Israel strikes building in Damascus with 4 missiles

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Local media in Syria reported on Tuesday afternoon that several explosions were heard in Damascus, with local media reporting that the attack was done by Israeli regime.

Biden puts off foreign travel due to Hurricane Milton: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – President Joe Biden will no longer travel abroad this week as a major hurricane speeds toward Florida.

Norway raises threat alert level due to escalation in WA

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Norway has raised its threat assessment to the second-highest level due to an increased risk of attacks in West Asian region, the national police directorate said on Tuesday.

Iraqi airstrikes kill ISIL chieftain ‘Abu Omar al-Qureshi’

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Iraqi Joint Operations Command on Tuesday announced the death of an ISIL chieftain named ‘Abu Omar al-Qureshi’ in an airstrike.

Over 500 Palestinian athletes killed by Israeli war in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Since Israel's assault on Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, more than 500 athletes, referees, and sports officials have been killed, including nearly 300 football players, local Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday.

Iran – Qatar 2026 World Cup qualifier relocated

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Qatar, originally scheduled to take place at the Emam Reza Stadium in Mashhad, Iran, will be held in a neutral country.

IRICA:

Iran's non-oil exports to Turkey hits $2.4bn in 6 months

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran exported non-oil goods, valued at $2.4 billion to neighboring Turkey in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to September 22, 2024), Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

Iran sends 3rd Lebanon-bound aid cargo to Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran has sent to Syria its third consignment of humanitarian aid bound for Lebanon amid Israel’s stepped up bombing campaign against the Arab country.

Zionist regime martyrs 56 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hrs

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s forces martyred 56 Palestinians and injured 278 others in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave said.

Envoy:

Missile attack on Israel response to regime crimes in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Envoy to Venezuela Hojjat Soltani has said his country launched a missile attack on Israel in response to its aggression against Islamic Republic as well as atrocities against the Palestinian people including children.

Iran’s trade in September quarter at $30.6bn, up 9.4% y/y

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s non-oil trade rose in the quarter to late September despite growing tensions in the West Asia region over that period.

Iran FM spox:

Resistance only way for Palestinians to achieve their rights

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran foreign ministry spokesman has said that Resistance is the only way to restore the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and to live in dignity.

Iranian parl. discusses defense pact with Resistance groups

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the plan on forming a defense-security treaty with the Resistance group was mulled over at the session of the commission on Tue.

Iran deterrence power prevents aggression against country

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the deterrence power of the country has grown so strong that it does not allow any aggression against the country.

Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets on Haifa: Israeli media

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The local media in the occupied lands say that the Hezbollah movement conducted the largest missile launch on Haifa so far on Tuesday, with reports suggesting that over 100 rockets were fired at the strategic port city.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Ukrainian armed forces attacked 9 districts in the Belgorod Region with 45 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Hamas will rise like a phoenix from the ashes: Hamas official

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Senior Hamas official Khaled Meshaal said the Palestinian group would rise "like a phoenix" from the ashes despite the losses during a year of war with Israeli regime, adding that it continues to recruit members and weapons.

Iranian short film "Wood" to vie at Indian festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian short film "Wood" has entered the competition section of the Chennai International Film Festival in India.

Aliyev comes to Kremlin for talks with Putin

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has come to the Kremlin for bilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Pezeshkian:

Americans, Europeans staunch supporters of Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Americans and Europeans are the staunch supporters of the criminal Zionist regime in killing innocent children and people in occupied Palestine and Lebanon.

US spends record $22bn on military aid to Israel since Oct.

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The US has spent more than $22bn on military aid to Israel and on funding Israeli aggressions across the region over the past year, a new report says.

Iran sends 3rd cargo of humanitarian aid to Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran has sent the third consignment of Iran’s humanitarian aid to Lebanon, an official in Iran’s Red Crescent Societ announced.

Araghchi warns Israel not to test Iran’s will

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has advised the Zionist regime not to test the determination of the Iranian nation.

Cuba officially applies via Russia for BRICS partner status

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Cuban government has made an official request to join the BRICS bloc as a partner country in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, since Moscow currently chairs the association.