Iran-Brazil ties hold significant potential for expansion

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Tehran and Brasília have significant potential to expand their bilateral and international cooperation.

Car bomb kills five in front of Mexican police station

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least five people died and three more were injured after a car exploded near a police station in the restive western state of Michoacan.

Venezuela swears in 5,600 troops after US military build-up

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Venezuelan army swore in 5,600 soldiers on Saturday, as the United States cranks up military pressure on the oil-producing country.

US pursuing to confront freedom-seeking nations: MP

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi says that the US government is pursuing to counter the freedom-seeking nations in the world.

Caracas, Tehran to continue supporting peace diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Caracas and Tehran will keep supporting justice and peace diplomacy, as he thanked Iran for its solidarity in the face of US threats.

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."

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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.

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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.

Maduro tells US he is ready to resign in 18 months: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – During informal talks with US representatives, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro indicated his readiness to step down in 18 months, according to media reports.

Venezuela denounces US aggression after Trump's post

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Venezuelan government on Saturday strongly condemned the US threat that "seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace," calling it "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people."

Iran’s Bahmanyar wins bronze at 2025 World Karate C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Sara Bahmanyar of Iran claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 World Karate Championships on Sunday.

Venezuela lauds Iran's support for its national sovereignty

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil expressed gratitude to Iran for condemning the United States’ decision to declare Venezuela’s airspace closed, calling Tehran’s stance a courageous defense of his country’s sovereignty.

Iran slams US decision to declare Venezuelan airspace closed

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced the US president’s move to declare Venezuela’s airspace closed, calling it a blatant violation of fundamental international legal norms.

Trump declares Venezuela’s airspace ‘completely closed’

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has declared Venezuela’s airspace will be “closed in its entirety” after vowing land strikes will start “very soon”.

China urges US to lift sanctions on Venezuela: Chinese FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has urged the United States to lift illegal unilateral sanctions on Venezuela and contribute more to peace, stability and development in the Latin American country.

Argentina proposes IAEA chief Grossi as UN SG candidate

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Argentina has officially proposed chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi as candidate for United Nations Secretary General.

Secret DOJ memo exposes flaws in US boat strike justification

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – A classified Justice Department memo reveals the legal reasoning behind deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean, clashing with Trump’s public anti-drug narrative.

Iran women’s futsal team defeats Panama in World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian women's team gained its first win in the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on Wednesday after a victory against Panama.

Iran, Venezuela review relations, international developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian and Venezuelan top diplomats reviewed relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economic, trade and technological issues.

Trump says ready to directly speak with Maduro

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has told his advisers he's planning to speak directly with Nicolás Maduro.