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 reaffirms right to prosecute assassins of Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN reaffirmed Tehran’s legitimate right to hold accountable the perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, who was martyred in a US strike in Iraq in 2020.

Biden notifies Congress of $8 billion arms sale to Israel

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The State Department has notified Congress "informally" of an $8 billion proposed arms deal with the Israeli regime.

US approves sale of lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The US State Department has approved a potential sale of lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia.

US forces prepare to build 1st military base in Syria's Raqqa

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Syrian sources announced the start of construction of the first US military base in Raqqa with the approval of the head of the HTS terrorist regime, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani.

Pentagon reacts to reports of base building in N Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Pentagon has commented on the reports that it was setting up a new base in northeast Syria after videos emerged showing concrete barriers being transferred on a trailer with a US flag.

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 slams suspected ISIL-linked deadly attack in US

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the United States, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

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.

China urges US to stop using 'Taiwan card'

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The United States must stop using the "Taiwan card" and destabilizing the region, as it will lose facing the "force of China," Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told Sputnik.

US approves sale of missiles to Japan for $3.64Bln : Pentagon

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) –  The US State Department has approved a possible sale of advanced AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan for $3.64 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

Plane crashes in California, killing and injuring 20

EHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Two people were killed and 18 more injured when a small plane crashed into a manufacturing business near the Fullerton Municipal Airport in California Thursday.

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.

Chinese hackers breach sanctions office of US Treasury: Media

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Chinese hackers have reportedly targeted the US Treasury Department's sanctions office in a cyberattack disclosed early this week, US media reported.

15 killed in New Orleans terrorist act

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The number of victims of the terrorist act in New Orleans, Louisiana, increased to fifteen.

At least 24 killed, injured in firework accident in Hawaii

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – At least two people died, and 22 others were injured in a fireworks-related incident in Hawaii on New Year’s Day, local media reported.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Zionists have become desperate against Yemeni resistance

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Commander-in-Cheif of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that the criminal Zionist regime’s military has become hapless against the resistance of the Yemeni army.

Yemen warns US carrier to leave Red Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Yemen's Ansarullah has warned the United States about the continued presence of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, media outlets have reported.