Oil prices exceed $114 a barrel amid escalated war on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Oil prices continued continued to rise to above $114 bpd amid persistent concerns over disruptions to global energy markets as a result of continued US and Zioinst regime aggression on Iran.

Araghchi slams Macron’s flip-flop on Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron over his shifting positions on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, urging him to “get your story straight.”

Poland deputy FM meets Araghchi in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wojciech Zajączkowski met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who blamed insecurity in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz on US and Israeli aggression.

France extends partial curfews to quell unrest

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Authorities across France extended partial curfews on Tuesday after overnight restrictions helped restore calm following violent weekend protests.

Ukraine deploys micro-drones in PG Arab countries: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A security source has revealed to local Iranian media that hostile actions by Ukraine involving the deployment of micro-drones in countries within the region.

UKMTO reports a maritime incident in east of Duqm, Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) on Tuesday received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces approximately 121NM east of Duqm, Oman.

FM Araghchi:

"Never in history Iran, Russia worked as closely as today"

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Emphasizing Iran and Russia have so far established excellent ties with each other the Iranian foreign minister has said the amicable relations has never been so close as they have now.

Iran, Brazil FMs discuss regional de-escalation

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministers discussed regional and international developments by phone and stressed continued diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and establish lasting regional stability and security.

Iran summons German ambassador over repeated allegations

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann to the Foreign Ministry on Monday in protest over repeated baseless allegations by German officials against Tehran.

Iran advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to France

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has advised Iranian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to France, Belgium and Italy amid escalating unrest and disruptions to public order in the three countries.

France allows local curfews after huge protests

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has authorized mayors to impose partial curfews following a weekend of violent protests that left businesses damaged across the country, while warning that a state of emergency looms.

Leader congrats Iran’s freestyle team for winning world title

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei on Monday congratulated Iran’s national U-23 freestyle wrestling team on winning the world title in Las Vegas, the United States.

Canada condemns Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank.

French pres. nominee urges Macron’s resignation amid protests

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party and a candidate in France’s presidential election, has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign amid protests, clashes with police and unrest across the country.

Due to bomb threat:

Austrian Airlines makes an emergency landing in Sofia

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia after the crew claimed they received a bomb threat alert. The plane was carrying 57 people onboard.

Iran's FM Araghchi urges Macron to listen public demand

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has called on French President Emmanuel Macron to listen to the public demand including freedom of assembly.

UKMTO reported an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan, UAE

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) on Sunday announced that a southbound tugboat was struck by two unidentified projectiles northeast of Khor Fakkan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Iran freestyle wrestlers win gold at World U23 C’ships in US

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian freestyle wrestlers “Abolfazl Mohammadnejad” (125kg) and “Abolfazl Rahmani” (92kg) claimed gold at the World U23 Championships in the United States.

Police brutality at nationwide protests in France continues

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – As nationwide protests continued across France on Saturday, the French police went on with their brutality against largely peacefull young protesters in brutal clashes with them.

War on Iran has cost dearly for Europeans, $112b: Spanish PM

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said the war on Iran has already cost Europeans more than 100 billion euros ($112bn).

FM spox:

Iran urges UK not to conceal its insecurity role in West Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has called on the British government not to conceal its destructive role in insecurity in the West Asian region by deflecting blame.

AEOI chief:

Iran's nuclear tech. potentials 'par with advanced nations'

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that the country’s capabilities in nuclear science and technology are rival to those of the developed countries, showing Iran’s eye-catching progress in this field.

UK ambassador summoned to Iran’s foreign ministry

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The British ambassador to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, was summoned to Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday over baseless allegations by senior British officials linking Tehran to an alleged incident at RAF Fairford military base.

6 Iranians from Royan Inst. earn places in world top 2% list

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Six Iranian scientists affiliated with the Royan Institute made it into the latest world’s top 2% scientists list, which evaluates researchers worldwide based on citation data and indicators of scientific impact.

Report:

Trump may cut off Ukraine’s access to intelligence, Starlink

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump could cut off Ukraine’s access to US intelligence and Starlink, a media outlet has reported.

Iran envoy to Vatican denounces Rubio remarks on civilization

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to has strongly condemned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks in Athens about Iranian civilization, terming the remarks raised by Rubio as deep rooted in ignorance and prejudice.

Tehran slams UK over baseless Fairford claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned British claims linking Tehran to an alleged security incident at RAF Fairford, calling them a false-flag plot to advance anti-Iran campaigns.