Iran Army planning to enhance missile range, speed: Spox.

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the Army Force is planning to upgrade missiles, increase their range and speed.

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.

US govt. not a worthy host for United Nations: Iran FM spox.

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Lashing out at the US warmongering policy, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the US government is not a worthy host for the United Nations.

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.”

Wildfire burns nearly 300 hectares in California

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – A wildfire that broke out in California on Saturday has burned 287 hectares (2.87 square kilometers), the state fire service said.

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.

Foreign Ministry:

US presence in region brought only insecurity, terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry stressed the need to respect Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, recalling that the US military presence in the region has brought nothing but violence, insecurity, and terrorism.

Enemy's economic war goals failed: President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that, by God's grace and with the people's support and the government's measures, Iran has not allowed the enemy's objectives in the economic war to be realised.

IRGC spox:

Trump must learn lessons from Iran war, accept its conditions

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – A Spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued stark warning to US President Trump, noting that Trump must learn lessons from war with Iran and accept Tehran's terms and conditions.

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 Intel. Min. dismantles 4 sabotage networks, 31 arrested

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has announced that members of four street sabotage networks have been dismantled, and 31 key operatives linked to the enemy have been arrested.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Police symbol of powerful, intelligent force backed by people

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) –The chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that FARAJA (police force) is a manifestation of authoritative, powerful, wise, intelligent, and professional force, relying upon the public support.

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss ties, latest reg. developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to discuss bilateral ties, latest regional and international developments.

Russia dismisses US’s call for Iran to abandon nuke program

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Russia’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has dismissed Washington’s call for Iran to abandon its nuclear program, stressing that Tehran has an “inalienable right” to pursue it.

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.

HR Council meeting on Palestine held in absence of claimants

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council was held in Geneva in absence of the advocates of the human rights with a focus on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.

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).

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.

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.

US to see Iran's power in battlefield: Defense chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister said claims of destroying Iran's defence industry change nothing, warning that the enemy will see Iranian capability and initiative on the battlefield.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons UK envoy over PM's claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran following the baseless accusations made by the British prime minister against the country. 

UN chief calls for global shift away from nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that the world has lived under the nuclear shadow for more than eight decades and that future generations must not.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.