Soleimani tomb in Kerman

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Resistance Week and the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani officially began on Thursday with a large public gathering at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Kerman.

Iran opens largest advanced wound treatment clinic in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran on Thursday inaugurated the country’s largest wound treatment clinic in Isfahan, with Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami attending the opening ceremony.

Deputy commander:

Iran border guards fully prepared to respond to threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of Iran’s Border Guard Command has stressed full intelligence dominance and operational readiness of the country’s border forces.

DR Congo says over 1,500 civilians killed in eastern violence

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said Wednesday that more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in escalating violence in the country's eastern province of South Kivu since early December.

Israeli airstrike killed 15 family members in Gaza in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An investigation led by a Geneva-headquartered human rights body has detailed the circumstances surrounding an Israeli airstrike that killed 15 members of a single family in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip February 2024.

Farzin appointed president's special economic advisor

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohammadreza Farzin as his Special Economic Advisor.

Kyrgyzstan assumes SCO chairmanship

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for the fourth time in its history.

US kills five people as it attacks ships in Caribbean

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The US military has launched new attacks on the vessels targeting two boats allegedly used by members of drug cartels, killing five people, the US Southern Command said.

Earth to be illuminated by year’s largest Sun on January 3

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – On January 3, Earth will reach its closest point to the Sun.

Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.