German troops were directly involved in ‘dirty work’

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Tehran Times reveals Germany’s military role in Israel’s 12-day aggression against Iran

Hamas 'optimistic' as prisoner lists exchanged in talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the resistance movement has submitted a list of Palestinian prisoners it seeks to be released in exchange for Israeli captives, as part of ongoing indirect negotiations.

Russia backs US Gaza plan, calls for full aid access

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russia supports the Gaza settlement plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said.

Iran frees French-German citizen acquitted of espionage

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran has released a 19-year-old Franco-German national days after throwing out spying charges against him, France's foreign minister has told French media on Wednesday.

West wants Arab nations to remain wary towards Iran: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of games aimed at keeping Arab countries’ wary attitude towards Iran.

Putin begins three-day visit to Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he will meet with leaders of countries that were part of the Soviet Union, the Associated Press reported, BTA reports.

Tehran Times to disclose Germany's role in 12-day war

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – In tomorrow's Tehran Times edition, in an exclusive report, for the first time the role of Germany and its military cooperation with Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran will be revealed.

Iranian, Turkmen FMs stress energy, transportation ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran and Turkmenistan foreign ministers have stressed the need for expansion of bilateral ties in energy and transportation fields during a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

Moscow format objects to US reclaiming Bagram base

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – As United States President Donald Trump presses to regain control of the Bagram airbase, Afghanistan’s regional neighbors have rejected the request.

IRGC chief warns of harsh response in Persian Gulf, Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Pakpour warned that any foreign miscalculation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s islands will receive a harsh reponse.

Iran’s NOC president meets World Rowing chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Mahmoud Khosravai Vafa, President of Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC), held a meeting with Jean-Christophe Rolland, head of the World Rowing Federation, in Lausanne, Switzerland on Tuesday.

Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque shows Zionists' Fascist mindset

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Hamas has described the action of the Zionist Israeli regime's Security Minister in stepping in the Al-Aqsa Mosque as revealing the fascist nature of the Israeli cabinet and their attempt to Judaize the holy Quds.

Trump's plan for Gaza aims to make Palestinians surrender: IJ

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Secretary General of the Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad says that the US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire only favors the Zionist regime and aims to make Palestinians surrender.

Historic Qajar-era Persian carpet unveiled in Tehran (+PHOTO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – One of Iran’s most unique historical carpets was unveiled at the Tehran Carpet Museum during Tehran Week — a masterpiece woven in 1344 AH by Qajar-era schoolgirls.

Hamas, Israel exchange lists of captives set for release

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Palestinian movement Hamas and the Israeli regime exchanged lists of the captives to be released within the framework of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip through mediators, Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu reported.

Caspian Sea littoral states sign major Cooperation document

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Naval commanders of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan signed the Caspian Sea Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement, rejecting any foreign interference in the Caspian Sea affairs.

Araghchi dismisses claims of contact with US Envoy Witkoff

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday dismissed reports of any contact with US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff.

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Oct. 7 operation cost Israel dearly

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Israeli finance minister confirms the high price his regime has paid for the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation and believes the war is not over yet.

Israel detains 150 activists from Gaza aid flotilla

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Zionist regime detained 150 activists from "Freedom Flotilla".

Iran will not compromise on its territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker condemned the“interventionist and baseless claims” in the recent PGCC–EU joint statement, stressing that Iran’s territorial integrity will not be compromised under any circumstances.

Israel attacks Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla: FFC

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says the Israeli military attacked its convoy of boats and intercepted several vessels as they were sailing towards Gaza.

Iran Navy chief holds meeting with counterparts in Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy met with his Azerbaijani and Kazakh counterparts on the sidelines of the Caspian Sea littoral states’ naval commanders meeting in Russia.

Trump may withhold pay for furloughed US employees

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The US government has been shut down for a week, with no end in sight. The Trump administration is considering that it might not have to pay the workers who are on temporary leave.

Pezeshkian calls for enhanced Islamic unity to confront foes

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – President Massoud Pezeshkian asserted that unity among the Islamic Ummah is crucial in preventing the Israeli regime from committing atrocities against the oppressed Palestinian people and threatening other nations.

Ecuador president's motorcade attacked by rocks

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped injury after his car was attacked by a crowd throwing rocks on Tuesday, in what a top minister said was an assassination attempt that had left signs of bullet damage on the vehicle.

CENTCOM claims it killed al-Qaeda–linked militant in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed Tuesday its forces carried out an Oct. 2 strike in Syria that killed a senior attack planner affiliated with al-Qaida.

President affirms readiness to enhance ties with Ivory Coast

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – President Massoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is fully prepared to elevate bilateral cooperation with Ivory Coast to achieve shared goals.

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Iran has construction of 8 nuclear power plants with Russia on agenda

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, said that producing radiopharmaceuticals will not stop, and the construction of eight nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia is on the agenda.

Iran never seeks nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – In a meeting with the new Swiss envoy to Tehran, President Pezeshkian once again reiterated that Iran always seeks stability, peace, and regional security, and based on its fundamental policies, it never seeks nuclear weapons.