Ulyanov consults with IAEA chief over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov discussed with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Saturday with a focus on Iran’s

Permit to buy gas from Iran still valid: Iraqi official

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – An advisor to the Iraqi prime minister has said that the United States has still not cancelled sanctions waiver for Baghdad to purchase Iranian gas.

Trump stares down reporter after mic. hits his face (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was speaking about Gaza to a group of press at Joint Base Andrews when a boom microphone made contact with his face.

Trump's fixer forced to wait 8 hours to meet Putin

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Donald Trump's special envoy, often called his "fixer", was made to wait eight hours to meet the Russian president and left Moscow a few hours later, seemingly as soon as the talks ended.

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border treaty in favor of entire Central Asian region

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan's president Sadyr Japarov termed the signing of a border treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan a significant event not only for both countries but for the entire Central Asian region.

Terrorists to form new security structure in Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — Informed sources have reported the formation of a new security structure in the terrorist regime of Syria's self-proclaimed President Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani.

Russia using Crypto in Chinese , Indian Oil Trade: Source

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to dodge Western sanctions, Reuters reported Friday, citing four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

IEA sees global oil market surplus for 2025

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) — The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said global oil supply could exceed demand by around 600,000 barrels per day in 2025.

Chinese media:

Dialogue only viable option to solve Iranian nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian nuclear issue is not just about Iran -- it is a test of whether global governance will be defined by cooperation or coercion.

Chinese state refiners cut oil imports from Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Some state-controlled Chinese refiners have reduced purchases of Russian oil loadings for March as they assess the risks of dealing with sanctioned entities.

UAE embassy holds Iftar ceremony for Israeli officials

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The UAE embassy in the occupied territories organized an Iftar banquet for senior political figures of the Israeli regime.

Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed late on Friday, leading to widespread blackouts in Havana and across the country and leaving millions of people in the dark.

What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Russian president raised questions he said the Kremlin needed answers to before it could commit to a truce with Ukraine.

Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – As Iran is about to celebrate its traditional New Year, Nowruz, Foreign Minister says the ancient ritual can provide a ground for expanding regional and international cooperation in cultural, economic, and social spheres.

Trump says US had productive discussions with Putin

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

UNSC condemns Julani interim government's attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council condemned the attacks and violence of the government of Syrian ruler Ahmed al-Shara (Julani) against the country's Alawites.

Putin meets with Trump’s envoy, delivers message: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's envoy to deliver a message to Washington and receive "additional details" regarding this week’s US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.

Iran's UN envoy:

Islamophobia a tool to justify Israeli regime occupation

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to UN condemned the increasing trend of spreading hatred against Muslims and said that Islamophobia is a tool to justify the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime.

Iran-Russia-China meeting key step in resolving nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has described Iran-Russia-China meeting in Beijing as an important step in resolving nuclear issue.