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IRGC vows to defend Iran resolutely

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the country with full might.

Iran voices deep concern over developments in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has expressed deep concern over recent developments in Syria, condemning a terrorist attack and warning against the suppression of civilians.

Iran rejects claims of embassy staff exit from Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran says its embassy in Venezuela remains fully operational, rejecting the distorted reports.

Iran dares Grossi to make brave decision

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran has called on the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill his legal obligations and denounce attacks on Iran’s nuclear installations.

Foreign Ministry:

Any future talks with US must be based on diplomatic norms

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has emphasized that any future negotiations with the United States must adhere to established diplomatic norms, amid ongoing reports of Iraqi efforts to facilitate a round of talks in Baghdad.

Tehran rejects Guterres report as 'baseless'

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has dismissed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent report as lacking a legal basis, criticizing European countries for exploiting UN mechanisms under US pressure.

Somaliland not recognized by any country: FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as “meaningless,” warning it serves to destabilize the Horn of Africa and undermine regional unity.

Iran holds conference on Gen. Soleimani thoughts, efforts

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Tehran on Monday hosted an international conference named “Diplomacy and Resistance in the School of Lieutenant General Soleimani.”

Iran Army at peak readiness to confront enemies

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Army warned that any hostile action by adversaries would receive a crushing response, reaffirming its full readiness to defend the nation.

Iran ready to respond forcefully to any hostile act

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said it will not allow any harm to be inflicted on the country or its people, warning that any renewed hostile act would be met with a stronger response.

Iran VP says;

Space achievements reflect defiance of sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the country’s space technologies clearly demonstrate national progress despite the unjust sanctions.

UAE taken measures to reduce tensions in Yemen, FM says

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart that his country has taken measures to reduce tensions in Yemen.

Iran, Saudi Arabia exchange views on regional developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a telephone conversation, exchanging views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

Lavrov:

Iran exercises maximum restraint in view of provocations

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran shows maximum restraint and demonstrates openness to dialogue in response to all the West’s provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.

Iran, Qatar urge end to attacks on civilians in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers exchanged views on developments in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen during a telephone call.

Ambassador to Baghdad:

US spying on Iran over Iraqi airspace

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has announced that Tehran has identified American reconnaissance flights using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iranian territory.

Report;

Iraq says it is preparing to host Iran-US Talks in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani reportedly said his country is making efforts to arrange a bilateral meeting between Iran and the United States in Baghdad to resume dialogue.

US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

Iran to keep fuel cargo seized from foreign tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The chief justice of Iran’s Hormozgan Province says a recently seized tanker and its fuel cargo worth more than five million dollars will be transferred to government ownership.

Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.

Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.