Tomahawk missiles can't change situation on the front

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Kremlin says that Tomahawk missiles are a serious weapon, but can't change the situation on the front

LAX flights grounded due to equipment outage, FAA says

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – There was a ground stop at the Los Angeles International Airport due to an equipment outage.

Massive protest hit Europe against Israel as Gaza truce holds

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Tens of thousands rallied across Europe on Saturday in defiance of the Israeli regime, demanding justice for Palestinians and expressing deep mistrust over a fragile Gaza ceasefire now in its second day.

Pezeshkian congratulates Iran team victory at 2025 WWC

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the national weightlifting team for their victory at the 90th World Weightlifting Championships in Norway, a triumph that marks the first championship win in eight years.

Hamas to release Israeli captives through ICRC

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Hamas will be releasing the living Israeli captives, as well as the bodies of Israeli captives it was able to retrieve. It will happen through the International Committee of the Red Cross.

4 people killed, dozen injured in shooting in South Carolina

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.

Israeli forces storm homes of Palestinian prisoners in WB

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Israeli regime troops launched a wide-scale raid across the occupied West Bank on Sunday, storming homes of Palestinian prisoners expected to be released under a potential swap deal.

Iran, Iraq emphasize expanding security cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Iraq stressed the need to expand security cooperation and data exchanges between borders of the two countries.

6 Arab states expanded coop. with Israel during Gaza war

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Even as key Arab states condemned the war in the Gaza Strip, they quietly expanded security cooperation with the Israeli military, leaked US documents reveal.

Afghanistan, Pakistan exchange cross-border artillery

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged cross-border artillery and heavy gunfire in several eastern provinces on Saturday.

Health Ministry:

Gaza hospitals receive 124 bodies over past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has released its latest daily update about the number of casualties due to Israeli attacks, saying Gaza hospitals received 124 bodies over the past 24 hours.

Hezbollah chief:

Resistance a moral, cultural choice

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed Al-Mahdi Scouts on Sunday, saying they are the bright future, and stressing that the resistance is a moral and cultural choice.

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Iran not to attend Gaza ceasefire signing ceremony in Egypt

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – An Iranian media outlet revealed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not attend the ceremony of signing the Gaza ceasefire in Egypt.

Cameroon votes in presidential election

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Polls have opened in Cameroon in an election that could see the world’s oldest serving head of state extend his rule for another seven years.

In address to settlers;

Boos erupt as UN envoy Witkoff mentions Netanyahu

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Israeli settlers repeatedly booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s name during an address by US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Tel Aviv.

Report;

Pakistan launches airstrike on Taliban military facilities

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Pakistani media reported that the country’s forces carried out an airstrike on Taliban military sites in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, amid rising tensions and conflicting casualty claims from both sides.

Iran crowned at 2025 World Weightlifting Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – In a thrilling display of power and precision, Iran’s men’s team emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, held in Førde, Norway, from Oct. 2 to 11.

Hadi Choopan comes second at 2025 Mr. Olympia

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Hadi Choopan became runner-up at the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding.

Iran 2nd at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s water polo team finished in second place at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships after losing to China in the final match.

White House:

Trump to address Israeli parliament on October 13

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump will address the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) on October 13, according to the White House.

Tehran hosts Islamic Awakening Conf. on Palestine Resistance

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Tehran hosted a conference on the Islamic Awakening on Saturday evening, focusing on recent developments in Palestinian resistance.

Iran supports initiatives on ending Gaza genocide

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reaffirmed support for efforts to halt war crimes and genocide in Gaza, urging global accountability for Israeli leaders.

Taliban reports heavy Pakistani casualties in overnight clash

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Taliban say dozens of Pakistani soldiers were killed or injured during clashes with their forces overnight, with significant weapons seized.

Xi tells Kim;

China ready to strengthen strategic cooperation with N. Korea

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that China is ready to solidify strategic cooperation on international and regional issues in a recent message sent to him.

Hamas to not attend Gaza ceasefire signing ceremony in Egypt

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Hamas announced it will not participate in the formal signing of the Gaza ceasefire in Egypt, while warning Israel against new aggressions and emphasizing tougher negotiations ahead.

Hamas will begin releasing Israeli captives on Monday

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Hamas will begin releasing Israeli captives held in Gaza on Monday morning, a top official from the Palestinian resistance group says.

China to take countermeasures if Trump increases tariffs

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Chinese authorities will take decisive tit-for-tat measures in case US President Donald Trump increases tariffs on goods from China by 100%, the Ministry of Commerce said.