Iran top negotiator:

Sanctions removal 'key to Vienna talks success'

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said that reaching an agreement on the removal of sanctions imposed on the country is the key to the success of the Vienna talks.

At least 20 dead in flooding in Brazil’s Bahia state

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – At least 20 people have been killed in floods in northeastern Brazil, local officials said on Monday, as the region braced for more rain.

Zahra Nemati among top female Para athletes in 2021

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Prominent archer Zahra Nemati of Iran was chosen as one of the top performers in 2021 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Syria air defenses confront Zionists' attack on Latakia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Syria's air defenses have confronted an Israeli attack on Latakia, the Arab country's biggest port city, which lies in its northwest.

Russia’s entry to NATO impossible: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – There is no way that Russia joins NATO, since the West does not want to have rivals comparable in influence at the global stage, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

On Ukraine, Georgia membership;

Russia demands NATO to cancel its decision

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia is demanding that NATO cancel its decision to accept Ukraine and Georgia as potential candidates for membership in the alliance.

Amir-Abdollahian:

New round of Vienna talks to be based on agreed joint doc.

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday that the new round of the Vienna talks will be based on a new, joint and acceptable document reached by the sides earlier this month

28 migrants found dead on Libyan coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The bodies of 28 migrants have washed up on Libya's western coast after their boat sunk, a security official said Sunday, the latest tragedy on the world's deadliest migration route.

China playing constructive role in Vienna talks: diplomat

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng says that China plays a unique and constructive role in the Vienna talks on the JCPOA.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iranian source:

France’s unconstructive role threw wrench in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Referring to France’s attempts to throw a wrench in the latest round of talks in Vienna, an informed source said Paris’ two-day absence in the negotiations helped the negotiating sides make progress in preparing drafts.

US convoys come under attack in south-central Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported new attacks on the US military logistics convoy in the country.

Senior Iranian diplomat:

Iran wants lasting peace, stability in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President's special envoy for Afghanistan Kazemi Qomi said that Tehran wants lasting stability, peace, security and formation of an inclusive government with the participation of all groups and parties in Afghanistan.

Bairami wins gold at downhill skiing competition in Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Samaneh Bairami won the gold medal of women’s classical five-kilometer downhill skiing at Turkey international skiing competitions.

France reports 100,000 COVID cases for first time

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – France reported a record high of 104,611 COVID-19 infections on Saturday, breaking the 100,000 thresholds for the first time since the pandemic began.

6,300 flights canceled as Omicron hits Christmas travels

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – More than 6,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide over the long Christmas weekend and thousands more were delayed, according to a tracking website, as the highly infectious Omicron variant brings holiday hurt to millions.

Iran, Oman hold 8th Joint Strategic Consultation Committee

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The 8h meeting of the Joint Strategic Consultation Committee of Iran and Oman was held in the presence of Iran deputy foreign minister for political affairs and Oman deputy foreign minister for diplomat affairs on Saturday.

Hundreds of Palestinians injured in northern West Bank

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – About 250 Palestinians have been injured after Zionist forces attacked protesters near the city of Nablus in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Weekly COVID-19-related mortality down 9% worldwide, WHO says

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Over 4.1 mln people contracted the coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, more than 44,000 died, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday.

Iraqi foreign minister due in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is scheduled to visit Iran to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart on Thursday.

'A Hero' to compete with 14 intl. films at 2022 Oscars

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars ceremony.

Iran FM arrives in Baku to meet Azeri high-ranking officials

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in the Azeri capital of Baku to meet with high-ranking officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan.