Iran

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.

Iraq's halted gas supplies from Iran seen resuming

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iraq’s supply of gas from Iran is expected to ​resume within a week, an engineer at the electricity ministry told Western media on ⁠Wednesday.

Iran condoles Libya over death of army Cmdr. in plane crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran has offered condolences to Libya following the death of the Libyan army chief of staff in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.

UN envoy:

Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Gen. Shekarchi says;

Iran's missile power still unused, ready to confront enemy

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Armed Forces spokesman says that the country's naval, ground, and missile capabilities are fully prepared to confront any potential scenario, stressing that Tehran has not used its true missile power yet.

Iran's Kowsar satellite integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launcher

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The upgraded version of Iran’s Kowsar satellite has been successfully integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launch vehicle, marking a key milestone ahead of its scheduled launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Ulyanov says;

Iran has inalienable right to maintain its nuclear program

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that Iran has the legitimate right to maintain its national nuclear program.

UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.

Grossi claims;

Iran retains substantial portion of highly enriched uranium

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – IAEA chief Rafael Grossi claims that Iran continues to retain a substantial portion of highly enriched uranium after the June attack.

Iran closely monitoring all enemy movements: Army chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Emphasizing vigilance and preparedness, Army chief Hatami warned that Iran’s military is committed to confronting all hostile activities with unwavering resolve.

IRGC Spokesman says;

Public unity thwarted enemy’s plans in 12-day war

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The 12-day war with Israel ended in failure for Tel Aviv, as Iran’s popular unity and swift public response thwarted attempts to spark internal unrest, IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini says.

Iran rejects missile talks, says contacts with IAEA underway

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that the country’s missile program has been developed exclusively to defend Iran’s territorial integrity and is not subject to negotiation.

Tel Aviv warns US CENTCOM over Iran’s missile movements

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A US media outlet reports that Israel’s army chief has warned the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that Iran’s recent missile activity could be used as cover for a surprise attack.

Israeli media reveals hidden damage from Iran missile strikes

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – An Israeli media outlet has acknowledged that Iranian missiles inflicted significant damage during the 12-day war, impacts that Tel Aviv has so far kept out of the public narrative.

Pezeshkian says;

Iran-EAEU partnership can shape powerful region

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s president has outlined long-term strategic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as a foundation for regional strength and economic sovereignty.