Iranian ambassador meets with new speaker of Iraqi Parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad, met and held talks with Haibat Al-Halbousi, the newly elected speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.

Iran closely watching developments in Yemen: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said that Iran closely follows developments in Yemen, stressing the need to preserve Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity.

Iran stresses intra-Yemeni dialogue to resolve crisis: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for talks among different factions in Yemen to find a solution to the crisis in the country.

Future belongs to Resistance: IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a tribute following the martyrdom of Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, stressing that the future belongs to the resistance.

Ghalibaf congratulates new Iraqi parliament speaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly elected Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi in a message on Wednesday.

Cuba raps new US coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Cuban government has condemned the United States’ unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran, after Washington announced oppressive sanctions on the two nations on Tuesday.

Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Netanyahu claims;

Iran starts restoring production of ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran is currently restoring its production of ballistic missiles.

Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.

Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.

Tehran slams Netanyahu’s decades of anti-Iran nuclear rhetoric

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has reacted to a CNN video compilation highlighting decades of repeated claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.

You’ll never defeat us in Iran, Araghchi tells Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – "You’ll never defeat us in Iran, President Trump: but with real talks, we can both win," according to a contribution by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Western media on Tuesday.

Resistance a discourse, school of thought, cause: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the changes in governments in Iran will not change resistance policy, emphasizing that resistance is a discourse, thought, School and an cause.

Iran continues to develop peaceful nuclear industry: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati has stressed that the Iranian government will continue to develop its nuclear industry.

Iran’s outgoing envoy meets Georgian president

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib met and held talks with President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi on Tuesday at the end of his mission.