Chinese hackers breach sanctions office of US Treasury: Media

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Chinese hackers have reportedly targeted the US Treasury Department's sanctions office in a cyberattack disclosed early this week, US media reported.

Turkey launches artillery attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Turkish artillery shelled the areas of 'Ain Isa', 'Tal Tamr' and the city of 'Ain al-Arab' (Kobani) located in northern Syria.

Martyr Soleimani commemorated in Iran embassy in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the iconic anti-terror commander Martyr Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran summons Saudi ambassador over executions

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Saudi Ambassador to Tehran after it was reported on Wednesday six Iranian nationals were executed by Saudi judicial authorities over drug trafficking.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Zionists have become desperate against Yemeni resistance

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Commander-in-Cheif of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that the criminal Zionist regime’s military has become hapless against the resistance of the Yemeni army.

Yemen warns US carrier to leave Red Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Yemen's Ansarullah has warned the United States about the continued presence of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, media outlets have reported.

Norwegian people hold pro-Palestinian rally on New Year’s Day

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Hundreds of Norwegian people demonstrated on New Year's Day in support for Gaza and condemnation of the Zionist regime's crimes in the enclave Gaza Strip.

Hamas calls Israel most dangerous enemy of press in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Hamas has described the Israeli regime as the most dangerous enemy of the press and journalists in occupied Palestine, particularly the Gaza Strip, as they continue to expose Israeli crimes against Palestinians.

Yemen continues its actions against Israel: Yemen envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Yemen's Ambassador to Iran Ibrahim Mohammed al-Dailami stated that Yemen's armed forces will continue their actions against the Zionist regime with no hesitation in supporting the people of Gaza.

Iranian Chargé d'affaires summoned to Azerbaijani MFA

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) –  Chargé d'affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Azerbaijan Seyyed Jafar Aghayi Marian has been summoned to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

Masjedi:

Trump served terrorism best by assassinating Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The former Iranian ambassador to Iraq said that the former US president Donald Trump served the terrorism the most by assassinating anti-terror icon former IRGC Quds Force commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Deputy FM:

Iran, EU3 to hold new round of talks on Jan. 13

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister unveiled plans for a new round of talks between Tehran and the European Troika on January 13.

HTS rule in Syria increased abductions,extrajudicial killings

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A new report says violence has surged in Syria under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rule, with approximately 400 kidnappings and extra-judicial killings since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in early December.

Iran pioneer in fighting against terrorism: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs said that Iran is one of the first countries to pioneer the fight against terrorism at the regional and international levels.

FM aid in PG:

Israel genocidal policy in Gaza cause of all attacks in WA

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An aide to the foreign minister and the director general of the ministry’s Persian Gulf Department stated that the cause of all attacks in West Asia is the continuation of Israel's genocidal policy in Gaza.

UN condemns Israel indiscriminate attacks on Gaza hospitals

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) –A new report released by the UN Human Rights Office says Israel’s indiscriminate attacks on hospitals in Gaza have had a catastrophic effect on the territory’s healthcare system.

Yemen confirms downing another US MQ-9 drone

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Yemen’s Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed that the Arab state's forces managed to down another American MQ-9 drone.

US allocated $22b in military aid to Israel in past year

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The United States has spent more than $22 billion to support the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, newly published data shows.

Leader:

General Soleimani role in fighting against terrorism “unique"

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The role of General Soleimani in the fight against terrorism was “unique”, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on the fifth anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.