Hormuz Strait is definitely in Iran's hands: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has rejected the US officials claims about Hormuz Strait, stressing the waterway is definitely in Iran's hands.

Saudi regime has committed war crimes against Yemen: Houthi

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi Arabia has committed war crimes against Yemen, adding that Yemen’s Sept. 21 revolution secured freedom and independence.

Iran FM:

Center linked to French embassy closed after many warnings

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has strongly rejected claims made by the French Foreign Ministry regarding the closure of the language center affiliated with the French Embassy.

Another incident reported for ships in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Monday that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cargo was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, Pakistan interior ministers hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Tehran, Iran’s capital.

Iranian engineers develop indigenous engine control units

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian engineers at a knowledge-based company in Tehran have developed the start of widespread use of a new generation of advanced engine control units.

Turnout to Russian parl. elections stands at 59: commission

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Central Election Commission announced the results of the State Duma elections, lcoal Russian media said Monday, with announcing the turnout to be 59.32%.

Mehr CEO addresses OANA meeting in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The CEO of Mehr Media Group Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati addressed a meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) held in Moscow, Russia on Monday.

Iran’s women’s 3x3 basketball earn two wins at Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s 3x3 basketball team earned two wins at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.

Gaza death toll rises to 73,914

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – At least four Palestinians were killed and 17 wounded in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours in Gaza, the Health Ministry says.

2 crew wounded after cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reports an oil tanker has been “struck by an unknown projectile” while conducting an inbound transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns enemy of more bitter defeats

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said the recent wars forced America and Israel to kneel before Iran, and warned the enemy would taste the bitter taste of further defeats.

Army chief:

Armed Forces not to hesitate to defend Iran's independence

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran's army commander-in-chief said the armed forces will not hesitate for a moment in defending the country's independence against enemies, in a message marking the start of Sacred Defence Week.

Pres. Pezeshkian to depart for NY on Tue. for UNGA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave Tehran for New York on Tuesday to participate in the annual session of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Pakistani interior minister Naqvi heads to Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed Islamabad for Tehran on Monday to hold high-profile talks with the Iranian officials.

Israeli forces set up checkpoint in southern Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Israeli military forces have pushed into the junction of the village of Rasem Al-Halabi in the central Quneitra countryside in southern Syria and set up a temporary checkpoint.

Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani passes away at age of 98

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Musa Shobeiri Zanjani, one of the most respected sources of religious emulation in the Islamic world and a towering figure of the Qom seminary, has passed away at the age of 98.

Israeli forces attack towns in Lebanon’s Tyre

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA)– Israel’s military has carried out an air strike on the town of Zibqin, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district.

Iran, Turkmenistan targeting $3bn annual trade turnover

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA)–Trade exchanges between Iran and Turkmenistan in the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21) has witnessed considerable growth in the fields of energy and transit, so that the two countries are targeting $3 billion annual trade.