Turkey’s top diplomat confirms Ankara seeks to join BRICS

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed on Thursday that Ankara is willing to join BRICS but said that the republic doesn’t have enough information regarding institutional development at the grouping.

VIDEO: Fireworks at Prophet Muhammad birth anniv. ceremony

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – On the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birth anniversary, people of Tehran enjoyed an amazing firework.

Tehran people mark Prophet Muhammad birth anniv.

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – People in Tehran marked the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Friday evening.

Iran defeats Guatemala in 2024 Futsal World Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran sealed their spot in the Round of 16 in style after defeating Guatemala 9-4 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group F tie at the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex on Thursday.

2 terrorists killed in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Two terrorists were killed in an operation carried out by Iranian border guards in southeastern Iran, an  Iranian border police commander announced on Friday.

Yemen prepared for long war with Israel: Defense minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Yemeni defense minister says the country’s armed forces are prepared for a long war against Israel, adding that defending Palestine against the usurping regime is a "religious duty."

Iran embassy in Lebanon reacts to Israel strike on Beirut

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran's embassy in Lebanon has reacted to the Israeli regime's deadly strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday.

Russia says to take back Kursk region taken by Ukraine

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Russia said on Friday that its army would regain control of its Kursk region "in a timely manner".

New security incident reported off Yemen's coast

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Coordination (UKMTO) reported a new security incident off Yemen's coast.

Hezbollah launches missile attacks on Israeli espionage bases

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Lebanon's Hezbollah announced that it has attacked several espionage and surveillance bases of the Zionist regime in response to the Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

Pezeshkian visits wounded victims of Lebanon terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited several wounded victims of the recent Israeli terrorist attack in Lebanon, who have been transferred to the Iranian hospitals.

Dozens killed, injured in Israeli strike on Beirut (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Dozens of people, including several children, were killed and injured in an Israeli attack on Beirut's Dahieh on Friday.

Kyiv still plans to attack Kursk NPP: Russian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Photos of the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) published by Ukrainian media confirm that Kyiv has not abandoned its plans to strike the facility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman announced.

Israeli forces launch airstrikes on Dahiyeh in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Local media in Lebanon reported that Zionist regime’s forces launched attacks on Dahiyeh, suburbs of Beirut in Lebanon on Friday.

Iran's foreign minister departs for United States

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for New York on Friday afternoon.

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Palestinians in Gaza have one meal every other day

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has issued a serious warning about the severe food shortage in the Gaza Strip, which is grappling with a humanitarian disaster caused by a genocidal war.

Iran’s Armed Forces to hold military parade tomorrow

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week, the parade of the Iranian Armed Forces will be held on Saturday, deputy commander of Iran Army Force for Executive Affairs said.

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Hezbollah attacks Israeli missile, defense facility (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Issuing two statements, Lebanon's Hezbollah announced that it has attacked important defense and missile bases of the Zionist regime with dozens of missiles.

Hezbollah fires over 60 missiles on occupied Palestine

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah carried out a massive missile attack on occupied Palestine on Friday afternoon.

Russian air defenses down 8 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced Friday downing and destruction of eight Ukrainian drones over the territory of the Russian Belgorod region.

Senior cleric raps Israeli assassination of Lebanese

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Condemning Israeli assassination of Lebanese people by exploding communications devices (pagers), the provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran hailed resistance of Lebanese, saying today Lebanon is symbol of unity.

Iran, S Africa emphasize boosting military-defense coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The military officials of Iran and South Africa stressed the need to enhance cooperation in the military and defense fields.

Delta suspends US-Israel direct flights until end of 2024

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Delta Air Lines announced on Thursday that it is suspending direct flights between New York and Tel Aviv through the end of the year amid the rising tensions in West Asia.

Iran summons caretaker of Afghanistan's embassy

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The caretaker of Afghanistan's embassy in Tehran was summoned to Iran's foreign ministry on Friday.

Russia deeply concerned by events unfolding in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Russia is deeply concerned over the development of events in Lebanon following unprecedented terror attacks and strikes by Israeli aviation over the last couple of days, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said.

Iran, Russia FMs to hold meeting in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The top diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation are scheduled to hold a meeting in New York next week.