Kuwait's F-18 fighter jet crashes, kills pilot

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti Air Force F-18 fighter jet crashed and its pilot was killed "while conducting a training flight mission in the north of the country," the Kuwaiti Defense Ministry announced Wednesday.

Iranian diplomat discusses Lebanon with speaker Berri

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The special envoy of the Iranian foreign minister held a meeting with the speaker of the Lebanese parliament in Beirut on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Lebanon.

Iran FM Araghchi goes to Qatar after Saudi visit

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has gone to Qatar after visiting the capital of Saudi Arabia and meeting with high-ranking Saudi officials.

Netanyahu speaks with Biden on phone over West Asia, Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US President Joe Biden on Wednesday over phone to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and Iran.

Iran, Saudi Arabia can bring security to region: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, the Iranian foreign minister stressed that Iran and Saudi Arabia can bring security to the region together.

Death toll from Israeli assaults on Lebanon stands at 2,141

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 2,119, with another 10,099 injured since Oct. 8, 2023 as of Tuesday.

France to host Lebanon conference on Oct. 24

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – France will hold an international conference over the crisis in Lebanon on Oct. 24 that will focus on political situation there and humanitarian aid amid an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, the foreign ministry said.

Khatoon, Kaya FC-Iloilo draw in AFC Women’s Champions League

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Bam Khatoon and Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Group C tie on Wednesday.

Iraq strongly condemns Israeli insult to Grand Ayat. Sistani

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iraqi government denounced the Israeli media insult to Iraq’s top Shia Cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Beijing to host Iran-China Friendship Association meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – A delegation of Iran-China Friendship Association left Tehran for Beijing on Wednesday in order to participate in 15th annual meeting of Iran-China Friendship Associations.

Israeli forces launch missile attack on Zofolon occupied land

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s forces launched large-scale missile attack on Zofolon area, north of Haifa, in the occupied territories.

Hezbollah conducts heavy missile attacks on Haifa, Acre

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Zionist media reported Hezbollah's heavy missile attack on Haifa, Acre and Galilee.

Kremlin denies Trump, Putin spoke 7 times since 2021

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Kremlin on Wednesday denied a claim in a new book that US Republican candidate Donald Trump may have spoken to President Vladimir Putin seven times since he left the White House.

Two settlers killed in Hezbollah attack in Kiryat Shmona

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Israeli media reported on Wednesday that two Israelis were killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona.

Iran, S. Arabia FMs discuss Gaza, Lebanon in Riyadh (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with his Saudi counterpart on Wednesday.

IRGC Gen.:

Many Israeli F-35 jets destroyed in Iran’s missile strike

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s recent retaliatory missile strike against Israeli military targets has annihilated a remarkable number of the Zionist regime’s F-35 fighter jets, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said.

Ishiba dissolves Japan’s lower house to set up parl. election

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election and seek a mandate from voters for his 9-day-old government.

Iran FM Araghchi departs for Saudi Arabia for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to hold talks with high-ranking officials of the Arab country.

Iran envoy visits Jamaran destroyer at Oman Qaboos port

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran Ambassador to Oman Mousa Farhang announced his visit to the Jamaran destroyer docked at Sultan Qaboos port.

Iran Qazvin exports 342,000 tons of goods to 11 states in H1

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – An official at Industry, Mine and Trade Organization of Qazvin province said that 342,000 tons of non-oil goods were exported from this province to 11 countries in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21).

Harris' lead over Trump narrows to 46% vs 43%: Poll

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points - 46% to 43% - as the two remain locked in a close race to win the Nov. 5 US Presidential Election.

Israeli chopper crashes near Syria’s border with Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – An Israeli military helicopter has crashed in Syria amid the regime’s ongoing aggression against neighboring Lebanon.

Israeli regime martyrs 45 in Gaza in past 24 hrs since Tues.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 45 Palestinians have been killed and 130 wounded in Israeli attacks during the latest 24-hour reporting period.

IRGC official:

No Iranian hurt in Tue. Israeli airstrike in Damascus

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said that no Iranian military advisor was hurt or martyred in Israeli air strikes that targeted the Syrian capital last night.

UN chief warns about blocking UNRWA by Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The UN Secretary-General expressed "profound concern" over Israel's draft legislation that could prevent UNRWA, the UN relief agency for Palestinians, from continuing its essential work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Israel ‘shifted focus’ to Lebanon after failing in Gaza war

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Israel shifted its focus to the northern front by launching a ground invasion on Lebanon after it failed to achieve its goals in the year-long genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip, a senior Israeli security source said.