Iran ready to help draft global treaty on plastic pollution

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran has vowed its readiness to contribute effectively to drafting a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, stressing that the agreement must respect countries’ national circumstances, development rights, and capacities.

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Two trains have collided near Toledo, Spain. A Renfe AVE high-speed train travelling from Madrid to Seville collided with an Iryo train travelling in the opposite direction.

Iran ranks among world’s top 5 countries in eye stem cell

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran has been ranked among the world’s top five countries in eye stem cell transplantation with a success rate exceeding 85%.

Knife attack reported outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Serbian police has reported that an unidentified attacker stabbed a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade before being shot dead.

Araghchi:

Tehran quadrilateral meeting paved way for regional dialogue

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the quadripartite Tehran meeting created an opportunity to advance dialogue on regional peace and security and joint efforts against shared threats, with agreement to continue talks.

Araghchi congratulates Lula on Brazil election win

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning Brazil's 2026 presidential election during a phone call with Brazil's foreign minister, Mauro Vieira.

Iran slams West attempts to whitewash U.S. misconduct

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil criticized certain states for attempting to whitewash the US misconduct in violating its commitments.

Iran slams US economic sanctions to destabilize energy market

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Strongly condemning unilateral US economic sanctions for destabilizing the global energy markets, Iran’s caretaker oil minister says global energy security strictly hinges on respecting national sovereignty.

Bagheri Kani:

Tehran meeting shows regional push for endogenous security

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – A senior Iranian security official said the quadripartite meeting in Tehran involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan was the product of Iran's resistance, and reflected a regional turn toward endogenous security.

Pezeshkian calls for expanding Iran-Brazil relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's presidential election, expressing hope for expanded friendly ties and cooperation in the new term.

E3 set stage for US-Israeli aggression against Iran: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov says that E3, including UK, France and Germany, set the stage for the US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Tehran to host Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will take part in a joint meeting in Tehran, a senior SNSC official said.

Incumbent President of Brazil Lula da Silva wins presidency

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Incumbent President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of presidential elections and was re-elected as the president of the country for the fourth term.

Baghaei:

Iran prepared for any scenario, will not succumb to threat

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has reiterated Iran’s resolve to defend itself against any aggression, saying that while the country keeps the door open to diplomacy, it is fully prepared to confront any US threat.

Widespread protests, clashes with police in Europe (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Widespread and massive protests across European countries, including France, Belgium, Albania, Italy, escalated into violent clashes on Saturday following intervention by security forces and the police forces.

France faces new wave of nationwide protests

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that nearly 1,000 people were arrested in France during demonstrations on Saturday, on the second straight weekend of mass protests.

Serbia to hold early parliamentary elections

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Early elections to the National Assembly (unicameral parliament) will be held in Serbia.

Tehran slams Europe's contradictory, irresponsible stance

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei criticized German and other European positions on US and Israeli military aggression against Iran as contradictory and irresponsible.