Iran prioritizes nuclear fusion for future energy needs

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has emphasized that Iran is focusing on nuclear fusion as a key priority for the future.

Hadi Choopan withdraws from 2026 Mr. Olympia

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan has announced that he will not compete at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.

Ghalenoei remains Iran's football coach

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Amir Ghalenoei’s contract as head coach of the Iran national football team has been extended through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran’s strikes caused billions in damage to US intel. sites

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian missile and drone attacks have caused "unprecedented damage" to US intelligence facilities and surveillance equipment across the Middle East.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

US exertion of economic pressure on Iran doomed to failure

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that US exertion of economic pressures imposed against the Islamic Republic will doom to failure like the previous 12-, and 40-day wars waged against the country.

US Senator says;

Trump profiting from Iran war via energy holdings

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – US Senator Chris Van Hollen has said that Trump personally profits from the war with Iran.

Qatar condemns Israeli minister’s ‘illegal entry’ into Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Qatar has condemned the “illegal entry” of Israeli war minister Israel Katz into southern Syria, calling it a violation of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity.

At least 14 infants die in a hospital fire in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.

Spox:

Nipping anti-revolutionary grouplets in the bud IRGC main aim

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The spokesman for the of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says that the Armed Forces of the country will nip the anti-revolutionary armed grouplets in the bud which intend to enter the country with the US help.

Ghalibaf scoffs at US Treasury dep. chief over his rhetoric

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent over his recent announcement of a new wave of illegal sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic.

Iran replacing, producing new air defense systems

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran is now producing new air defence systems and replicating those that performed well during the recent wars, all based on fully indigenous technology, a senior military commander said.

Strait of Hormuz ship traffic holds at low levels on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Shipping data shows traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady at five commodity vessels on Tuesday.

Israeli shelling, air attacks hit southern Lebanon towns

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The Zionist regime has once again targeted the Lebanese territory with artillery and airstrikes despite a ceasefire in place.

Iran urges UN to condemn US unilateral sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran's envoy to the United Nations said the U.S. had used food, energy and trade as weapons of war against the Iranian people, and called on the Security Council to condemn Washington's economic pressure campaign.

Tehran, Doha discuss regional de-escalation

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran and Qatar's top diplomats reviewed the regional situation on Tuesday and emphasised using diplomatic capacities to prevent the escalation of tensions.

Israeli drone kills four in northern Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Israeli drones targeted civilians near schools sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on Tuesday.

Iran's Araghchi, Pakistan army chief hold phone talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran's top diplomat and Pakistan's military chief reviewed shared concerns and recent regional developments in a phone call on Tuesday.