Russia rules out German and Japanese Security Council bids

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia's envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said.

Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe up 6% in 10 months: Eurostat

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s export of non-oil goods to the European Union from January to October 2024 has registered a six percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period.

Turkish base near Iraq border targeted by drones

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – An informed source announced that a drone attack targeted a Turkish military base near the Iraqi border for the first time.

Turkish warplanes launch fresh attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Turkish fighter jets bombarded Syrian soil on Saturday.

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Gaza health system collapse

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The UN Security Council held on Friday an emergency session on the collapse of health services in Gaza. The meeting was requested by Algeria, which has just taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council in January.

Over 60% of French people want Macron's resignation: Poll

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Over 60% of French residents support the resignation of the leader of the Fifth Republic, Emmanuel Macron. This is reported by the local newspaper Le Figaro with reference to an opinion poll.

Czechia reopens its embassy in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Czechia has reopened its embassy in Syria, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský confirmed in a statement for Czech Television.

Iran summons Italian envoy over illegal detention

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran summoned the Italian Ambassador to Tehran Paola Amadei over the continued detention of an Iranian citizen.

Iran ready for constructive nuclear talks: FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran is ready for constructive negotiations to reach an agreement regarding its nuclear program.

Turkey renews attack on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Local sources reported that Turkey carried out a fresh attack on Syria on Friday.

French, German FMs visit Damascus to meet HTS group

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The French and German foreign ministers have arrived in Damascus to meet HTS members, marking the first trip by top European Union officials to the country since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad last last month.

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West does not rule out Ukrainian defense collapse soon

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – West notes Ukraine’s reduced capability to withstand the Russian army and does not rule out the collapse of the Ukrainian army’s defenses soon, the press office of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.

Iran envoy, Italian official discuss detained nationals cases

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Rome says Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri has exchanged views with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia about consular issues and the cases of detained nationals.

Explosion reported near police building in Berlin

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Two police officers have been injured, one seriously, following an explosion on Thursday night outside a police building in Berlin.

Russian air defenses down Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russian air defenses downed a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet in the past day, as well as six HIMARS rockets and 97 drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe rise by 14% in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russia increased pipeline gas supplies to Europe by 14% in 2024 compared to the previous year, to 32.1 bln cubic meters.

US, France FM discuss Syria, Lebanon in phone call

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – During a phone call, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot discussed the latest developments in Syria and Lebanon.

1,000 cars set ablaze in France during New Year celebrations

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Despite nearly 1,000 cars being set ablaze, hundreds of thousands of people in France welcomed the New Year with largely peaceful celebrations, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.

At least 10 killed, 4 wounded in Montenegro shooting

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A gunman killed at least 10 people in a rampage on a small town in Montenegro on Wednesday, police said, one of the tiny Balkan nation's worst mass killings.

Turkey launches artillery attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Turkish artillery shelled the areas of 'Ain Isa', 'Tal Tamr' and the city of 'Ain al-Arab' (Kobani) located in northern Syria.