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Vatican declines Trump’s so-called ‘Gaza Board of Peace’
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Vatican said it will not join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” with senior diplomat Cardinal Pietro Parolin stating the Holy See believes global crises should primarily be handled by the UN.
Other News
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Iran declares Thursday as first day of holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Estehlal or Moon Sighting Headquarters said Wednesday that the moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, therefore, Thursday is the start of the holy fasting.
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Russian MoD releases report on joint naval drill with Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing that Russian and Iranian navies hold maneuvers in the Oman Gulf
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Pezeshkian congratulates arrival of Ramadan to Muslim states
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the leaders of Islamic countries and Muslim nations on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Tractor win Al Gharafa at AFC Champions League Elite
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Tractor football club concluded their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 league phase with a 2-0 win against Al Gharafa of Qatar on Tuesday.
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Esteghlal out of AFC Champions League Two 2025/26
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Al Hussein of Jordan came from behind to defeat Iran's Esteghlal 3-2 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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Iran Navy commander:
Extra-regional fleets presence in West Asia not justifiable
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that the presence of extra-regional military fleets in West Asia is not justifiable, warning against any foreign show of force in the region.
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Vatican declines Trump’s so-called ‘Gaza Board of Peace’
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Vatican said it will not join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” with senior diplomat Cardinal Pietro Parolin stating the Holy See believes global crises should primarily be handled by the UN.
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By: Seyyed Saeed Reza Razavi
Iran holds 40th-day memorial ceremony for victims of riots
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – A memorial ceremony was held on Tuesday in Tehran's Grand Mossalla of Imam Khomeini (RA) to commemorate the memory of all those who fell victim to the foreign-backed war of terrorism in the form of recent riots in the country.
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Does Geneva talks open a new horizon in nuclear diplomacy?
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The second round of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Geneva concluded with both sides reaching a general understanding on key principles—an outcome that opens the door to drafting a possible agreement.
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VIDEO: People in Gaza having pre-dawn meal on Ramadan 1st day
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Gazans gathered at a displacement camp for the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) on the first night of Ramadan.
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Iran after 47 years: From survival to consolidation of power
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Forty-seven years on, Iran presents itself not as a state under threat, but as a system empowered during crisis. The message: external pressure strengthened internal cohesion.
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Military power, smart dialogue; Tehran’s new strategy
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran warns its missiles can strike any carrier, yet keeps diplomacy open. Military strength and dialogue now work together in Tehran’s new strategy to ensure security and influence.
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By: Ranjan Solomon
Civilizational Resilience in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Nearly half a century of hostile measures failed to dismantle Iran. Anchored in a deep civilizational identity and a resistance-driven political paradigm, Iran absorbed shock after shock without relinquishing sovereignty.
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Iranian, Swiss top diplomats discuss nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – As the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations proceeds in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Swisscounterpart Ignazio Cassis, outlining progress in the talks.
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Several Muslim nations declare Wednesday as start of Ramadan
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Some Muslim and Arab countries have declared Wednesday as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Omani FM says Iran-US talks in Geneva made good progress
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman who mediated Iran and the US talks in the Swiss city of Geneva said that the talks "were concluded with good progress towards identifying common goals and relevant technical issues."
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Maritime incident reported off Yemen’s Aden port: UKMTO
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A UK maritime agency said on Tuesday that it received a report of an exchange of fire involving a vessel and a small boat around 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's port of Aden.
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Army Force spokesman:
Iran Army Force fully prepared to confront enemy
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the army and other armed forces of the country have got fully ready for a potential confrontation with the enemy if in case of aggression.
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8 Islamic, Arab states denounce Israel attack on West Bank
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Eight Arab and Islamic countries issued a statement on Tuesday, condemning the Israeli regime's moves to occupy areas of the West Bank.
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Diplomacy on a cautious track
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The second round of Iran-US negotiations, more than merely a technical meeting, is a political test to measure Washington’s willingness to move toward a balanced and sustainable agreement.
