Iran to play Spain in Madrid on June 2 in preparation for WC

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

DR Congo says over 1,500 civilians killed in eastern violence

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said Wednesday that more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in escalating violence in the country's eastern province of South Kivu since early December.

Israeli airstrike killed 15 family members in Gaza in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An investigation led by a Geneva-headquartered human rights body has detailed the circumstances surrounding an Israeli airstrike that killed 15 members of a single family in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip February 2024.

Kyrgyzstan assumes SCO chairmanship

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for the fourth time in its history.

US kills five people as it attacks ships in Caribbean

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The US military has launched new attacks on the vessels targeting two boats allegedly used by members of drug cartels, killing five people, the US Southern Command said.

Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iranian ambassador meets with new speaker of Iraqi Parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad, met and held talks with Haibat Al-Halbousi, the newly elected speaker of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday.

Iran closely watching developments in Yemen: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said that Iran closely follows developments in Yemen, stressing the need to preserve Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity.

Iran futsal team to play two friendlies with Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Head of Iran’s Futsal League Organization announced that the national futsal team will play two friendly matches against Iraq as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran stresses intra-Yemeni dialogue to resolve crisis: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for talks among different factions in Yemen to find a solution to the crisis in the country.

Future belongs to Resistance: IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a tribute following the martyrdom of Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, stressing that the future belongs to the resistance.

Ghalibaf congratulates new Iraqi parliament speaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly elected Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi in a message on Wednesday.

Cuba raps new US coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Cuban government has condemned the United States’ unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran, after Washington announced oppressive sanctions on the two nations on Tuesday.

Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.

Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.

Netanyahu claims;

Iran starts restoring production of ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran is currently restoring its production of ballistic missiles.