Saudi-backed commander killed in Ta’izz

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – A high-ranking Saudi-backed mercenary commander has been killed along with several of his escorts as Yemeni Armed Forces continue to make advances in the country’s strategic southwestern province of Ta’izz.

Yet another tanker hit in Hormuz Strait; Ambrey

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – British maritime security firm Ambrey reported another incident in the Strait of Hormuz for ships on Friday.

Iran’s Zare claims gold in 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Amirhossein Zare from Iran bagged a gold medl in wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday.

Saudi warplanes strike areas in northern Yemen: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Local Yemeni media reported on Friday that Saudi warplanes have carried out airstrikes on areas in northern Yemen.

Two Zionists killed, injured in plane carsh in Haifa

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Zionist Israeli regime's officials announced one settler was killed another was injured in a light plane crash in Haifa.

Iran volleyball team adavances to 2026 Asian Games final

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s volleyball team booked their place in the final of the 2026 Asian Games after producing a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan 3-0 in the semifinals on Friday.

Abdevali bags Iran’s 12th gold medal in 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Alireza Abdevali, Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler, seized a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday.

World ‘amazed’ by Iranian nation’s ‘courage, resilience

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s response to US and Israeli aggression, saying the whole world is "amazed" by the Iranian nation’s "courage, heroism and resilience."

US expelled from Iraq, suffered humiliating defeat: Qaani

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says the United States has been expelled from Iraq and has suffered a humiliating defeat against Iran.

US to see Iran's power in battlefield: Defense chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister said claims of destroying Iran's defence industry change nothing, warning that the enemy will see Iranian capability and initiative on the battlefield.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons UK envoy over PM's claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran following the baseless accusations made by the British prime minister against the country. 

Diesel prices in Europe hit record high

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The average price of diesel in Europe has hit an all time high of 2.24 euros ($2.53) per litre, according to EU commission data.

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on regional developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held phone talks Thursday on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.

Death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza rises to 74,04

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Eight people have been killed and 26 wounded in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip over the latest 24-hour reporting period, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

UN chief calls for global shift away from nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that the world has lived under the nuclear shadow for more than eight decades and that future generations must not.

Prime Minister:

Iraq's territory not to be used to threaten neighbours

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has hailed the withdrawal of US troops and international forces from Iraq as “the realisation of full and comprehensive Iraqi sovereignty”.

IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the full withdrawal of American forces, calling it a historic victory and the dawn of West Asia's liberation from the yoke of the "Great Satan."

Six terrorists killed in IRGC operation in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Quds base said it identified and struck a terrorist team planning an operation in the region, killing six members of a takfiri terrorist group and seizing explosive packages.

Israeli artillery hits areas near Syria’s Quneitra

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Israeli military targeted areas around the eastern Samdaniya village in northern Quneitra with artillery fire, local sources in Syria reported.

Oil prices hold steady amid US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Oil prices held largely steady during early trading in Asia on Thursday.

Yahya Saree:

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen in 51 new strikes

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces spokesman said Saudi warplanes carried out 51 airstrikes and missile attacks on Yemen in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of attacks in the latest round of conflict to more than 1,200.