USA

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.

Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.

Velayati says,

Israel, allies miscalculated Iran's capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that the Israeli regime and its allies had miscalculated Iran’s social cohesion and military capabilities during the 12-day war.

Iran declares Royal Canadian Navy terrorist organization

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran has declared the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization in response to the Canadian government's blacklisting of the IRGC.

Shamkhani warns;

Any aggression against Iran to face immediate response

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani has warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a swift and decisive response, emphasizing the country’s independent defensive capabilities.

Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.

US strike on alleged drug vessel in Pacific Ocean kills 2

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean.

Gaza, Iran top agenda as Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss key regional files, with Gaza and Iran at the top of the agenda.

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.

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.

Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.

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.

US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ⁠President Donald Trump said.

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.

US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.

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).

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.

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.

Trump says;

Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.

US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a naval operations base in Busan on Tuesday.

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.

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.

US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.