IRGC issues warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.

US F-16 fighter jet crashes near airbase in California

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – An F-16 fighter jet of the US Air Force has crashed not far from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.

Israeli media:

Ortagus suggested striking Nasrallah’s funeral ceremony

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli media says that US envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested the Tel Aviv regime strike the funeral ceremony of the late Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Maduro confirms 'cordial' phone conversation with Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."

Ukraine has many things against it right now: Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – US special envoy Steven Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had a “very good” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but it remains to be seen what comes out of it, US President Donald Trump says.

Army chief says;

Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

IRGC general says;

Strait of Hormuz remains world’s most strategic zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran’s role in securing the world's key energy corridor.

Witkoff-Zelensky meeting cancelled: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports.

Putin's aide:

Putin-Witkoff talks constructive, very useful

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, were constructive, very useful, and substantive, according to Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

Grossi says IAEA inspected unattacked nuclear sites of Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said inspectors have visited all Iranian nuclear facilities that were not struck in June’s attacks, while access to Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow remains suspended due to security concerns.

Maduro:

Maduro vows Venezuela will reject slave’s peace pushed by US

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has said Caracas will not bow to Washington’s military or political coercion, stressing the nation rejects any peace that amounts to “slavery” to the US.

Iran’s trade with D-8 member states up 150%: TPOI chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – General Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Mohammad-Ali Dehghan-Dehnavi says that Iran’s trade relations with the members states of D-8 have registered a 150% over the past five years.

Russia’s Ulyanov meets Grossi to discuss Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) –Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations Mikhail Ulyanov has said he met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to discuss Iran nuclear program.

Pezeshkian warns enemy not to impose excessive demand on Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned the enemy of the country not to impose its inflated demands on the resistant and resolved Iranian nation.

AI’s impact could worsen gaps between rich, poor

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.

Gen. Madani:

Any miscalculation to cost dearly for enemy: Iranian cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – A high-ranking commander has warned that Iran will certainly impose a cost greater than any gains the adversary seeks in the event of a miscalculation or aggression against the country.

Iran never abandoned diplomacy, Araghchi says

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has remained committed to diplomacy despite Washington’s disruption of indirect talks.

Maduro says;

Venezuelan army, nation ready to defend country from threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Both the Venezuelan people and armed forces are ready to defend the republic from imperialist threats, President Nicolas Maduro says.