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Ukraine will lose if US ceases military aid: Zelensky

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The end of US military aid to Kyiv will lead to Ukraine's defeat in the armed conflict with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Over genocide in Gaza;

US senators call to block arms sales to Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A group of US senators has called on Washington to end its arms sales to Israel, saying the United States is playing a key role in Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.

US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) –The US embassy in Kyiv has received information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday and will be closed, the US Department of State Consular Affairs said in a statement.

Vicinity of US base in northeastern Syria comes under attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The vicinity of an illegal US base in northeastern Syria was targeted by a shelling attack.

Pentagon admits;

US arsenals shrinking amid Ukraine, West Asia crises

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Washington’s military assistance to Ukraine and Israel is "eating into" the United States’ own stocks of advanced weapons, including air defense systems and missiles, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Samuel Paparo said.

Ukraine carries out first attack with US ATACMS missiles

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – After months of refusal, President Joe Biden finally authorized Ukraine on Sunday, November 17, to carry out deep strikes in Russia with ballistic missiles supplied by the United States, as Kyiv had long demanded.

Iran, China, US, Russia to attend Vietnam defense expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Companies from different countries including Iran, China, Russia and the United States will showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi in December, Vietnam's defense ministry said on Tuesday.

US aircraft carrier leaves Middle East region

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has left the Middle East, marking only the second time in over a year that no US Navy aircraft carriers are present in the region.

US envoy arrives in Beirut to hold cease-fire talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – US special envoy Amos Hochstein early arrived in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday to resume cease-fire talks with top Lebanese officials.

Borrell confirms US greenlit deeper strikes inside Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell confirmed that the US lifted restrictions for US-supplied missiles to be used for strikes up to 300 kilometers inside Russia.

Iran warns incoming Trump admin against maximum pressure

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) –  Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned the incoming US administration that any attempt to reimpose “maximum pressure” on Tehran would be doomed to failure.

Serbian deputy PM:

US decision to allow strikes on Russia could trigger WW III

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The US President's decision to permit Kyiv to use US weapons for attacks deep into Russian territory will have catastrophic consequences for the entire world, potentially escalating into World War III, Serbian Deputy PM said.

Iran will respond to Israeli threats in its own way: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the Zionist regime's threats against Iran are against international law and Iran will respond in its own way and appropriately.

Lawmaker:

Iran should change nuclear policy due to current situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian has underscored the need for a shift in the country’s nuclear policy to ensure deterrence against enemies.

12 injured, 2 killed in shooting incidents in New Orleans

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – New Orleans Police are investigating two incidents, a shooting and a homicide, linked to a second line event on Sunday afternoon.

North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his country's military for a "limitless" expansion of its nuclear program to counter US-led threats, in comments reported on Monday.

US authorizes use of its long-range weapons to strike Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range ballistic missiles to strike inside Russia, an American media said, citing US officials.

Yemeni official:

US no more than heap of straw in eyes of Yemenis

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Mohammad Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council said that his country harbors no fear of Donald Trump's return, dismissing the US as essentially nothing more than a heap of straw in the eyes of Yemenis.

Japan troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the US, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.

Xi says he will work with Trump team as he meets Biden

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump as he held his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker :

US ceasefire proposal “unacceptable”, "non-negotiable"

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri announced that he received a US proposal for a ceasefire as Israel’s assault on Lebanon continues.

China warns US over getting involved in S China Sea disputes

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The United States should not interfere in territorial disputes in the South China Sea or encourage impulsion to make provocations there, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden.

Iran ready for nuclear coop. if IAEA takes interaction path

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is ready for cooperation on its nuclear energy program in case the UN nuclear agency takes the path of interaction.

US, Japan, South Korea to set up secretariat to advance coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The leaders of the US, Japan, and South Korea agreed on Friday to form a secretariat to help advance their trilateral cooperation.

US pilots detail challenges faced during Op. True Promise

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US F-15 pilots have recounted to media their struggles the night of Iran's Operation True Promise in April, detailing high risks and low levels of preparedness.

US greatest threat to space security: Chinese defense Spox.

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Facts have proven that the United States is the greatest threat to space security and the biggest instigator of the space arms race, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Friday.

Russia awaits Trump’s proposals on Ukrainian settlement

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that he has no idea how US President-elect Donald Trump intends to settle the crisis in Ukraine, but Moscow looks forward to seeing what he comes up with.

Lebanese Resistance icon released after 40 years in France

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A French court has ordered the release of Lebanese Resistance combatant Georges Abdallah, who was arrested some 40 years ago.

Iran vows to pursue assassination of Martyr Soleimani

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran would pursue the assassination of Martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani through legal and judicial authorities, the country's diplomatic mission in the United Nations stressed.

US appeals court reverses $1.68 billion judgment against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – A US appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $1.68 billion judgment against Iran’s Central Bank.