In his UNGA address:

Pezeshkian stresses full readiness for defense

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly Wednesday, stressing that Iran is both ready for negotiations while it is fully prepared to firmly defend itself agaianst aggressors.

Cargo ship targeted in Hormuz by projectile: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile and subsequently caught fire.

Three mebers of terrorist team killed in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Three members of a terrorist team were killed by Iranian security forces in Sistan and Baluchestan in southeast the country.

War taught Iran great lessons about future threats: Iran MoD

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ibn al-Reza says the experience of war has reminded Iran of the need to constantly learn, innovate, improve capabilities, and prepare for future threats.

US resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with Iran: VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref say that the United States is resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in southern Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Despite a ceasefire still in effect, two Palestinians were killed and several others injured Wednesday in an Israeli attack targeting the southern Gaza Strip, according to local sources.

Mahmoud Nemati wins gold in karate at 2026 Nagoya Asian Games

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Mahmoud Nemati handed Iran another gold medal in karate at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Pres. Pezeshkian congratulates Saudi Arabia on National Day

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on the occasion of the Saudi National Day in separate messages.

Iran continuing to operate intl. flights despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran says international flights are continuing in spite of the US sanctions pressure, Spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) Majid Akhavan said.

Russia gradually increasing workforce at Iran’s Bushehr NPP

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Rosatom says it is gradually increasing its workforce at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, describing the situation at the facility as calm.

President Masoud Pezeshkian to address UNGA in NY tonight

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will deliver a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday evening at 19:35 (Tehran local time).

Iran not to yield even an iota in face of enemy: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has said the powerful Iranian Armed Forces, like the eight years of Sacred Defense, will not retreat an iota in the face of enemy.

Brig. Gen. Araghi:

Psychological war major part of enemy’s op. during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Pointing to the US-Israeli war of aggression waged against Iran, the head of the Sacred Defense Documentation and Research Center has said psychological war was major part of enemy’s operation during the 12-day war.

50% of South Pars gas field capacity restored

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran's oil ministry said about 50% of the damaged capacity at the South Pars field has returned to service after the March attack.

Witkoff confirms ‘lengthy’ UN talks with Iran via mediators

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says he had “lengthy talks” with the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Minab schoolchildren send message to US students

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – A student from Minab read out a letter to American students in English at the start-of-school-year ceremony held at the Shajareh Tayyebeh school, recalling the classmates lost in a US military strike on the school.

Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic remains low

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

IRGC GF launches military parade to mark Sacred Defense Week

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week, a parade was held featuring the motorized special units of the IRGC Ground Force and the Motorcycle Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Motorcycle Federation.

Tehran hosts IRGC Ground Forces achievements exhibition

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – An exhibition of the achievements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces opened Tuesday evening on Shahidan Sarbaz Boulevard in Tehran under the slogan "Labbayk Ya Khamenei."

Iran FM meets Swiss, Italian counterparts in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Swiss and Italian counterparts on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, stressing that all countries must uphold the UN Charter.

US economic terrorism must stop: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister told his Austrian counterpart that insecurity and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are the direct result of U.S. and Israeli aggression.

Iran, Iraq top diplomats discuss trade, security cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq's foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, stressing that protecting shared border security is critical and calling for effective action against terrorist movements.

In meeting with Dutch counterpart;

Iran FM slams European double standards

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly criticised European double standards towards the region during talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen.

Iran determined to defend its sovereignty: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, stressing Iran's determination to defend its sovereignty and national interests.

French FM says political solution only way out in Iran war

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that a political solution is the only possible option for ending the current war.

IRGC warns US over threats to Kuh-e Kolang

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman warned that if the United States attacks any point in Iran, including Kuh-e Kolang, Iran will respond with full force, saying Iran's defensive power is proven on the battlefield.