Israel, Cyprus, Greece ink military cooperation agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A spokesman of the Zionist regime’s army has revealed that a military cooperation agreement has been signed between Israel, Cyprus and Greece.

Iran dares Grossi to make brave decision

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran has called on the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill his legal obligations and denounce attacks on Iran’s nuclear installations.

Tehran rejects Guterres report as 'baseless'

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has dismissed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent report as lacking a legal basis, criticizing European countries for exploiting UN mechanisms under US pressure.

7 Turkish police forces wounded in clash with ISIL fighters

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIL fighters, local media report.

Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.

Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.

3 women injured in knife attack on Paris metro

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Three women were injured after being stabbed by a man on Line 3 of the Paris metro on Friday, French daily Le Parisien reported.

Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Poll:

Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.

Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.

EU slams US travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The European Union (EU), French, German, and British senior officials on Wednesday condemned a US decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

Pezeshkian congratulates Pope on Jesus birth anniv., New Year

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, congratulating the auspicious birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, son of Mary, and the New Year.

Ghalibaf congratulates Christian counterparts on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ to his counterparts in a message, wishing for dialogue and interaction among followers of different religions.

Iran’s exports to Eurasia hit $1.2b in 7 months: TPOI

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says the country exported $1.2 billion worth of goods to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states in the 1st seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.

Russia says captured village in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region.

Belgium intervenes in ICJ Gaza genocide case against 'Israel'

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Belgium has joined a growing group of states intervening at the International Court of Justice to influence how the Genocide Convention is interpreted in South Africa's case against "Israel" over Gaza.

Iran condoles Libya over death of army Cmdr. in plane crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran has offered condolences to Libya following the death of the Libyan army chief of staff in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.

At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.

Tehran hosts 32nd Intl. Printing, Packaging Exhibition

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The 32nd Iran International Exhibition of Printing, Packaging & Related Machinery was inaugurated at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday with the participation of 360 domestic and foreign companies.