Pezeshkian:

Iran to give firmer response to any new US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country will give a more decisive response to any renewed US-Israeli aggression compared to that of June.

Pezeshkian urges people-centered environmental management

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for strengthening people-oriented management in environmental protection, saying communities act more responsibly when they are directly entrusted with safeguarding the environment.

Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.

Hamas condemns ‘Israel’-Somaliland Recognition

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the “Somaliland” region.

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.

Leader:

Iran spearheads confrontation with dominance-seeking system

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is spearheading the fight against a world system that dominance-seeking powers seek to create.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.

Yemeni leader vows next battle against 'Israel' definite

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi said Friday that the next round of conflict between the Islamic Ummah and the Zionist enemy is definite, calling for Muslims' preparedness.

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.

Iran to keep fuel cargo seized from foreign tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The chief justice of Iran’s Hormozgan Province says a recently seized tanker and its fuel cargo worth more than five million dollars will be transferred to government ownership.

Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.

Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.

Poll:

Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.

Leader:

Ayt. Milani's letter to Imam Khomeini historical document

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Ayatollah Milani’s letter in support of Imam Khomeini (ra) after the Imam’s exile to Turkey is a historical document, according to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday.

Armenia calls for strategic partnership agreement with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The prime minister of Armenia has announced his country’s willingness to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Iran, emphasizing the strong relations between the two neighboring nations.

Nuclear issue is merely an excuse: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the enemies' animosity towards Iran is due to the Islamic Establishment's progress, noting that the nuclear issue is a mere excuse.

In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.

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.

Pezeshkian congratulates Pope on Jesus birth anniv., New Year

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, congratulating the auspicious birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, son of Mary, and the New Year.