Massive explosion reported in Syria's Damascus

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Local Syrian media reported on Wednesday night a massive explosion near Damascus International Airport.

Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss ties, region

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

Iran resolved to strengthen all-out ties with China: Minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh has stressed Iran’s determination to strengthen comprehensive ties with China and utilize the two countries’ economic capacities across various fields.

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.

Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.

Nominees for Rasoul Prize announced

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The shortlist for the second edition of the Rasul Medal was recently released. The winners are to be announced in November and honored at a ceremony in December.

Adviser to IRGC cmdr.:

Iran to fire as many as missiles if necessary to deter enemy

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – An adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says Iran’s Armed Forces are ready to launch as many missiles as necessary to deter the enemy.

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.

Unknown projectile hit a tanker in Hormuz: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday reported that an unknown projectile struck a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi submits US officials’ proposal to Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has presented the proposal of the United States on the negotiations to President Pezeshkian, the government spokeswoman announced.

Regional cooperation key to Persian Gulf security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that regional cooperation is a key to Persian Gulf’s security, emphasizing that Iran has committed to maritime security in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz.

2 men convicted in killing 4 security forces hanged in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary said on Wednesday that two men involved in killing four security forces during January riots were executed.

Yemen downs Saudi ScanEagle surveillance drone over Sa'ada

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Yemeni forces shot down a Saudi military ScanEagle surveillance drone over Saada Province on Wednesday.

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.

Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv flight sends signal, diverted to S Arabia

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Israeli media have reported on Wednesday that a flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia over concerns about a possible hijacking.

Iran's deputy economy minister:

Latest US campaign targeting Iran economy, trade failed

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy economy minister has announced that Tehran moved to keep foreign trade flowing despite Washington’s latest campaign targeting Iranian commerce and economic infrastructure which has doomed to failure.

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.

"Iranophobia" project has now been neutralized: 1st VP says

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said that as Iranophobia has been foiled in post-war condition, it is high time to play new leading role in the region.

Iran, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Qatar PM slams Israel strike on Doha amid mediation efforts

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stated that “we were attacked by Israel while we were mediating and trying to push for Trump’s proposal at that time in Doha”.

Iran condemns Netanyahu's visit to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates, warning of the very dangerous consequences of the Israeli regime's presence in the region.

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

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.

Russia could build new nuclear plants in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom General Director Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday that Russia is in talks with Iran on the construction of nuclear power plants, "both small and large."

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.

Russian military plane crashes, 6 crew members killed

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A Russian military aircraft has crashed killing at least six crew members.

Weightlifter Ali Davoudi bags Iran’s 10th gold at Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian weightlifter Ali Davoudi won the gold medal in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Tuesday.

Army Spox.:

Iran ready for preemptive strikes if threatened

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said Iranian armed forces are ready to carry out preemptive operations if a imminent threat emerges, after shifting their doctrine from defence to offense.