Massive explosion reported in Syria's Damascus

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Local Syrian media reported on Wednesday night a massive explosion near Damascus International Airport.

Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.

Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.

Nominees for Rasoul Prize announced

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The shortlist for the second edition of the Rasul Medal was recently released. The winners are to be announced in November and honored at a ceremony in December.

1st homemade 2-MW wind turbine linked to Iran’s Natl. grid

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran has connected its first fully domestically designed and manufactured 2-megawatt wind turbine to the national electricity grid, the energy minister announced.

Unknown projectile hit a tanker in Hormuz: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday reported that an unknown projectile struck a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi submits US officials’ proposal to Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has presented the proposal of the United States on the negotiations to President Pezeshkian, the government spokeswoman announced.

2 men convicted in killing 4 security forces hanged in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary said on Wednesday that two men involved in killing four security forces during January riots were executed.

Islamabad says backs Riyadh under defense pact

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan defense minister, without referring to Saudi Arabia's widespread aggression against Yemen, defended Riyadh and said Pakistan's military capability would be placed at Saudi Arabia's disposal under a defense agreement.

Yemen downs Saudi ScanEagle surveillance drone over Sa'ada

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Yemeni forces shot down a Saudi military ScanEagle surveillance drone over Saada Province on Wednesday.

MoD spox:

Iran seeks peace but defends its rights, security, interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The spokesperson of Iran’s Defense Ministry says Tehran seeks peace while defending its rights, security, and interests, adding that recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights would pave the way for ending the conflict.

Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv flight sends signal, diverted to S Arabia

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Israeli media have reported on Wednesday that a flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia over concerns about a possible hijacking.

Iran's deputy economy minister:

Latest US campaign targeting Iran economy, trade failed

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy economy minister has announced that Tehran moved to keep foreign trade flowing despite Washington’s latest campaign targeting Iranian commerce and economic infrastructure which has doomed to failure.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Iran’s naval power protecting security of shipping lines

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy terms Iran's naval power as a factor in safeguarding the national interests, ensuring regional security, and protecting the security of communications and shipping lines.

"Iranophobia" project has now been neutralized: 1st VP says

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said that as Iranophobia has been foiled in post-war condition, it is high time to play new leading role in the region.

Iran, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Qatar PM slams Israel strike on Doha amid mediation efforts

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stated that “we were attacked by Israel while we were mediating and trying to push for Trump’s proposal at that time in Doha”.

Iran condemns Netanyahu's visit to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates, warning of the very dangerous consequences of the Israeli regime's presence in the region.