Iran Army Navy identifies violating oil tanker in east Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –Iran Army Navy has announced that an oil tanker violating maritime restrictions caught fire in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems and attempting to navigate through the area.

Senior cleric:

US claim on collapse of Iranian economy not realized

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Reacting to the remarks of the US secretary of state who had claimed Iran's economy would collapse, Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader said, “Not only Iran’s economy did not collapse, but also became stronger, viable."

IRGC chief praises Iranian youth performance on intl. stages

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The IRGC chief commander hailed that victory of Iran’s U-23 Greco-Roman wrestling team at the World Championships in the US, stressing Iran is a land that nurtures champions, men of valor who hoists the flag of Iran worldwide.

Russian FM Lavrov to visit Iran next week for mutual talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday announced that Sergey Lavrov will pay a working visit to Tehran on October 19 to meet and hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

Iran slams Colombia’s opening of embassy in Occupied Al-Quds

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied al-Quds, describing the move as contrary to the United Nations Charter and the fundamental principles of international law.

Pezeshkian arrives in Armenia for Intl. Biodiversity Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Armenia’s capital of Yerevan to attend the 17th Summit of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17).

Pezeshkian departs for Armenia for CBD Conference

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for Yerevan early on Friday to attend the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

FM spox:

Iran urges UK not to conceal its insecurity role in West Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has called on the British government not to conceal its destructive role in insecurity in the West Asian region by deflecting blame.

Army chief cmdr.:

If Iran rights not respected, Hormuz Strait to remain closed

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said should the inalienable rights of the Iranian nation are not observed, restrictions regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz will continue.

Yemen warns Saudi airspace, airports unsafe

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree renewed a warning to airlines, airport staff and passengers that Saudi airspace and airports are unsafe, with Mecca and Medina airports exempt.

Iran Army Navy:

Violating oil tanker catches fire in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker that had switched off its tracking systems caught fire in a prohibited zone in the Sea of Oman, east of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Army Navy said.

Pezeshkian:

Bombs, missiles cannot force Iranian nation to surrender

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that bombs and missiles cannot force the country to surrender.

Qatar condemns Colombia’s opening of embassy in al-Quds

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Colombia’s opening of its embassy to occupied Palestine in al-Quds on Wednesday.

Yemeni armed forces reject Saudi claim of attack on Medina

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree rejected Saudi Arabia's claims of an attack toward Medina, calling it a big and blatant lie.

Israeli regime launches fresh attacks southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Zionist regime carried out another round of attacks on southern Lebanese territories on Thursday.

Army official:

Strait of Hormuz closed, transit must be coordinated

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran's deputy army coordinator said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit requires coordination, citing rising US gasoline prices as proof.