Only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Preliminary ship-tracking data shows that only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

US Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Hegseth over Iran war

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – US Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has moved to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over his “abuse of power” and role in launching the United States’ “unlawful war” on Iran in February.

Oil minister:

Iran's oil facilities damaged in war on track for restoration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says that the reconstruction of oil industry facilities damaged during the US-Israeli-imposed war was progressing well.

No place for foreign forces in new regional order: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has ushered in a new regional order in which there will be no place for foreign forces in West Asia.

Iran slams German Chancellor Merz hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran has censured German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his “knowingly distorted” rhetoric regarding the US-Israeli war of aggression.

Saudi Arabia's "Wing Loong 2" drone shot down over Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Yemeni military said on Wednesday it shot down yet another Wing Loong 2 drone belonging to the Saudi agressor army.

Rezaei hails people's support for Islamic Establishment

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has praised pro-Islamic Establishment rallies held across Iran during night time amid the US-Israeli aggression.

Iran warns against growing use of AI in wars

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of science, research and technology warns that artificial intelligence could turn control over data into control over people and create an “invisible dictatorship,” raising concerns over its use in warfare.

Yemeni forces pounded Saudi Aramco, Khamis Mushait airbase

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A spokesman for Yemen Armed Forces has announced Yemeni forces have launched two operations: one against Aramco using dozens of missiles and drones, and another against Khamis Mushait airbase with several ballistic missiles.

Iran U23 football team start on high at 2026 Asian games

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran U23 football team defeated the UAE 3-1 in their opening match at the 2026 Asian games on Wednesday.

Iran plans to launch three satellites by year-end

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran plans to place three satellites from the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation into orbit simultaneously by the end of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2027).

IRGC spox:

Fabricated narratives cannot change realities on battlefield

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman for Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) ridiculed Hollywood-style account presented by US media about rescue of an American pilot in Iran, saying such fake narratives cannot change realities on battlefield.

Iran, Russia emphasize developing audit cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –Supreme Audit Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ahmadreza Dastgheib in a meeting with Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of Russia Boris Yuryevich Kovalchuk stressed the need to expand cooperation in the relevant field.

Gen. Shekarchi hails 200 nights of nationwide demonstration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Hailing the demonstration of noble nation of country for 200 nights, a senior Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces said presence of people is the greatest asset and motivation for Armed Forces in protecting country from threats.

Mecca Security Pact not to affect Pak ties with Iran: spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Mecca Defense Pact inked between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will not affect his country’s relations with Islamic Republic of Iran.

JANFADA campaign HQ spox:

The more a nation is ready during war, the more threat foiled

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A spokesman for the campaign titled JANFADA, literally meaning ‘ready to self-sacrifice’ pointed to US warmongering policy against Iran, stressing the more a nation is prepared during war, the more threats will be warded off.

Iran, Turkey to discuss security, border cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said a joint meeting between the interior ministries of Iran and Turkey will address border movements, security issues, trade exchanges, and counter-terrorism cooperation.

Maj. Gen. Heidari:

Continued US presence in region would result in heavy losses

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Lashing out at the US forces’ presence in the region, deputy chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran has achieved significant successes in the war, warning that US presence in region would result in heavy losses.

Zakharova:

US naval blockade against Iran violates international law

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said any blockade, sanctions or prevention of Iran's normal trade and logistics activities without UN Security Council approval is unacceptable and completely illegal.