Iran gain easy win over Qatar at 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team demolished the team of Qatar 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Nancy Pelosi says Netanyahu has 'never believed in peace'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has "never believed in peace or a two-state solution".

Policeman killed, 4 injured in shooting in Ashdod

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – An Israeli policeman was killed and four people were wounded when a Palestinian gunman opened fire along the Route 4 highway north of the coastal city of Ashdod Tuesday.

Israel delegation faces massive walk out during speech at IPU

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Israeli delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) faced a massive walkout during their speech on Monday.

Mehr CEO:

One Belt One Road a bridge to link East to West

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The CEO of Mehr Media Group said at the 6th Global Media Summit that the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative is an opportunity to revive the lost identity and strengthen international cultural and economic cooperation.

Iran marks 17th National Paralympic Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) celebrated the National Paralympic Day for the 17th time on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Nicaragua's Ortega sees Zelensky as 'spawn of Hitler'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega sees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "the spawn of Hitler" for his ill-fated desire to fight with Russia.

Iran summons Hungarian envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Hungarian ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran was summoned to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in protest against the new EU sanctions imposed against some Iranian natural and legal entities.

Iran, Zimbabwe parl. speakers stress parliamentary coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker in a meeting with the speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe stated that parliamentary cooperation between the two countries can lay basis for developing relations between governments.

Italy's Meloni plans Lebanon visit, seeks security guarantees

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday she plans to visit Lebanon and called for security guarantees for her country's troops there after UN peacekeepers came under fire by the Israeli forces.

TAVANIR:

Tehran, Kabul ready to expand coop. in wind energy sector

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The chief executive of Iran Organization for Management of Electric Power Generation and Transmission (TAVANIR) said that Iran and Afghanistan are ready to expand their cooperation in constructing wind wind power plants .

Iran Elec Show 2024 to be inaugurated in Tehran on Oct. 24

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The 24th Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE) dubbed “Iran Elec Show 2024” will be held at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on October 24-27, 2024.

US, Britain launch fresh strike against Hudaydah in Yemen

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Warplanes of the US and the UK have launched a new attack against al Jabanah, near the western Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, local media reported.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss enhancement of energy, transit ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has called for increasing electricity exchange with neighboring countries in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev in Tehran.

US says can’t continue giving arms to Kiev, Israel together

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A former senior US official at the Department of Defense says Washington can't afford to send arms to Ukraine and Zionist regime at the same pace.

Naim Qassem:

Hezbollah will attack everywhere in occupied lands it wishes

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The deputy secretary general of Hezbollah said Tuesday that "Today we attack Haifa and Tel Aviv; This was Martyr Nasrallah's wish. Today, we attack any part of the occupied territories we want."

Hamas:

Israel push in northern region aimed at Palestinian expulsion

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Hamas Resistance movement has roundly denounced the latest Israeli military onslaught on the northern Gaza Strip, saying the offensive is meant to ethnically cleanse the Palestinian population in the area.

Taremi looks for win against Qatar in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran national football team forward Mehdi Taremi says that the win against Qatar in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 will pave their way to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.

India to buy 31 armed drones from US

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – India signed a deal with the US State Department on Tuesday to buy 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, the South Asian nation's defense ministry said.

CBI governor:

Iran wants to join BRICS New Development Bank

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran values the role of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in the association and is going to become its member, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin said.

Bahrain applies to join BRICS

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – At the last BRICS summit, Bahrain made a bid to join the alliance.

IRGC says US warships, military bases ‘within range'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – An advisor to the chief commander of IRGC has warned the US against committing any “foolish act” vis-à-vis Iran, saying that the US ships, military bases and interests are “within the reach of our weapons.”

Iran top diplomat, Azeri Deputy PM hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with the Azeri Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev in Tehran on Tuesday.

Over 400,000 children displaced in Lebanon in 3 weeks: UN

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – More than 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in the past three weeks, a top official with the U.N. children’s agency said Monday.

IRGC spox:

Op. after martyrdom of Nasrallah, Nilforoushan unprecedented

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesman said that the Lebanese Front and Hezbollah Resistance became stronger after the martyrdom of ex-Hezbollah Chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and General Nilforoushan.

Russia, Qatar call for immediate ceasefire in West Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Russia and Qatar called for an immediate cessation of tensions in West Asia, the Russian foreign ministry said.

Germany urges Israel to ink genocide clause in military deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Germany has refused to send weapons to Israel unless the Zionist regime signs a "genocide clause" that guarantees that they won’t be used against civilians in Gaza, according to German media outlets.

NASA spacecraft launches on a mission to Jupiter moon

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – NASA has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to explore Europa, in search of signs that it could support extraterrestrial life, launching its largest-ever interplanetary spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.