Three violating oil tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Three violating oil tankers exploded after hitting mines while crossing an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC captures US MQM-170 spy drone

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said it brought down a US MQM-170 spy drone intact in an offensive electronic warfare operation west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Amouzad opens world wrestling campaign with win

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Rahman Amouzad opened his 65kg campaign at the World Wrestling Championships with a 13-2 technical fall win over his Belgian rival in Kazakhstan.

IRGC downs 14th US MQ-1 over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – A US MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed over the eastern Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.

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.

Iraq seeks joint meeting between Arab states, Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iraq is consulting six Arab countries and Iran on convening a joint meeting to bolster regional security, the Foreign Ministry said, adding that Baghdad welcomes a meeting between Mecca coalition states and Iran.

US spent more than $47bn on Iran war, Pentagon data shows

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The US military has spent more than $47bn on the war on Iran, more than 25 percent higher than the Pentagon’s estimate in July.

Russia trip constructive, fruitful: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said his two-day trip to Russia was constructive and fruitful, citing good understandings at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit and meetings with the Russian and Qatari leaders.

Iran FM:

End to US, Israel mischief crucial for regional security

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister told his Jordanian counterpart that restoring regional security requires stopping US aggression and containing Israeli expansionism, during a phone call on Tuesday.

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's UN envoy counters US claims with martyrs' photos

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy responded to US Ambassador Mike Waltz's claims by showing photos of martyrs from the recent war, urging him to speak based on facts, not accusations, and saying the US is the aggressor and Iran the victim.

Sanctions equal economic terrorism, Iran tells UN

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy said unilateral sanctions amount to economic terrorism and that blockades imposed by armed force constitute acts of aggression under international law.

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.

IRGC dispmantles two terror teams in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – IRGC Quds Base stationed in southeast Iran said Tuesday that two terrorist teams were identified and apprehended in the Saravan and Iranshahr counties.

Envoy:

Iran, Russia could build fair energy architecture together

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have significant potential to shape a fair global energy architecture, Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says.

Military chief:

No violating vessel safe in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces chief said the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed and no violating vessel will be safe, with IRGC and Army forces exercising full control over the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

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 to visit Russia tonight for GECF summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to leave for Russia tonight to take part in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, with bilateral meetings with some attending leaders also planned.

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.