Ceasefire

Ukrainian defense chief:

Russia says satisfied with talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Russian delegation said after the talks with the Ukrainian side in Turkey that it was satisfied with the talks, adding that the talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking.

Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey, calls for ceasefire

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says is he ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "personally" in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war.

Iran welcomes ceasefire between India, Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA)– Welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized the importance of the two countries' efforts to ensure the de-escalation and lasting peace in the region.

Ukraine ready for 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Kiev is ready for a "full and unconditional" 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting on Monday.

India, Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – After a period of conflict and war, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire and laid down their arms.

US pressuring Israel to reach Gaza ceasefire deal

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The United States is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, to end the genocidal war in Gaza, as Washington seeks to move forward with an agreement with Saudi Arabia.

US, Yemeni Ansarullah reached a ceasefire mediated by Oman

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – American media say that a ceasefire was established between the United States and Yemeni Sanaa government as a result of negotiations between the two sides mediated by Oman last week.

Kremlin rebuffs Zelensky’s ceasefire proposal

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for a 30-day ceasefire, saying “nuances” raised earlier by Russia’s Vladimir Putin remain unresolved.

Putin orders unexpected three-day ceasefire on May 8-10

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.

Rubio warns if it's not possible to end the war in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that if it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, the United States needs to abandon its efforts and move on.

Ansarullah leader:

Israel violates ceasefire in Gaza with the US support

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Leader of Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi describes the Israeli measures as genocide against the Palestinian nation.

France strongly condemns continued Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the Israeli continued attacks on Gaza Strip.

Nearly 900 killed since Israel resumed attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Almost 900 Palestinians have been killed and about 2,000 injured since Israel resumed hostilities in the Gaza Strip.

14 more Gazans killed in Israeli attacks despite ceasefire

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Israeli army killed 14 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll since October 2023 to 48,572, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.

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.

2 killed in Israeli airstrike in N Lebanon despite ceasefire

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Two people were killed Thursday in a new Israeli airstrike in northwestern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement in place, said media reports.

Hamas declares end of ceasefire deal first phase

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Hamas has announced the completion of the first phase of its ceasefire agreement with Israel following the seventh round of prisoner exchanges.

Israeli regime ready to discuss phase 2 of ceasefire

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Israeli negotiations team will receive instructions from the cabinet after a meeting set for Monday evening.

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a US lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning said on Saturday.

Top American diplomat in Tel Aviv for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East visit, where he is expected to discuss the release of Israeli prisoners and the next phase of regional agreements.

Gaza captives to be freed as planned: Hamas

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Hamas says the group will continue “to implement the [Gaza ceasefire] agreement in accordance with what was signed, including the exchange of prisoners according to the specified timetable”.

Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss ceasefire implementation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – A Hamas delegation headed by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has arrived in the Egyptian capital to discuss the implementation of the agreement, according to a statement by the movement.

Amnesty slams US for hosting Netanyahu despite ICC warrant

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) –Amnesty International criticized the US on Tuesday for hosting Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon’s government, Resistance

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, reaffirmed Tehran's support for Lebanon’s stability.

Hamas delegation headed by Musa Abu Marzouk visits Moscow

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – A delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) headed by "Musa Abu Marzouk", deputy head of the movement's political bureau visited Moscow and held talks with Russian officials.

Loud explosion heard in Jenin in occupied West Bank

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The local media in Palestine on Thursday announced that a massive explosion took place in the West Bank city of Jenin.

European MPs express skepticism regarding Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – After 15 months of unprecedented death and destruction perpetrated by Israel and its Western allies, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to what's left of their homes in Gaza.

Iran FM spox:

Israel’s violation of ceasefire clear example of war crime

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has denounced the Israeli regime’s new crime in targeting Lebanese citizens returning home after a fragile ceasefire deal.