Foreign Ministry:

US reluctance to drop sanctions Vienna talks' main challenge

TEHRAN, Dec. 5 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry in its Twitter account wrote that it is crystal clear that the US reluctance to fully drop the sanctions is the main challenge for the progress of Vienna talks.

Iran FM, Kyrgyz Security Council vice chairman hold meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the Security Council Deputy Chairman of Kyrgyzstan Talatbek Masadykov.

China top customer of Iranian saffron in March-October: IRICA

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – China topped the list of major saffron buyers from Iran in the seven months to October 22, shows figures by the Iranian customs office (IRICA) despite a fall in sales of the lucrative spice this calendar year.

Khatibzadeh:

Syrian foreign minister due in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that the Syrian foreign minister will arrive in Tehran tonight to meet with his Iranian counterpart.

Raeisi expresses hope Iran, Thailand to expand relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi expressed hope that the historical and strong relations between Iran and Thailand will continue to deepen and expand in the interests of the people of the two countries in all fields.

US logistics convoy comes under attack in southern Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that a convoy carrying logistics equipment for US troops was targeted in the south of the country.

Drone crashed in central Iran (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Hours ago, a drone crashed in Kuhrang County, in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in central Iran.

UAE national security advisor to visit Tehran Monday

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to visit Iran on Monday.

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 13 dead, dozens injured

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – At least 13 people are dead and thousands are displaced after Mount Semeru, a volcano in Indonesia's East Java province erupted on Saturday, authorities said.

9 injured in Saudi-led coalition air raids in Yemen's Sanaa

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Saudi Arabia-led coalition attacked the Yemeni capital of Sanaa again, injuring nine people.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on December 5

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Sunday, December 5.

Attempted assassination of Turkey's Erdoğan foiled

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – An assassination attempt on the life of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was foiled by Turkish intelligence on Saturday evening, Turkish media reported.

US military base in eastern Syria targeted by 3 rockets

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – A Syrian source announced that three rockets hit a US base at the Koniko oil field north of Deir ez-Zor.

'Patio' to go on screen at Istanbul Intl. Nartugan FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian film ‘Patio’ by Maryam Bahrololoomi will be screened at the Istanbul International Nartugan Film Festival (IINFF) in Turkey.

Defense system in sky of Natanz region tested

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The firing of defensive missiles in the sky of Badroud in Natanz region was aimed at testing the rapid response of defense systems deployed in the region.

Terrorists kill 7 soldiers in Nigeria's Borno State

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Elements of the ISIL terrorist group killed seven Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer and a lieutenant, in northern Nigeria's Borno state, a military source said on Friday.

Explosion hits Afghan capital of Kabul

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – News sources in Afghanistan reported an explosion in Kabul, the capital of the country on Saturday noon.

Russian diplomat at Vienna talks:

Iran's requirement for guarantees absolutely clear, justified

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Stating that the requirement of the Iranians for guarantees is absolutely justified, the Russian diplomat said that there must be a certainty that the malicious experiment which was done under Trump will not be repeated.

'Apart' to vie at film festivals in Brazil, Philippines

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Aparat’ by Hassan Najmabadi will take part in two international film festivals in Brazil and the Philippines.

At least 31 killed in central Mali after militants attack bus

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – At least 31 people have been killed in central Mali after militants attacked a bus carrying civilians to a market, local officials have said.

Saudi fighter jets bomb Yemeni military academy in Sanaa

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Saudi-led coalition fighter jets bombed a Yemeni military academy in the city of Sanaa early Saturday morning.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on December 4

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Saturday, December 4.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran expresses sympathy with Vietnam on deadly flood

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed sympathy with the Vietnamese government and people over the recent deadly flood.

JCPOA Joint Commission meeting wraps up

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Joint Commission meeting of JCPOA ended in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Iran not to sacrifice national rights for fake deadlines

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran has entered the 7th round of talks in Vienna with clear demands and proposals and is ready to engage as long as needed, but will not sacrifice the nation’s rights for the sake of deadlines, senior Iranian diplomat said.