General Bagheri:

Terrorists resurgence in Syria American-Zionist plot

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that simultaneousness of the terrorist offensive in Syria with the ceasefire in Lebanon is an American-Israeli conspiracy.

US targets Iran with fresh sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Treasury imposed new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday.

FM Spox.:

Iran hails any action to strengthen ties among ECO members

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that any effort or action to strengthen ties among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is valuable and in line with the organization's goals.

Iran, Kazakhstan FMs hold talks at 28th ECO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on Tuesday on the sidelines of 28th Economic Cooperation Organization meeting.

Iran embassy censures European Parliament’s resolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brussels in a statement strongly condemned the European Parliament resolution against Iran which was approved on November 28, 2024.

FM Spox.:

Qatar consulting with regional allies to end Syria conflict

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Qatar announced that his country holds consultations with regional allies to end the conflicts in Syria.

Iran, Pakistan FM stress deepening bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed regional developments and important global issues and agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Trump tells Trudeau:

Canada to become 51st US state if it doesn’t stop migration

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – US President-elect Trump has threatened during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister that the country could become the 51st US state if Ottawa fails to solve the problem of illegal migration and drug trafficking.

Ukraine continues to sabotage prisoner exchange: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Kyiv is sabotaging the prisoner exchange process and refusing to accept 630 Ukrainian citizens, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

ICC reports threats over Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reported facing coercion and intimidation following its issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Security Minister.

Astana format meeting under consideration: Russia FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A meeting of the Astana format countries on Syria is currently being worked out, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on the information about the gathering scheduled for Friday in Doha.

Iran envoy:

Iran, Syria support each other in difficult circumstances

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Hossein Akbari, the Iranian ambassador to Damascus, stated that the relationship between Iran and Syria is strong, and it is natural for both countries to support and defend each other in difficult circumstances.

Pentagon cannot confirm N Korea troops involvement in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense says it has yet to confirm North Korean troops’ involvement in active combat in the Ukraine war.

FM:

Intl. community must respond to terrorist attacks in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister called for coordination of the regional countries and the immediate and effective response of the international community regarding the recent developments in Syria.

Iran envoy, Saudi Deputy FM discuss bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji, the kingdom’s deputy foreign minister, discussed expanding bilateral relations.

US announces additional military assistance to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US government on Monday announced additional military assistance to Ukraine worth 725 million US dollars.

Ghalibaf stresses Iran’s support for Syria against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Hammouda Sabbagh emphasized Iran’s support for Syria in its fight against terrorism.

Saudi Shias can visit Iran’s Mashhad with Iran Air flights

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran Air has restored its direct flights between the city of Mashhad and the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam after a nine-year hiatus and as part of efforts to facilitate visits by the Saudi Shia community to Iran's Mashhad.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT obligations

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations reiterated that the country is committed to its obligations under NPT.

No one benefits from another war in Syria: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that no party would benefit from another war in Syria.