US imposes new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed new sanctions on Iran as part of its continued hostile measures against the country.

Enduring Long March spirit boosts China rejuvenation drive

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enduring spirit of the historic Long March continues to boost China's drive for national rejuvenation.

Xi congratulates Central Institute of Socialism

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Central Institute of Socialism, celebrating its 70th founding anniversary.

Haghshenas grabs Iran 2nd gold in para taekwondo in Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Hamed Haghshenas won the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Para Games by defeating Uzbekistan’s Umarjon Muydinov on Wednesday.

Putin tells Witkoff is ready to help resolve US-Iran conflict

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a meeting with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed Moscow's willingness to assist in resolving the conflict between Iran and the United States.

Yemeni military attacks Saudi operations room in Aden

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced Wedenesday that they had targeted the Saudi enemy's operations room in Aden with a ballistic missile.

UKMTO reports new maritime incident off Iraqi shores

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – UKMTO said on Wednesday it has received a report of an incident 28NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq.

Iran unveils advanced quantum labs. at 3 academic centers

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran has opened three advanced teaching laboratories for quantum optics and quantum information at three academic centers, including University of Isfahan, Shahid Beheshti University, and Sharif University of Technology.

Gen. Shekarchi:

US, Israel not to escape from quagmire of death

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's senior Armed Forces Spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi has warned US’s Trump and Israeli’s Netanyahu, sayin that you could not able to escape the death quagmire in which you are trapped by saber-rattling and threats.

Spokesman:

Iran’s naval blockade runs contrary to intl. law, UN Charter

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A spokesman for Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said that Iran’s naval blockade is a violation of international law, emphasizing Iran has reserved right to lodge complaint against US.

Iran cabinet reviews rebuilding of refineries, oil, gas sites

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's cabinet reviewed the latest steps to rebuild the country's refineries and oil and gas facilities, especially in the South Pars region, and ordered weekly progress reports.

Iran defense minister vows new-tech focus on targets

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi said responding to repeated threats is not a war of words for Iran but a matter of turning threats into greater readiness and more effective defensive power.

Israeli regime attacks several areas in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Lebanese media reported an Israeli air attack in Zawtar, near Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon.

Projectile strikes tanker west of Oman’s Bukha: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – An ⁠unknown projectile struck a tanker ⁠11 nautical miles ⁠west of Oman’s Bukha on Wednesday.

Iran's Navaei wins para judo gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Ali Navaei won gold in the men's over-95kg J1 para judo at the Para Asian Games in Nagoya.

France extends partial curfews to quell unrest

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Authorities across France extended partial curfews on Tuesday after overnight restrictions helped restore calm following violent weekend protests.

Gaza Health Ministry warns of hospital power collapse

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Ministry of Health has warned that supplies of oil required to operate electric generators across hospitals in the enclave have completely run out.

IRGC dep. commander:

Iran Armed Forces have op.-intelligence superiority in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mostafa Izadi has said that IRGC Navy and Aerospace Forces have operational and intelligence superiority over the strategic Hormuz Strait.