Leader issues message to students as new academic year starts

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a message on the reopening of schools and the start of the new academic year.

Mamdani again calls for detaining Netanyahu in NYC

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed his call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested for war crimes and accused him of visiting a “genocide” on Palestinians.

Iran, Switzerland FMs meet in New York (+VDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Switzerland held a meeting in New York, USA on Tuesday.

Algerian interior minister receives President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Algeria's Interior Minister welcomed President Masoud Pezeshkian in Algeria while he was en route to New York.

Ghalibaf:

Iran warns US over its military power, sustained deterrence

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US that Iran will not surrender or halt its activities in the face of pressure, stressing the country’s military capabilities and sustained deterrence.

Iran fully prepared to confront any US attack: IRGC spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi says that powerful Armed Forces of the country are fully prepared to confront any US attack with all its might.

Iran urges accountability of US, Israel over aggressive war

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) –Iran’s envoy to UN office in Geneva called for perpetrators of US and Israeli war of aggression on Iran to be held accountable, condemning Washington and Tel Aviv’s violation of international law and their attacks on civilians.

Iranian karate athletes win 1 gold, 3 silvers in Asian Games

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian karate practitioners have won one gold and three silver medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, including the Iranian delegation’s first gold of the Games.

China opposes ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iran airlines

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – China said on Tuesday it opposed “illegal” US sanctions on Iranian airlines, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened potential measures in a televised interview.

IRGC statement:

Armed Forces ready to give a firm response to any attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that the powerful Armed Forces of the country is ready to deliver a firm and decisive response to any enemy’s new aggression.

Iran Army Navy commander:

Any aggression against natl. interests to face firm response

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Army Navy commander has said any aggression against national interests will trigger a firm, decisive and appropriate response, emphasizing that Iran’s Army Navy is ready to be present in any battlefield and at any time.

Shooting injures at least 5 outside school in western Turkey

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – At ⁠least ⁠five people ⁠including students were wounded when an attacker opened fire in front of ‌a high school ‌in the western Turkish ⁠province ⁠of Manisa on Tuesday.

Iran to begin reverse-engineering of US submarine drone: IRGC

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will begin reverse-engineering a US underwater drone captured by IRGC Navy forces.

US denies visa for Iran media team to ‘hide truth’: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said Monday that Washington’s refusal to issue visas for journalists and the media team accompanying President Masoud Pezeshkian to the UN General Assembly is an attempt to “hide the truth".

IRGC:

US, Israel must sooner accept a region from of their evil

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The United States and occupying regime of Israel must sooner or later accept a region free of their evil and criminal presence, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned.

IRGC successfully tests weapon to target US aircraft carrier

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Referring to the recent attack on a US aircraft carrier, the spokesman for Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) stated, "Details regarding the new weapon cannot be disclosed, but it was tested successfully."

Pres. Pezeshkian:

UNGA meeting ‘an opportunity to utter Iran’s strength, power'

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that UN General Assembly (UNGA) is an opportunity to explain the power and authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the world people, vowing to firmly defend Iran's positions.

Iran FM Araghchi holds phone call with UN chief Guterres

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres upon his arrival in New York to participate in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.

Defending just rights of Iranian nation main task of NY visit

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has said defending righteousness, rights and interests of the Iranian nation is the main task behind the visit of Iranian high-ranking officials to attend UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Pres. Pezeshkian leaves Tehran for New York to attend UNGA

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New York on Tuesday morning to attend the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, the world most prestigious assembly that convene leaders together there.

Iran lambastes US who blames Iran for rising fuel price: spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has lashed out at the US officials who blame Iran for rising the fuel prices on the international stage, emphasizing tha the US is the prime cause for skyrocketing oil prices.

Iran, Pakistan can meet their needs using regional potentials

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for stronger cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in trade, energy, tourism, investment, and cultural and scientific exchanges.

Mehr shines in OANA 65th anniversary conference in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Mehr Media Group shone during the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) 65th anniversary conference in Moscow, ranking in the two first spots in the category of the best articles in the event.

Hormuz Strait is definitely in Iran's hands: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has rejected the US officials claims about Hormuz Strait, stressing the waterway is definitely in Iran's hands.

Saudi regime has committed war crimes against Yemen: Houthi

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi Arabia has committed war crimes against Yemen, adding that Yemen’s Sept. 21 revolution secured freedom and independence.

Iran FM:

Center linked to French embassy closed after many warnings

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has strongly rejected claims made by the French Foreign Ministry regarding the closure of the language center affiliated with the French Embassy.

Another incident reported for ships in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Monday that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cargo was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, Pakistan interior ministers hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Tehran, Iran’s capital.

Iranian engineers develop indigenous engine control units

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian engineers at a knowledge-based company in Tehran have developed the start of widespread use of a new generation of advanced engine control units.

Turnout to Russian parl. elections stands at 59: commission

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Central Election Commission announced the results of the State Duma elections, lcoal Russian media said Monday, with announcing the turnout to be 59.32%.

Mehr CEO addresses OANA meeting in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The CEO of Mehr Media Group Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati addressed a meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) held in Moscow, Russia on Monday.

Iran’s women’s 3x3 basketball earn two wins at Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s 3x3 basketball team earned two wins at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.

Gaza death toll rises to 73,914

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – At least four Palestinians were killed and 17 wounded in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours in Gaza, the Health Ministry says.

2 crew wounded after cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reports an oil tanker has been “struck by an unknown projectile” while conducting an inbound transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns enemy of more bitter defeats

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said the recent wars forced America and Israel to kneel before Iran, and warned the enemy would taste the bitter taste of further defeats.

Army chief:

Armed Forces not to hesitate to defend Iran's independence

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran's army commander-in-chief said the armed forces will not hesitate for a moment in defending the country's independence against enemies, in a message marking the start of Sacred Defence Week.

Pres. Pezeshkian to depart for NY on Tue. for UNGA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave Tehran for New York on Tuesday to participate in the annual session of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Pakistani interior minister Naqvi heads to Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed Islamabad for Tehran on Monday to hold high-profile talks with the Iranian officials.

Israeli forces set up checkpoint in southern Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Israeli military forces have pushed into the junction of the village of Rasem Al-Halabi in the central Quneitra countryside in southern Syria and set up a temporary checkpoint.

Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani passes away at age of 98

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Musa Shobeiri Zanjani, one of the most respected sources of religious emulation in the Islamic world and a towering figure of the Qom seminary, has passed away at the age of 98.

Israeli forces attack towns in Lebanon’s Tyre

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA)– Israel’s military has carried out an air strike on the town of Zibqin, in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district.

Iran, Turkmenistan targeting $3bn annual trade turnover

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA)–Trade exchanges between Iran and Turkmenistan in the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21) has witnessed considerable growth in the fields of energy and transit, so that the two countries are targeting $3 billion annual trade.

VIDEO: 2 people wounded in a shooting near Ontario

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Two people, including a police officer, were injured in a shooting near in Ontario during Yom Kippur services on Sunday evening. Authorities have not confirmed that the synagogue or worshippers were the intended targets.

US, Western military bases on Saudi soil real danger to Mecca

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Yemeni scholars have called Saudi Mecca claim a ‘pure fabrication, emphasizing that the US bases on Saudi soil and Saudi government's opening of the Land of the Two Holy Mosques to Zionists are the real threat to Mecca.