Hezbollah unveils specs. of Qader 2, Nasr 1 missiles

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Hezbollah's Military media has published the specifications of the new Qader 2 and Nasr 1 missiles which were put into service on October 14, 2024, revealing their unique features.

5 more Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – At least 5 Israeli troopers were killed, and 15 other were injured in south Lebanon as resistance continues to fight aggression.

New West sanctions target ordinary Iranians: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that the new Western sanctions on Iranian energy sector and airliners were aimed at ordinary Iranians.

EU, Persian Gulf leaders meet for first summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The leaders of the European Union and six Persian Gulf nations met on Friday for an inaugural summit on Wednesday.

FM Araghchi travels to Egypt after Jordan visit

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs left Amman for Cairo on Wednesday afternoon as the next destination of his regional tour to consult on regional developments amid the Israeli regime's aggression on Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran’s Zabihollah Poorshab announces retirement from karate

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian legendary karateka Zabihollah Poorshab announced retirement from the sport on Wednesday.

Nearly 200 people injured in Turkey earthquake

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Turkish authorities have announced the number of victims in a powerful earthquake that took place earlier on Wednesday in the south-east of the country in the province of Malatya.

Iran eyes increasing annual trade with Indonesia to $20bn

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran expects its annual trade with Indonesia to increase to $20 billion significantly with the implementation of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that was finalized last week.

People in Paris hold rally in support for Palestine, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – People in Paris held a protest rally in support for the oppressed Palestinian and Lebanese people against the crimes committed by the occupying regime of Israel.

Iran Air cancels all flights to Europe following EU sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s national flag carrier Iran Air has cancelled all of its flights to European destinations a day after the European Union (EU) announced sanctions against the airline.

FAO highlights essential role of rural women in food products

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The FAO Representation in the Islamic Republic of Iran marked World Food Day and the International Day of Rural Women today, with a keynote speech by Ms. Nazi Tavakoli, Officer-in-Charge.

Qatar won't allow use of soil, sky to attack regional states

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –  Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs has said his country will never allow Al Udeid Air Base which houses American, British and Qatari forces to launch an attack on regional or other countries.

Culture min.:

Iran, Turkey should benefit from common cultural potentials

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Abbas Salehi said that Iran and Turkey have a lot in common when it come to culture, adding that the common cultural ground should be benefitted from.

Iran defense min. comments on delivery of THAAD to Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran's defense minister stated that the deployment of a US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to Israel is part of the enemy's “psychological warfare” and is nothing new.

Iran-EAEU FTA has to be finalized by January: TPOI official

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) should be finalized by January 2025.

Ex-intelligence chief:

War could lead to Israel's resounding failure

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Without contemplating the endgame of the ongoing battle, "Israel" is facing an endless war that will lead to a resounding strategic failure, former head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate AMAN.

Fuel tanker explosion kills 90 in NW Nigeria: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – At least 90 people were killed and 50 others injured when a truck carrying fuel exploded in northwestern Nigeria, police said Wednesday.

Nasirzadeh:

US deployment of THAAD in Israel ‘psychological warfare'

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has downplayed as part of a “psychological warfare” the US deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system in the Occupied Lands.

Iran FM, Jordan King hold talks on important regional issues

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II during his visit to Amman on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian to Sultan of Oman:

"When we are united, Israel won't dare to commit more crimes"

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The President of Iran and the Sultan of Oman held a phone conversation Wednesday about regional issues, especially the continuation of the Zionist regime's crimes in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as bilateral relations.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake jolts eastern Turkey: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Local media in Turkey reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale shocked eastern region of Turkey.