Aoun reports of phone call with FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced his telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and support for a diplomatic solution for the region.

Pakistani PM meets SG of Mecca Agreement Nauman Mahmood

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received for a meeting Nauman Mahmood, the Secretary General of Mecaa Agreement.

Iran executes Kerman terror suspect convicted of enemy ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary says an armed terrorist, convicted of wounding several civilians, including a minor girl, in shooting during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression has been hanged.

Yemeni army targets Aramco, King Khalid Airport in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Yemeni Army Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said on Wednesday that the Armed Forces of the country targeted Aramco sites and King Khalid Airport in Riyadh with missiles and drones.

Iran central bank chief rejects economic collapse claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran's central bank governor dismissed claims that the country's economy is collapsing, saying it has shown notable resilience despite war, US sanctions and economic pressure.

Drone hit a boat off southern Iran port of Sirik, 3 injured

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Three fishermen have been injured after a fishing boat was struck in an incident involving an unidentified drone near Sirik port in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province, the provincial governor general’s office announced.

Americans say Trump misusing presidency for personal wealth

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A new poll has found that most Americans believe US President Donald Trump is misusing presidency for increasing his personal wealth.

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Iran Air to launch direct flight btw Zahedan, Quetta

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s National Flag Carrier [Iran Air] has announced that it will launch a direct flight between Iran’s Zahedan and Pakistan’s Quetta for the first time.

2 terrorists killed in joint operation in NW Pakistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Two terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation by security forces and police in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said Wednesday.

IRGC chief hails defense industry experts during imposed wars

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has praised the unsparing efforts of the specialists in the defense industry of the country during the two wars imposed by US and Israel against the country.

Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

Mehmedi bags Iran 1st gold medal at GR Wrestling C’ship in US

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) –Abolfazl Mehmedi of the Islamic Republic of Iran has secured the country's first coveted gold medal at the World Junior Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships in the United States, defeating his Armenian opponent 2–1 in the final.

AEOI chief:

Iran's nuclear tech. potentials 'par with advanced nations'

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that the country’s capabilities in nuclear science and technology are rival to those of the developed countries, showing Iran’s eye-catching progress in this field.

US lawmakers press Pentagon over civilian deaths in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A group of 77 US Congress members is “demanding answers” from the Pentagon on the protection of civilians after two deadly US strikes in Iran this year.

Oil prices edge higher as traders weigh Saudi supply risks

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Oil prices are continuing their upward trajectory, with Brent crude futures gaining 89 cents, or 0.8 percent, as of 00:30 GMT to reach $106.58 a barrel.

Iranian diplomat:

Trump’s remarks about Tehran destroying LA election rhetoric

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has slammed US President Donald Trump’s allegations that Iran can destroy Los Angeles and San Diego as a figment and campaign rhetoric.