5.7-magnitude quake hits Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina at 1040 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

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.

US cannot turn Venezuela into colony and steal its resources

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned that the United States cannot turn the sovereign Latin American country into a colony and steal its natural resources.

US naval forces still chasing Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by U.S. authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure.

Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting in US

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A man was shot and killed Friday after firing at police in a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, during a child custody exchange, local US authorities said.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests.

US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ⁠President Donald Trump said.

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.

AEOI chief:

Iran’s progress in scientific field ‘enemies’ major concern’

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the country’s progress in the scientific field is the major concern of enemies, emphasizing that Iran will go ahead its scientific progress with power.

Iran UN mission rebukes US envoy over zero enrichment

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) –Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations hit back on Wednesday at the remarks by a United States envoy calling for zero uranium enrichment on the Iranian territory.

Iran FM to US:

‘Try honest diplomacy’ instead of ‘deceiving the world’

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rebuked US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East, saying her recent offer of talks with Iran reflect that Washington's policy remains rooted in coercion.

Gen. Hatami hails key role of Iranian women during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that Iranian women played an influential and undeniable role during the eight years of the Sacred Defense and also the recent 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.

IRGC thwarts hijacking attempt on Tehran-Mashhad flight

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC Aviation Protection Division has said that the intelligence forces foiled an attempted hijacking on Tehran-Mashhad flight successfully in recent weeks.

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.

US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.

UN envoy:

Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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.

Security Council role under Resolution 2231 has ended: Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian UN envoy thanked Russia and China for their opposition to the UNSC meeting Tuesday and their compliance with the former deal, JCPOA, stressing that the Resolution 2231 expired on October 18, 2025.