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Taiwan, US to hold Monterey Talks in July

TEHRAN, Jun 07 (MNA) – Despite Beijing's repeated warnings, Taiwan and the US is scheduled to hold annual Monterey Talks in Washington, D.C. this July.

New fighting reported in Sudan capital as ceasefire expires

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) –Sudan's army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have resumed fighting in the capital Khartoum after the expiration of a temporary ceasefire, which entered into force last month.

Heavy gunfire, blasts heard in Sudan’s capital Khartoum

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard in Sudan’s capital Khartoum following days of tension between the army and a powerful paramilitary group.

Greece says intercepted armed Turkish fighter jets

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Greek media have reported dog fights between Greek and Turkish fighter jets as 20 Turkish F-16s allegedly violated Greek airspace.

NATO won't give up Open Door Policy: Stoltenberg

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Western bloc's member states 'will make every effort' to find a political way forward with Russia, but will not give up on its 'core principles', including its open door policy for membership, Stoltenberg said Wednesday.

No tensions on Iran's northwestern borders: Gen. Fadavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Deputy commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) General Ali Fadavi has said that although there have been mischiefs on Iran's northwestern borders recently, there have not been tensions.

Iran observing ongoing developments in Tunisia

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran's spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs said on Tues. that the Islamic Republic is fully observing the current developments in Tunisia.

S. Koreans remaining in Afghanistan urged to leave by July

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – All South Koreans remaining in Afghanistan must leave the country by no later than July.

US Navy warship enters Black Sea amid tensions with Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A US Navy destroyer has entered the Black Sea as tensions continued to simmer around Russian involvement in Ukraine.

Kim's sister warns Seoul of propaganda leaflets consequences

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has warned South Korea that their recent failure to stop North Korean defectors from spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets will have consequences.

Ukraine expels Russian diplomat

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – In a tit-for-tat move on Tuesday, Ukraine expelled the Russian consul general in Odessa.

Cairo concerned about Abu Dhabi suspicious actions: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Egyptian sources say tensions between Cairo and Abu Dhabi have escalated to the point where the Egyptian president has ordered a review of recent relations between some Egyptian officials and the UAE.

B-52 bombers return to Indo-Pacific amid US-China tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Four US B-52 Stratofortress bombers have returned to a base in Guam after three years, under the pretext of conducting deterrence missions in the Indo-Pacific region, an American Air Force base said in a press release.

Clashes renewed in Tunis between security forces & protestors

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Sources have informed about the deployment of Tunisian army forces in different provinces of the country and renewed clashes between the forces and protestors.

Sudan, Ethiopia dispatch armed forces to common border areas

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Following the escalation of tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia, both sides have dispatched military forces to common border areas.

US to shut down two consulates in Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Following the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Washington over US accusations against Russia over cyberattacks on US government agencies, Washington announced plans to close its two remaining consulates in Russia.

PGCC Sec. Gen. accuses Iran of creating tension in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – On baseless and repetitive allegations, Secretary-General of the PGCC accused Iran of creating tensions in countries in the region such as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.

Three Indian soldiers killed in clashes along China border

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Three Indian soldiers were killed during a "violent face-off" with Chinese troops along the countries' de facto border in the Himalayas late Monday, the Indian army said in a statement.

Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at Barbi Masjid site

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Pakistan has condemned the Indian government's decision to proceed with the construction of a mandir at the site of the historic Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

Russia calls for restraint amid US-Iran tensions

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday that Moscow is concerned by the US threats to Iran amid tensions in the Persian Gulf and is calling on both sides to exercise restraint.

Russia, Turkey agreed to reduce tensions in Syria's Idlib

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – Russia and Turkey have agreed to reduce tensions on the ground in Syria’s Idlib province while continuing military action there, the Russian foreign ministry said on Saturday following several days of talks in Ankara.