Iran in state of war, not hesitate to defend itself: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Highlighting the ongoing war between Iran and US-Israel, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the country is in a state of war and will not hesitate to defend itself against any renewed aggression.

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.

US proud of what it accuses Iran of: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the US secretary of state accuses Iran of piracy while the US president openly boasts of it.

Senior lawmaker:

Oil prices could rise to $150 a barrel if war on Iran resumes

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The chairman of Energy Commission at the Iranian parliament has predicted that the rising oil prices could go up to over 150 pbd if the war on Iran resumes.

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.

Iran, Russia gas agreement near finalization: Acting oil min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Hamid Bovard, caretaker head of the Iranian oil ministry, said Sunday broad agreements on gas exchange between Iran and Russia had reached the final stages.

Caretaker oil minister heads to Moscow for GECF meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Caretaker oil minister left Tehran for Moscow on Sunday to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian at the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Iran’s wrestler Farrokhi wins gold at 2026 World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Gholamreza Farrokhi won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 82 kg on Sunday.

Iranian parl. delegation arrives in India for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – An Iranian parliamentary delegation has arrived in the Indian capital to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, set to begin tomorrow.

Women’s futsal team to compete in China tournament

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s national futsal team will participate in a four-nation tournament in China as part of their preparations for the 2026 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Previous winner of Mustafa Prize donates $160,000

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A previous winner of the Mustafa Prize donated some $160,000 to Mustafa(PBUH) Foundation through the Rasul Medal to support young scientists across the Islamic world.

Aref asks Azeri girls facing bans to continue studies in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on Azerbaijani girls and women that face hijab restriction in their country to continue their education Iran.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Armed Forces bravery in upholding Hormuz symbol of Iran power

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The commander of Iran's Army Navy has said that the valor and braveries of the naval personnel of the Armed Forces in safeguarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz is a symbol of Iran’s power on the international stage.

Hormuz management to never return to pre-war era: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has declared that “nothing will be the same” as before the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran, including the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf:

Iranian people not to give in to US threats or pressures

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Reacting to the intimidation of the US officials leveled against Iran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emphasized that Iranian people will not give in or surrender to the US military threats or pressures.

Iran army downs US Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Army's air defense forces destroyed a U.S. Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas on Sunday morning.