France allows local curfews after huge protests

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has authorized mayors to impose partial curfews following a weekend of violent protests that left businesses damaged across the country, while warning that a state of emergency looms.

Pezeshkian to Lavrov:

Iran has no fundamental differences with reg. states

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Monday that Iran has no fundamental differences with regional countries and is ready to resolve existing issues and challenges through dialogue.

Russian PM says expanding economic ties with Iran a priority

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said expanding trade and economic cooperation with Iran is a priority for Moscow.

China reaffirms opposition to US unilateral sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang described US and Israeli actions against Iran as an act of aggression and reaffirmed Beijing’s firm opposition to unilateral US sanctions.

IRGC spox:

World to face serious energy crisis if US resumes war on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman General Hossein Mohebbi has warned Washington the world will face a serious energy crisis if it launches another war on Iran, further saying that Iran’s missile and drone capabilities have increased 1.5-fold.

Morality, social responsibility among Rasul Medal criteria

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – According to a member of the jury of the Rasul Medal contest, observing morallity and social responsibility are among criteria to choose the winners of the Islamic science award.

Araghchi to Lavroov:

Iran-Russia cooperation key to promoting regional stability

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran Monday that Iran-Russia cooperation can help promote stability in the region.

Which Grade of Titanium Is Best?

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – which grade of titanium is best depends on the application rather than a universal ranking.

1.4 million Palestinians still acutely food insecure in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The UN World Food Programme says two-thirds of Gaza’s population is still suffering acute food insecurity.

Iran's 1st VP Aref arrives in Tajikistan for SCO PMs meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref arrived in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan on Monday to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Prime Ministers’ meeting.

Leader congrats Iran’s freestyle team for winning world title

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei on Monday congratulated Iran’s national U-23 freestyle wrestling team on winning the world title in Las Vegas, the United States.

Iran’s U23 Freestyle Team wins world title of C’ships in US

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s freestyle team won the title of championships at 2026 U-23 World Championships in Las Vegas, United States on Sunday, finishing ahead of Russia with four coveted gold medals.

Russian FM Lavrov to visit Tehran Mon. for high-profile talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to Tehran on Monday for ongoing bilateral consultations and reviewing regional and international developments.

Al-Yaqoubi calls on Baku to repeal ban on veiled students

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, a senior religious authority, called on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately reverse its decision banning veiled female students from attending schools.

71% Americans say US is on wrong track under Trump: Poll

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, while President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a second-term low.

"Economic cooperation, AI" Iran’s priorities at SCO: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Stressing Iran’s strategy for active participating in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the 1st vice president stated developing economic cooperation and artificial intelligence are among Iran’s priorities at the org.

Canada condemns Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank.

French pres. nominee urges Macron’s resignation amid protests

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Florian Philippot, leader of the French Patriots party and a candidate in France’s presidential election, has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign amid protests, clashes with police and unrest across the country.

Due to bomb threat:

Austrian Airlines makes an emergency landing in Sofia

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia after the crew claimed they received a bomb threat alert. The plane was carrying 57 people onboard.

PGCC issues hostile statement against Iran, Yemen

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA)– Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) in final statement of its ministerial meeting in Manama have reiterated their baseless claims against Iran and Yemen, urging intensified political and arms-related pressure on Ansarullah.

Iran's FM Araghchi urges Macron to listen public demand

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has called on French President Emmanuel Macron to listen to the public demand including freedom of assembly.

IRGC Spox. warns attacks on energy will burn occupied lands

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said any aggression against Iran's energy infrastructure will be repaired immediately by Iranian scientists, but will turn occupied territories into scorched earth. 

FM Araghchi:

Iran has 'unfinished job' with Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran has unfinished business with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned in response to Benjamin Netanyahu's latest rhetoric, telling him to be careful if he tries again.

Yet another oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A violating oil tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and a fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said.