IRGC unveils upgraded Qadr, Emad missiles

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force unveiled Saturday its upgraded Emad and Ghadr missiles in a televised program on underground missile cities.

Attacked ship has no links to Iran: Mehr reporter

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Mehr has learned that a ship allegedly attacked by American submarines had no links to the Islamic Republic of Iran's shipping lines (IRISL).

Persepolis suffer late loss against Kheybar: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Persepolis football team suffered a late 2-1 loss against Kheybar in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) Saturday night.

Rafah crossing to remain closed until further notice

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The Rafah crossing on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will remain closed "until further notice," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran beat Iraq at Asia Pacific Goalball Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran beat Iraq 8-3 at the 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship on Saturday.

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests planned nationwide: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered on Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the US for ” No Kings ” demonstrations.

Yemen denies targeting ship in Gulf of Aden

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – A source in the Yemeni Ministry of Defense denied the involvement of the country's armed forces in the attack on the ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Israeli army kills 68,116 Palestinians since Oct. 07

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported that since the war began on October 07, 2023, Israeli attacks have martyred at least 68,116 Palestinian people and wounded 170,200 others.

One killed in Israeli drone attack on southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Local media in Lebanon on Saturday reported that one person has been killed in Israeli drone attack on southern Lebanon.

Egypt FM talks with Araghchi, Witkoff, Grossi

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held calls with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, US Special Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.

Scores killed in 'precision strikes' on camps in Paktika

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Intelligence sources have confirmed the killing of several senior commanders belonging to the Kharji Gul Bahadur group in Pakistan’s overnight precision strikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.

Iran remain unchanged in FIFA World Ranking

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran national football team remained 21st in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Friday.

Power bank explodes on Air China flight (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Incheon made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a power bank exploded. No injuries were reported.

Fire at Dhaka airport terminal suspended flights (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – A massive fire broke out at the cargo section of Bangladesh's main Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital Dhaka on Saturday, suspending all flights and landing operations, according to airport officials.

Vance, Witkoff to arrive in occupied territories on Mon.

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – US Vice President J.D. Vance and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will visit occupied territories on Monday to discuss implementation of phase 2 of Gaza plan.

Iran-Azerbaijan joint naval exercise "AZIREX-2025" wraps up

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran-Azerbaijan joint search and rescue exercise entitled “AZIREX-2025”, which had been held at Baku coasts with the participation of Iranian and Azeri Navy personnel and vessels, ended on Saturday.

7 killed in mass shooting in South Africa's Cape Town

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Cape Town, Western Cape Province of South Africa, on Friday night, local police have confirmed.

Leader condoles death of former IRGC senior general Afshar

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences on the passing of the former IRGC commander General Alireza Afshar.

Iran grabs golds at 2025 Asian Rowing Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran secured a gold medal in the women’s lightweight double sculls at the 2025 Asia Rowing Championships in Vietnam.

2 injured in attack on office of Iraq parliamentary candidate

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Armed gunmen opened fire early Saturday on the office of an Iraqi parliamentary candidate south of Baghdad, wounding two bodyguards, a security source said.

Israel kills 11 Palestinian family members in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Israeli forces have killed 11 members of a Palestinian family in Gaza, the deadliest single violation of the fragile ceasefire since it took effect eight days ago.

Afghan delegation heading to Qatar for ceasefire talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – An Afghan delegation led by Defense Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob flew to Qatar on Saturday for talks with the Pakistani side, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said.

Iran defeat Thailand at Asia Pacific Goalball C'ship

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran beat Thailand 5-1 in the 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship on Friday.

Iran parl. speaker forwards anti-money laundering bill (CFT)

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has forwarded a piece of legislative on Iran's accession to the Terrorist Financing Convention (CFT).

Iran army Navy chief:

Enemies seeking to exclude Iran from sea corridors

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has warned that hostile countries are seeking malicious strategies aimed at restricting international maritime corridors and sidelining Iran’s access to them.

4 police officers injured in protest at US embassy in Bogota

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Four Colombian police officers were injured as protesters attacked the US embassy in Bogota with arrows and explosives during an anti-Trump rally.

Maritime incident reported off Yemen’s coast

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an incident off the coast of Ahwar, Yemen.

Israeli war on southern Lebanon still ongoing: Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Hezbollah's senior representative in the Lebanese parliament Hassan Fadlallah has emphasized that Zionist regime's war against southern Lebanon still continues with specific goals in various forms.

Gharibabadi:

Iran, Russia, China pen letter to UN on terminating Res. 2231

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs announced that Iran, Russia, and China have jointly sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and president of the Security Council on termination of Res. 2231.