Spokeswoman:

Iran government triples subsidies to meet people's needs

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – After the recent fall in the value of Iranian currency the rial which triggered some protests at Tehran’s bazaar, the government of President Pezeshkian decided to increase subsidies to the vast majority of Iranian people.

Major General Mousavi:

Enemy has focused on creating insecurity to make up for loss

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that the United States and the Israeli regime has focused on insecurity in the country after their defeat in 12-day war in June, 2025.

Armed rioter detained by Iran police in Dezful

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – An armed rioter was detained by Iranian Law Enforcement in the southwestern city of Dezful after engaging in an armed clash.

US to earmark $500m for military bases in Poland

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The US will allocate $500 mln for the development of infrastructure at military bases in Poland, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said.

Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence in conflict-hit region.

Israeli fighter jets flying over southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Local media in Lebanon on Sunday reported the extensive flight of Israeli fighter jets over some regions in Lebanon.

Iran Embassy in Venezuela operating as usual: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Venezuela said the Iranian embassy in Caracas is fully operational and continues to carry out its duties without interruption after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by the US.

Protests erupt across US over aggression against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Demonstrators poured into streets across the US to denounce Washington’s military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Gaza death toll reaches 71,386 since Oct. 07: ministry

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli army has killed 71,386 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.

Over 450m tons of goods transported in Iran in 9 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – An official at Iran Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization says 454.1 million tons of different types of goods have been transported by the domestic transportation fleet in the first nine months of the current year.

Brazil accuses US of crossing unacceptable line in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Brazil has condemned the United States’ military attack on Venezuela, calling the raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro a dangerous breach of sovereignty and international law that threatens to destabilize Latin America.

Enemy failed militarily, has resorted to soft war now: Taeb

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC Hossein Taeb has said that after the United States and Israeli regime's failure on the battlefield militarily, they have now resorted to a soft war and a security problem.

Ex-US VP Harris lashes out at Trump actions on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The former US vice president warned that the Trump administration's "irrational" act in kidnapping the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would create chaos that Americans would pay the price.

Iran Parl. national security commission to hold session

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Members of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission will meet this week to review the latest regional and international developments with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

Chinese foreign ministry demands immediate release of Maduro

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – China has called on the United States to ensure the personal safety of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and to immediately release them.

UNSC to hold meeting on Venezuela on Monday

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting over the recent developments in Venezuela on Monday.

Three killed, several injured in unrest in Iran's Ilam

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Field assessments and information from informed sources indicate that three people were killed during quasi-terrorist unrest in the city of Malekshahi in Ilam province on Saturday afternoon.

Dollar price in Iran remains unchanged

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Central Bank announced the prices of negotiated dollar banknotes and transfers in the commercial foreign exchange market on Sunday, with rates remaining unchanged.

Trump threatens Cuba amid rising tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump on Saturday indicated that Cuba could become a topic of discussion as part of broader US policy in the region.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

US attack on Venezuela leaves dozens killed: Report

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – An American media outlet has reported that dozens of people were killed during the US military attack on Venezuela carried out on Saturday.

Maduro’s VP appointed interim president of Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A Venezuelan constitutional body has tasked the country’s vice president with assuming presidential duties on an interim basis.

Iran reaffirms support for Venezuela after US attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Tehran has reiterated its support for Venezuela as foreign ministers of the two countries discussed recent US aggression during a phone conversation.