Senior lawmaker:

Oil prices could rise to $150 a barrel if war on Iran resumes

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The chairman of Energy Commission at the Iranian parliament has predicted that the rising oil prices could go up to over 150 pbd if the war on Iran resumes.

Baghaei:

Iran prepared for any scenario, will not succumb to threat

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has reiterated Iran’s resolve to defend itself against any aggression, saying that while the country keeps the door open to diplomacy, it is fully prepared to confront any US threat.

Iran, Russia gas agreement near finalization: Acting oil min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Hamid Bovard, caretaker head of the Iranian oil ministry, said Sunday broad agreements on gas exchange between Iran and Russia had reached the final stages.

Caretaker oil minister heads to Moscow for GECF meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Caretaker oil minister left Tehran for Moscow on Sunday to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian at the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Iran’s wrestler Farrokhi wins gold at 2026 World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Gholamreza Farrokhi won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 82 kg on Sunday.

Iranian parl. delegation arrives in India for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – An Iranian parliamentary delegation has arrived in the Indian capital to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, set to begin tomorrow.

Women’s futsal team to compete in China tournament

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s national futsal team will participate in a four-nation tournament in China as part of their preparations for the 2026 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Previous winner of Mustafa Prize donates $160,000

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A previous winner of the Mustafa Prize donated some $160,000 to Mustafa(PBUH) Foundation through the Rasul Medal to support young scientists across the Islamic world.

Aref asks Azeri girls facing bans to continue studies in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on Azerbaijani girls and women that face hijab restriction in their country to continue their education Iran.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Armed Forces bravery in upholding Hormuz symbol of Iran power

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The commander of Iran's Army Navy has said that the valor and braveries of the naval personnel of the Armed Forces in safeguarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz is a symbol of Iran’s power on the international stage.

Hormuz management to never return to pre-war era: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has declared that “nothing will be the same” as before the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran, including the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf:

Iranian people not to give in to US threats or pressures

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Reacting to the intimidation of the US officials leveled against Iran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emphasized that Iranian people will not give in or surrender to the US military threats or pressures.

China hosts forum to pool wisdom for better future

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – China is hosting a three-day inaugural global governance forum to pool wisdom for better global governance, one year after the country proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI).

Xi's remarks on upholding authority, role of UN

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Saturday marked United Nations Day, commemorating the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945.

China's Long March legacy through Turkish eyes

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Türkiye.

More relief supplies allocated to quake-hit area in Xizang

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Red Cross Society of China has allocated additional supplies, including 50 emergency toilets, 500 family relief kits, 500 warm packs and more than 1,000 boxes of food, to the quake-hit area in southwest China's Xizang.

China announces actions to further improve global governance

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday announced that China will take practical actions to help build a more just and reasonable global governance system.

Iran army downs US Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Army's air defense forces destroyed a U.S. Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas on Sunday morning.

Global Governance Forum Participants visit Chinese city

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) kicked off here on Friday and will last till Sunday.

Xi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) on Friday.

Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan reopened the Gabd-Rimdan crossing with Iran on Saturday, allowing trucks carrying LPG and essential food supplies to resume movement after a suspension that began on October 17.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Regional security must be ensured by countries of region

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Referring to the destructive role of the occupying regime of Israel in the region, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that regional security must be provided by the countries of the region.

Pres. Pezeshkian congratulates Kazakhstan on National Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to felicitate him and the Kazakh people on the Independence Day of the Central Asian country.

Widespread protests, clashes with police in Europe (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Widespread and massive protests across European countries, including France, Belgium, Albania, Italy, escalated into violent clashes on Saturday following intervention by security forces and the police forces.

Israeli forces raid 400 points in West Bank, 2,200 displaced

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's forces have attacked a number of 400 sites in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory, in which, 2,200 Palestinians were displaced.

Iran's 7-day plan set on Hormuz not yet conveyed to US side

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran has presented no new offers to the Pakistani mediator on reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz., categorically rejecting media claims that Iran has presented new proposals to the Pakistani mediator on the strait.