Middle East

Iran, Japan diplomats hold political consultations in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The 16th round of political talks between the directors-general of the Iranian and Japanese foreign ministries was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran summons Cyprus ambassador over interventionist stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Cypriot ambassador in Tehran to protest the interventionist position regarding Iran’s territorial integrity.

Saudi Arabia launches artillery attack on Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia carried out artillery attacks on villages in Yemen’s border regions, according to local media reports.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah targets.

US deploys Shahed-136 clones to West Asia region

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The U.S. military has stood up its first operational unit armed with Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) kamikaze drones, a design reverse-engineered from the Iranian-designed Shahed-136, in the Middle East.

Saudi defense minister, US officials discuss regional issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) –  Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with senior US government officials at the White House in Washington.

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Gaza agreement opens door to new era of peace in Middle East

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) –  The agreement on the Gaza Strip signed in Sharm El-Sheikh opens the door to a new era of peace in the Middle East and is a turning point in history, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi said on Monday.

Qassem lauds Iran’s victory in US-Zionist aggression

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, addressed the “Iran in Solidarity” event held in Tehran,congratulating the Islamic Republic on the mythical steadfastness in face of the US-Zionist aggression.

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West Asia’s crisis rooted in foreign military policies

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran's UN ambassador said the situation in the West Asia region is deeply alarming, describing it as the result of interventionist and militaristic policies pursued by certain extra-regional powers.

Guardiola asks people to join pro-Gazan protest in Barcelona

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Manchester City manager called on people to voice their protest in solidarity with the innocent people of Gaza. 

Incident reported for a vessel in Yemen Aden Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Media have reported that a ship has been hit by a projectile in the Gulf of Aden next to Yemen.

Top Iranian security official to visit Saudi Arabia: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) will visit Saudi Arabia in the coming days, media in the region have reported.

Israel launches fresh air assault on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Israeli regime's military launched another drone attack on southern Lebanon.

Intl. Conference on Israeli State Terrorism by Iranian Inst.

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – An international conference on "Israeli State Terrorism" was convened by the Habilian Association, bringing together experts from Iran, Italy, Argentina, and Pakistan to mark Iran's National Day of Fight against Terrorism.

Iran missiles bypassed world's most advanced defense systems

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi says that the Iranian missiles passed through the world's most advanced defense systems during the 12-day Israeli-imposed war.

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Iran missiles cause $200 mn damage to Israel Haifa refinery

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Damage caused by an Iranian missile attack on Israel's Haifa Bay refinery and subsidiaries is estimated between $150 million and $200 million.

Trump, Putin hold extensive talks on Iran, Middle East

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Aide to the Russian President stated that Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump held a detailed phone conversation discussing developments in Iran, the Middle East, and Ukraine.

Russia ready to mediate between Israel, Iran: Kremlin aide

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to serve as a mediator between Iran and the Tel Aviv regime, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov says.

Mousavi, Pakpour fill in senior generals' posts in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed the former Army commander as the new chief of the staff of the Iranian armed forces and General Mohammad Pakpour as the new IRGC chief.

Trump again uses intmidating language against Iran

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has re-escalated his hostile rhetoric against Iran, warning of unspecified consequences if Tehran fails to act swiftly on what he called an American “proposal.”

Iran reacts to PKK dissolution

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has reacted to the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) group.

UN chief condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's ongoing attacks on Syrian territory, calling them "a violation of Syria's sovereignty."

Lavrov says situation in Middle East 'explosive'

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the situation in the Middle East "explosive" and pointed to the threats to stability of the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

Yemen attacks US warship with cruise missile in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces announced that they have targeted a support vessel of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman with missiles, as confrontations between Yemen and US forces intensify in the Red Sea.

Yemen attacks US aircraft carrier with missiles, drones

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted the U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman, with missiles and drones as it passed through the Red Sea, a military spokesperson announced.

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Iran readied missiles for potential response amid US threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump, a news outlet has learned.

Lebanese president orders army to confront Syrian Takfiris

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Lebanese President reacted to recent developments on the Lebanese-Syrian borders, ordering the army to confront the aggressor HTS forces from the Syrian side of the border.