Enemies’ plots against Iran to get nowhere: president

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is not worried about sanctions imposed by enemies on its oil sector, as the country relies on its domestic human resources.

Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip: UN report

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive health care facilities.

Iran Army Ground Force fully ready to respond to any threat

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari says his forces have drawn up all the necessary plans and stand ready to respond to any threat against the country.

Putin lists guarantees Moscow wants for 30-day ceasefire

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for a potential 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict but has raised concerns regarding how such a truce be implemented.

Yale suspends Iranian scholar for pro-Palestine support

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Yale Law School has suspended an Iranian scholar following accusations stemming from an Israeli AI-powered website article that highlights her advocacy for Palestine and Iran, as well as her outspoken criticism of Israel.

US sanctions Iranian oil minister, ships, other entities

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong Kong-flagged vessels that are part of a shadow fleet that helps disguise Iranian oil shipments.

Hamas hails Yemen's resumption of retaliatory op in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Hamas resistance movement has praised Yemen for resuming its maritime operation against Israeli vessels, saying the move shows the nation's "genuine commitment" to continue supporting Palestine.

Iran summons ambassadors of E3 over UNSC meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Germany over their joint attempt with the United States at the United Nations Security Council against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

Families of Iranian terrorism victims demand justice at UNHR

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – A group of Iranian families of the terrorism victims have presented their cases at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and called for the support of the European states to the terrorist groups to end.

Israeli jets conduct several strikes in southern Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Media reports from Syria reported on Thursday afternoon a series of airstrikes by the Israeli regime's fighter jets on an area in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

Jolani announces formation of national security council

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Syria's self-proclaimed President Abu Muhammad Jolani laso known as Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Wednesday to form the country's national security council, according to a statement from his office.

China urges for 'diplomatic' solution to Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – China called on Thursday for a "diplomatic" resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks.

Polish president urges US to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Polish President Andrzej Duda called on the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland as a deterrent against future Russian attack, he said in an interview with the Financial Times published on March 13.

Russian MoD:

Russian forces liberate largest Ukrainian-held town in Kursk

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Russian military has dislodged remaining Ukrainian forces from the town of Sudzha, the largest settlement taken by Kiev’s troops in their incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has announced.

Vatan (Patriotic) Party Chairman Doğu Perinçek:

Syria needs a state authority to stop bloodshed

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The chairman of Vatan (Patriotic) Party Chairman in Turkey Doğu Perinçek says that The priority in Syria is the establishment of a State Authority to stop the bloodshed.

Araghchi says Tehran will not talk to US under threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister says that Tehran will not enter direct talks with US unless Washington guarantees talks free from threats.

Putin visits battlefields in Kursk

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin dressed in camouflage as he addressed troops in Kursk.

Ukrainian forces encircled in Kursk Region: Russia’s top gen.

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region, western Russia, have been encircled and isolated, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said on Tuesday.

Iran-Belarus defense cooperation to broaden: Gen. Nasirzadeh

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said at the end of a visit to Minsk, the capital of Belarus on Thursday that the defense relations between the two nations will broaden in the future.

Iran envoy dismisses US, UK, French allegations at UN meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the allegations leveled by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Houthi says any Israeli ship in Red Sea will be targeted

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) - Leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement said that Yemen has resumed its ban on Israeli ships as the deadline passed for reopening Gaza’s crossings, warning that the Yemenis will target any Israeli-bound ships.

5 soldiers killed in bomb attack in southwestern Colombia

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia has left five soldiers dead and six others wounded, according to local media reports.

US sanctions Sweden-based org. for alleged links to Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department said Wednesday that the Treasury has imposed sanctions on "Swedish gang and leader" based on their alleged links to the Iranian government.

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov late Wednesday.

At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Armed forces in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources said on Tuesday.

Canada to announce over $20 bln tariff for Trump metal tariff

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Canada will announce Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) in retaliatory tariffs in response to 25% steel and aluminum tariffs that US President Donald Trump has leveled, a senior Canadian government official said Wednesday.

Emirati delegation hands over Trump's letter to Iran FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates and his accompanying Emirati delegation handed over a letter from the US President Donald Trump to Iran in meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister.