Pezeshkian:

Iranian nation will never succumb to bullying

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people will never surrender to the bullying and coercion of the enemies.

2 soldiers killed during military op. in Pakistan’s northwest

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, have been killed during a military operation when a fighter driving an explosive-laden motorcycle rammed a security convoy vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

Iran's foreign policy should serve economy: 1st VP Aref

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the country’s foreign policy should serve the economy and bolster the social capital.

3 killed in a copter crash in Russia's Amur Region

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A helicopter crash in Russia’s Far East Amur region resulted in three deaths, according to the authorities on Saturday.

Gaza death toll reaches 72,070 since Oct. 07: Health ministry

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 72,070 Palestinian people since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on October 07, 2023.

Iran tests sea-based long-range air defense missile (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired a naval variant of its Sayyad-3 air defense missile during a large-scale exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.

On sidelines of MILAN 2026 drill;

Iran Navy chief holds meetings with Russian, Saudi commanders

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held separate meetings with senior naval commanders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Myanmar on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India.

Leader donates 50 billion rials to free needy prisoners

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has donated 50 billion rials for the release of needy prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes.

Iran, Russia annual trade turnover could exceed $10 billion

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iran-Russia Business Council Leonid Lozhechko has said that Tehran and Moscow have high potentials to increase the annual trade turnover more than $10 billion.

Iran lambasts renewed Israeli aggression on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that left dozens killed and wounded.

Tehran to host 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The 33rd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition will be inaugurated at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini (RA) Mosalla on Feb. 21 with the participation of cultural and political figures.

Trump signs executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump announced that he signed an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries.

Russia’s charge d’affaires in US:

Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The parties of the Ukrainian conflict are moving towards a settlement of the conflict, Russia’s charge d'affaires in the United States Andrey Ledenyov said.

Ulyanov stresses political solution to Iran's nuclear file

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran emphasize the importance of a political and diplomatic settlement of the issues around Tehran’s nuclear dossier, Russian envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says.

Lake Urmia sees 68 cm rise in water level

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Lake Urmia has recorded a 62 to 68-centimeter increase in water level compared with last year, marking a noticeable improvement, though officials warn the lake remains significantly below its long-term average.

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed regional and international developments in a phone call, emphasizing continued coordination to advance diplomatic efforts.

Terrorist cell dismantled in Iraq’s Anbar province

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi security forces have dismantled a dangerous terrorist cell operating in Anbar province, arresting its members during a large-scale operation.

Araghchi rejects Trump’s allegations on Iran unrest

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, urging him to “speak with evidence” regarding claims about casualties during unrest in Iran.

US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The United States military said it attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest strike on a vessel in international waters that Washington alleges was involved in drug trafficking.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill at least 12, injure dozens

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Israeli attacks have killed at least 12 people in eastern and southern Lebanon, in the latest breach of a 2024 ceasefire deal with the Resistance group, Hezbollah.

US terminates several tariffs targeting Iran's partners

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The US has terminated certain tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling, the White House reported.