Ukraine war

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.”

New round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks to take place in Geneva

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17-18.

Orban criticizes Brussels as threat to Hungary’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty.

Large Flamingo missile production line destroyed in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – One of Ukraine's Flamingo missile production lines was destroyed in a missile strike, Vladimir Zelensky announced at a news conference on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Kremlin says:

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin said on Friday that the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for the next week.

Orban says Ukraine is enemy of Hungary: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has branded Ukraine an “enemy” over its demands that Hungary stop buying Russian oil and gas.

US seeks to end conflict in Ukraine by summer: Zelensky

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The United States is aiming to conclude the conflict in Ukraine by summer and will likely pressure Kiev to achieve this goal, Vladimir Zelensky says.

Ukraine-Russia talks ends without a breakthrough

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of US-led talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday without a breakthrough towards ending Europe’s most deadly conflict since the second world war.

Ukraine reports conclusion of Abu Dhabi talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Consultations in Abu Dhabi between representatives of Russia, the US, and Ukraine have wrapped up, according to sources from Kiev.

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.