'China firmly opposes US sanctions against Iran'

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran, political manipulation on human rights and other issues, and gross interference in the internal affairs of Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Tonga calls for urgent aid after volcanic eruption, tsunami

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Tonga is calling for “immediate aid”, with an urgent need for fresh water and food, as it assesses the damage caused by Saturday’s eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai.

Two explosions hit Karrada area of Baghdad (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi news sources reported that two explosions took place in the Karrada area of Baghdad, injuring two people.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US, Israel disrupting political settlement process in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that the illegal presence of US forces in Syria and the attacks of the Zionist regime are factors in disrupting the political settlement process in the country.

Rocket attacks reported on US base in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – News sources reported that a US military base in eastern Syria came under rocket attacks on Saturday night.

Turkish base in northern Iraq comes under rocket attacks

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A Turkish military base in the eastern province of Mosul in Iraq was targeted by rockets.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts near Kerman in S Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale has hit Sirch area in Kerman Province on Saturday evening with no immediate reports of casualties.

Iran, Saudi Arabia preparing to reopen embassies: MP

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are being revived and embassies of the two countries are preparing to be reopened.

Turkey, Armenia hold first talks on normalizing ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Envoys from Turkey and Armenia held the first round of talks aimed at normalizing ties in Moscow on Friday.

Some progress made in Vienna negotiations: White House

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Stating that there has been some progress made in Vienna negotiations, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that Washington's preference is always diplomacy.

Massive fire breaks out at New Jersey chemical factory

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – A huge fire broke out at a New Jersey chemical plant Friday evening, sending massive plumes of black smoke billowing into the air.

US base comes under drone attacks in Iraq's Saladin (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iraqi media reported drone attacks on the US wing of Balad Air Base in Saladin province.

Iran, China begin implementing 25-year partnership agreement

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that a 25-year strategic partnership deal with China has come into effect as part of the outcome of a key visit to China.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Total vaccine jabs in Iran hit 124.9mn

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – According to the Iranian Health Ministry on Thursday, the total number of vaccines injected to Iranian people has reached 124,970,698.

Envoy to US:

Russia won’t be intimidated by ‘crippling’ sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The US Congress’ call for new sanctions against Russia, including restrictions on the country’s leadership, will not intimidate Moscow, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said.

Road min.:

Iran, Syria to establish joint bank, free zone

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Stating that the end of the war in Syria is the beginning of a new era of economic relations between the two countries, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that Iran and Syria are set to establish a joint bank.

Russia launches drill with over 10,000 soldiers near Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry Thursday announced the start of military exercises with the participation of more than 10,000 soldiers near the border with Ukraine.

Syria joins China's Belt and Road Initiative

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Syria on Wednesday joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which experts said is a great achievement of the BRI as it now has connected with the whole Middle East, demonstrating its influence and appeal.

Kremlin warns US over imposing sanctions on Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The United States’ plans to levy sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin would be an “extreme” step that would signify a complete breakdown in ties between the two countries, the Kremlin said Thursday.

Iran FM departs for Beijing for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian left Tehran for the Chinese capital of Beijing on Thursday.

Bomb blast hits Afghanistan's capital

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Afghan media reported that an explosion took place in the fourth security district of Kabul, the capital of the country.

Saudi fighter jets target Yemeni hospital, killing at least 2

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Fighter jets of the Suadi-led coalition have carried out new aerial assaults on residential areas in the Yemeni provinces of Sana’a and al-Hudaydah, killing at least two civilians.