Ukraine war

Massive drone attack taregts Russian capital

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Three people were injured in a drone attack near the Moscow Automobile Ring Road (MKAD), according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.

11 killed, injured in drone attack on Moscow Region

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Five people were killed and six injured in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow Region

Moscow claims 14 killed, 59 injured in Ukrainian drone attack

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Russia claimed the death toll from overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across the country rose to 14, while 59 people were reportedly injured, after authorities updated the number of casualties from the Krasnodar region.

Russia says to have controlled two more Ukrainian towns

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its forces had captured two more settlements in eastern and northeastern Ukraine.

Iraq dismantles sabotage teams affiliated with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Several sabotage cells responsible for a series of bombings across Iraq were smashed by the country’s intelligence forces.

Kremlin spox:

Iran is able to defend its rights after Ukraine drone attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Iran has the necessary capabilities to defend its rights, commenting on Ukraine’s drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Images of Iranian sailor killed in Ukraine attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran released on Monday an image of one of its sailors who was martyred in a Ukrainian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Caspian Sea.

Ukraine’s attack on Iranian ship ‘cannot go unanswered’: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered,” describing the strike as a blatant violation of the UN Charter.

Iran summons Ukrainian charge d’affaires over vessel attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over a Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured another.

Iran warns Ukraine after attack on commercial ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a military attack by Ukraine on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday morning, July 25.

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

Iran blasts UK’s decision to designate IRGC as terrorist org.

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the UK’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) designation as a so-called terrorist organization, warning Tehran reserves the right to take reciprocal measures in this regard.

Turkey hosts 2026 NATO Summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The 2026 NATO summit got underway in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and several partner countries for high-level discussions over the next two days.

Russia says captured 5 settlements in E Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that its forces took control of five settelments in eastern Ukraine on Saturday.

EU discussing new loan to Ukraine of 30-45 billion euros

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The European Union is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with a new loan of €30-45 bln in the event that the conflict continues after 2027.

Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from West

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Ukraine expects to receive at least $154 billion from its Western allies until 2030 to ensure its survival amid the special military operation.

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Zaporozhye nuclear plant

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces increased the number of drone strikes against facilities at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) last week.

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.

WB predicts 24% hike in energy prices in 2026

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The World Bank (WB) has forecast on Tuesday that energy prices may surge 24 percent in 2026 to their highest level since the Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted in 2022 due to the war in the West Asia.

Tehran book fair to be held online this year

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The 37th Tehran International Book Fair will be held online due to the specific conditions this year as a result of the war conditions.

Hezbollah calls Ukraine claim of aid to US, Israel ‘absurd’

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – A distinguished member of Hezbollah Resistance Movement termed Ukraine’s claims of readiness to help Israel and regional countries in the fight against Iran and the Resistance movements ‘absurd and baseless’.

Easter ceasefire declared by Russia expires

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Easter ceasefire declared by Russia from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until midnight (9:00 p.m. GMT) on April 12 has expired.

Easter truce announced by Putin coming into effect

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Russia will cease all attacks during an Easter truce, which will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12.

Iran rejects Ukraine’s baseless allegations

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's UN ambassador dismisses Ukraine’s allegations as unfounded and politically motivated, blaming Kiev for admitting involvement in supporting US-Israeli military actions against Iran.

Ukraine attack sends thousands in Russia into darkness

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – About 50,000 people were left without power in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday after alleged Ukrainian missiles struck it overnight, the regional governor said.

Tehran:

UNGA resolution on Ukraine fails to promote lasting peace

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has clarified its negative vote on a draft resolution concerning the Ukraine war.

Russia’s charge d’affaires in US:

Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The parties of the Ukrainian conflict are moving towards a settlement of the conflict, Russia’s charge d'affaires in the United States Andrey Ledenyov said.

Any new US strike on Iran is ‘playing with fire’: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new US strike on Iran is “playing with fire” and will have “serious consequences.”