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Iran embassy opens memorial book for Israel attack martyrs

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The memorial book for the martyrs and victims of the Zionist regime's military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran was opened at the Iranian embassy in North Korea.

Iran win North Korea 3-0 in AFC Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran football team beat North Korea 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

By: Fatemeh Amouzad

Press conference of Iran, North Korea natl. football teams

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A press conference for the Iranian and North Korean national teams was held at Azadi Sports Complex on Monday.

US senate to remove Syria from rogue states list

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – US Senate approved on Saturday a decision to remove Syria from the long-standing list of so-called "rogue states".

N Korea leader vows 'unconditional support' for Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated Pyongyang's "unconditional support" for Moscow, particularly in its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Tehran to host Iran, N. Korea match in 2026 WC qualifier

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The match between Iran and North Korea football teams in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will be held in Tehran.

N Korea reports 'serious' accident at warship launch ceremony

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – A serious accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while leader Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with him calling it a "criminal act" that could not be tolerated

Kim Jong-un tells North Korean army to prepare for war

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that the most “crucial task” for the country’s armed forces is to make “full preparations for war”.

Putin thanks N. Korea for its help in liberating Kursk region

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday reaffirmed his country’s thanks for North Korea’s support to Moscow in retaking its border region of Kursk, where Ukraine had launched an incursion in August last year.

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – North Korea confirmed for the first time it had deployed troops to Russia.

North Korea unveils 5,000-tonne warship

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – North Korea unveiled the new 'Kim Jong Un style' 5,000-tonne warship on Saturday.

US transfers Patriot missiles from South Korea to West Asia

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – US and South Korean military authorities have agreed to transfer some of the Patriot air defense systems deployed in South Korea to the West Asia.

Trump says Ukraine talks see progress

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is confident that talks on settling the conflict in Ukraine are making progress, he confirmed while answering reporters' questions at the White House.

N Korea tests fire new anti-aircraft missile system

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) –North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of the country’s latest anti-aircraft missile system as Russia’s security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks.

Russia's top security official Shoigu arrives in North Korea

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – A top Russian security official traveled to North Korea on Friday to meet leader Kim Jong Un, after North Korea recently reportedly sent additional troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

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North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) –  North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s military said, hours after South Korean and US troops kicked off large annual combined drills, which the North views as an invasion rehearsal.

N Korea warns of ‘toughest response’ to South Korea-US drill

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – North Korea issued a warning to Seoul on Friday, threatening the “toughest response” should the annual joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States proceed in the coming weeks.

N Korea's Kim inspects 'nuclear-powered submarine' project

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea slams US military provocations

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has strongly condemned the United States’ political and military provocations after a US Navy aircraft carrier visited the South Korean port of Busan.

North Korea launches strategic cruise missiles: Report

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) –  North Korea says it has launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its west coast earlier this week to prove nuclear deterrence.

Putin meets with senior North Korean official in Kremlin

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin received a senior North Korean official at the Kremlin.

Necessary to establish 'some presence' in North Korea

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi considered it necessary to ensure the presence of the organization's experts in North Korea.

S Korea parliament presses for Yoon Suk Yeol removal as impeachment trial winds down

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) –South Korean President could try to impose martial law again or undermine constitutional institutions should he be reinstated, lawyers for parliament argued on Tuesday as his impeachment trial entered its final phase.

North Korea’s denuclearization no longer possible, MFA says

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – North Korea’s denuclearization is no longer possible, and Pyongyang will continue to strengthen its nuclear forces, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

North Korea says US should abandon military threats

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – North Korea said on Saturday that the United States should abandon military threats if it has concerns about its mainland safety, state media reported, citing an official at North Korea's defense ministry.

Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – North Korea has delivered Moscow "some 11,000 troops, missiles, 200 pieces of long-range artillery and a substantial amount of ammunition," the South Korean official said on Tuesday.

North Korean leader congratulates Iran on rev. anniv.

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – In a message to the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un congratulated Iran on the victory of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Tuesday.

US prolongs Ukraine conflict, North Korean leader says

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The US and Western countries are drawing out the conflict in Ukraine failing to defeat Russia strategically, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said.

Vowing to boost nuclear program;

North Korea slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to bolster his nuclear weapons program, state media reported Sunday.

N Korea says its nuclear weapons are not bargaining chip

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – North Korea said Saturday its nuclear weapons are not a bargaining chip, but designed for combat use against any attempts by its enemies to invade the North, reaffirming its stance to further develop its nuclear arsenal.