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Iranian weightlifters win six medals at Asian c'ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian weightlifters Ilia Salehipour and Alireza Abbaspour won six medals at the 2024 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships held in Qatar.

Iran develops technology to extract shale oil from reservoirs

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Researchers from the Technical Faculties Campus of Tehran University, in collaboration with the Exploration Department of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), have developed technology to extract shale oil from reservoirs.

Govt. Spox.:

Iran in diplomatic consultations to reopen embassy in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is holding diplomatic consultations to reopen the embassy in Damascus.

Iran rejects claims of TRT Persian Channel license

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has announced that, contrary to published reports, the TRT Persian channel does not possess an operating license.

VP Aref:

Entire region benefits from good ties between Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized the need to strengthen relations between Iran and Russia, highlighting that good ties between the two countries will benefit the entire region.

Expert on Syria:

"Talking about the end of Iran's role in Syria is naive"

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A political observer has said that Iran's role in Syria after the fall of President Bashar Assad's government is not over, adding that Iran was in the country to prevent the fall of governments in Syria's neighbors.

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Iran releases fourth national human rights report

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has published the fourth national report on human rights developments and achievements under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism.

Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov dies at 97

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian actress, dubber, and poet Zhaleh Olov has passed away at the age of 97.

Iran Air launches new route from Bandar Abbas to Doha

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s National Flag Carrier (Homa) says that as of December 23, it will increase the number of its international flights by launching a new route from the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas to Doha.

Iran, Russia to sign strategic partnership agreement in Jan.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian may hold a meeting to sign the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in January 2025, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Russian delegation in Tehran for talks (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A political delegation from Russia arrived in the Iranian capital on Monday morning to hold talks with Iranian officials.

Iranian Deputy FM:

US hostage-taking of Iranian nationals violation of intl. law

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat condemned the US move to take Iranian nationals hostage under the guise of circumvention of illegal and unilateral sanctions.

Iran comments on contact status with Syria transitional govt.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has commented on the contact status between the Islamic Republic and the transitional government in Syria.

IRGC's power beyond borders of Iran: General Salami

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – IRGC forces carried out the True Promise operation themselves, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said, adding that IRGC's power is beyond the borders of Iran.

Iranian short film receives award at Spanish festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian short film “Twenty-One Weeks Later” written and directed by Nasrin Mohammadpour has received an award at the 11th La Mirada Tabú Film Festival, which was held in Zaragoza, Spain.

Iran edged by China at Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran would have hoped for third position but lost to China 12-11 at the Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 held in Turkey.

IRGC Navy chief:

Iran Armed Forces ready to defend country's borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says that the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces are ready to defend the land and water borders of the country.

Iraqi Kurdistan calls for expanding cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The head of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Foreign Relations Department, Safeen Dizayee, has called for boosting bilateral cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

PMF launches campaign over Gen. Soleimani martyrdom anniv.

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) launched a campaign on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Iranian girls shine at 2024 Asian weightlifting C'ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian female weightlifters snatched colorful medals at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Qatar.

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'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.

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.