Jake Sullivan:

Trump has genuine opportunity to negotiate Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – National security adviser Jake Sullivan suggested there is a “genuine opportunity” for President-elect Donald Trump to be a key player in getting an Iran nuclear deal following fall of Bashar Assad government in Syria.

Iran dismisses US accusations against Mohammad Reza Nouri

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran has rejected the US allegations that an Iranian national by the name of Mohammad Reza Nouri was responsible for killing an American citizen in Iraq.

Israeli army martyr at least 22 people across the Gaza Strip

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday martyred at least 22 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.

Iran MPs approve FTA bill with Eurasia in principle

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Members of the Iranian Parliament have agreed on the general provisions of the bill for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states.

Ayatollah Sistani opposes dissolution of PMF

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Sources have told the Lebanese-based newspaper Al-Akhbar that Iraq's prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani opposed the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

Al-Jolani, Fidan call for removal of West's Syria sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Turkish Foreign Minister and the commander of HTS-led armed groups in Syria claimed that they are seeking to "fight terrorist groups," calling on Western countries and the United States to lift sanctions on Syria.

Juan Carlos Garrido no longer Persepolis FC coach

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis football club parted ways with Juan Carlos Garrido Fernandez and his assistant Xavi Olivia on Sunday.

Plane crashes near Canela Airport, in Serra Gaúcha

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – An aircraft crashed on Sunday shortly after takeoff at Canela Airport, in the Serra da Gaúcha and hit a building when it collided with the ground.

Yemen says it downed American F-18 fighter jet

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Yemeni army said on Sunday that it fired 8 missiles and 17 drones at a US carrier, downing a F-18 fighter jet.

Iran strongly condemns new US aggression against Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the renewed US aggression against Yemen.

FM Araghchi:

Israel failed to achieve its evil goals despite US support

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Zionist regime has not been able to achieve its evil goals despite enjoying the unlimited support of the US, the Iranian top diplomat said.

On occasion of Mother's Day in Iran;

Female pilot in Iran flies plane carrying elite women

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A female Iranian pilot flew an aircraft with female passengers solely for the first time in Iran to mark the National Woman Day.

Explosion reported in Syria's Damascus

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Media sources reported that 4 people were killed and injured following the explosion of a vehicle carrying ammunition in Damascus.

Fuad Hussein:

Iraq concerned about return of terrorist groups to Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has expressed concern regarding developments in Syria and Gaza and the outcome of developments in the Levant.

Armenia Dep. PM:

Armenia ready to develop nuclear coop. with Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan has said that his country is ready to develop cooperation with Russia in the field of peaceful nuclear industry.

From Azki.com to ZSany.com

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Yashar Z. Sany is a visionary entrepreneur who created and as former CEO led Azki.com to become one of Iran's largest online insurance platforms.

Iran envoy condoles loss of security forces in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of 16 security forces in this country in a terrorist attack.

Putin sets condition for normalizing ties with US

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Russia is ready to normalize relations with the United States and other Western countries but without detriment to its interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Turkish FM meets HTS leader in Damascus (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

Iran's junior padel team becomes Asian champion

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran's under-14 padel team has become the champions at the FIP Juniors Asian Padel Championships held in Bahrain.

197 reporters martyred in Israeli attack on Gaza since Oct. 7

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Israeli army has martyred another Palestinian journalist in an airstrike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, bringing the number of media professionals killed since October 7 of last year to 197, according to Gaza’s media

Helicopter crashes into Turkish hospital, killing 4 (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, the provincial governor said, blaming the accident on thick fog.

Yemeni official:

Terrorist attacks on Yemen not to end support for Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Mohammad Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council said that terrorist attacks on the country will not stop the operation to support Gaza.

Pezeshkian:

No man, authority can be successful without capable women

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – President Pezeshkian believes that no man and or authority will achieve success without the support and companionship of capable women.

Iranian junior lifter wins bronze at 2024 Asian Championships

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian junior weightlifter Maryam Keshtkar has claimed a bronze medal at the 2024 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships held in Doha, Qatar.

Turkish president to visit Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Damascus, a senior Turkish diplomat has said.