Senior IRGC cmdr.:

US to be defeated if it launches ground attack against Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Referring to the possible US ground attack against Iran, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said if Americans launch a ground attack against Iran, they will certainly be defeated.

Diplomatic path to ending war remains open: Iran FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran’s response to any military action will be stronger than before, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said, “This is while that the diplomatic path to ending war remains open.”

Medvedev:

Russia to never sacrifice its relationship with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated Moscow's readiness to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Velayati warns UAE not to try to challenge Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has advised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to challenge Iran's sovereignty over its three islands in Persian Gulf.

Iran finishes 6th at end of its presence at 2026 Asian games

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran finished in sixth place at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, collecting 19 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals.

Officials laud Iranian atheletes performance in Asian games

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Different Iranian officials have praised the Iranian sports delegation's performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran volleyball avenges defeat vs Japan in Asian games

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's volleyball team beat Japan in the final of 2026 Asian Games hosted by their opponents, the Japanese.

Army spox:

Enemy calculations collapsed in face of Iranian nation’s will

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the calculation of the enemy was collapsed in the face of the iron will of the noble nation of the Islamic Iran.

Iran criticizes Canada over treatment of indigenous children

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Lashing out at Canada over treatment of indigenous children, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stressed reconciliation over Canada’s Indigenous children cannot be reduced to a commemorative day or political rhetoric.

Iran urges France to respect HR in dealing with protesters

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Condemning French security forces' violent behavior of protesters, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called on French government to respect fundamental human rights and basic freedoms in the face of student protests.

Iran ready for a long-term partnership with EAEU: VP

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has revealed the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for playing its active role with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iranian women able to stand atop of world's highest peaks

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the achievements of female athletes at 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, emphasizing that with proper planning, and trust, Iranian women have proven they can stand at world's highest peaks.

Iran blasts US, its allies for abusing UNSC mechanisms

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Ambassador and Charge de'affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamhossein Darzi has scolded the US and its allies for abusing the UN Security Council (UNSC) to advance own political agendas.

IRGC general:

Iran to use technological surprises against enemy in future

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Deputy to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC says that the Iranian armed forces will employ new "technological surprises" against the enemy in case new agggression.

Era of cost-free threats over: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the era of cost-free threats against Iran is over, warning that any act of aggression will be met with a “painful and regret-inducing” response.

Trump can win against Iran only in his dreams: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official says US President Donald Trump’s claims of victory against Iran have moved beyond “fantasies,” noting that the reality on the ground is being shaped by Iran’s people, soldiers and missiles.

Taekwondoka Moradi wins Iran’s 15th gold in Asian games

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – An Iranian female taekwondo practitioner Saghar Moradi has bagged the 15th gold medal for her country in the 2026 Asian Games hosted by Japan.

2026 UNGA, US pullout from Iraq herald major global changes

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Tehran interim Friday Prayers leader says that the region is going through major changes as could be seen in the expulsion of the US troops from Muslim nations such as Afghanistan and Iraq.

Iran urges Iraq to make apropraite decision on US flight bans

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has urged the Iraqi government to take appropriate decisions in response to US flights bans against Iran.

World ‘amazed’ by Iranian nation’s ‘courage, resilience

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s response to US and Israeli aggression, saying the whole world is "amazed" by the Iranian nation’s "courage, heroism and resilience."

3 UAE-owned tankers hit after breaching Hormuz rules

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says three Emirati tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days were already on the waterway’s non-compliance list.

US expelled from Iraq, suffered humiliating defeat: Qaani

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says the United States has been expelled from Iraq and has suffered a humiliating defeat against Iran.

IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the full withdrawal of American forces, calling it a historic victory and the dawn of West Asia's liberation from the yoke of the "Great Satan."

Iran top security official Rezaei issues stark warning to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned the United Arab Emirates against hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that doing so would not have positive consequences.

Hormuz Strait has special place in world security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the strategic Strait of Hormuz holds a special place in establishing peace and security in the worldwide.

MoD spox:

Iran seeks peace but defends its rights, security, interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The spokesperson of Iran’s Defense Ministry says Tehran seeks peace while defending its rights, security, and interests, adding that recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights would pave the way for ending the conflict.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Iran’s naval power protecting security of shipping lines

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy terms Iran's naval power as a factor in safeguarding the national interests, ensuring regional security, and protecting the security of communications and shipping lines.

Iran, Uzbekistan to deepen ties through shared will: Pres.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iran and neigboring Uzbekistan will expand and deepen their bilateral relations through shared will.

Iran sent its conditions; Trump unable to decide: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Major General Mohsen Rezaei says Iran has conveyed its conditions to the United States, but US President Donald Trump is unable to make a decision.

Pezeshkian calls for expanding Iran-Azerbaijan relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the borders will not be barriers to expanding bilateral relations between Iran and Azerbaijan, stressing the need for the expansion of the rail and aviation cooperation.