Diesel prices in Europe hit record high

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The average price of diesel in Europe has hit an all time high of 2.24 euros ($2.53) per litre, according to EU commission data.

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on regional developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held phone talks Thursday on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.

Death toll from Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza rises to 74,04

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Eight people have been killed and 26 wounded in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip over the latest 24-hour reporting period, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

UN chief calls for global shift away from nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that the world has lived under the nuclear shadow for more than eight decades and that future generations must not.

Prime Minister:

Iraq's territory not to be used to threaten neighbours

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has hailed the withdrawal of US troops and international forces from Iraq as “the realisation of full and comprehensive Iraqi sovereignty”.

IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the full withdrawal of American forces, calling it a historic victory and the dawn of West Asia's liberation from the yoke of the "Great Satan."

Six terrorists killed in IRGC operation in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Quds base said it identified and struck a terrorist team planning an operation in the region, killing six members of a takfiri terrorist group and seizing explosive packages.

Israeli artillery hits areas near Syria’s Quneitra

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Israeli military targeted areas around the eastern Samdaniya village in northern Quneitra with artillery fire, local sources in Syria reported.

Oil prices hold steady amid US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Oil prices held largely steady during early trading in Asia on Thursday.

Yahya Saree:

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen in 51 new strikes

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Yemen's armed forces spokesman said Saudi warplanes carried out 51 airstrikes and missile attacks on Yemen in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of attacks in the latest round of conflict to more than 1,200.

Leader says prayer is Iran's source of strength

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei said prayer is the backbone of jihad, conquest and triumph in the current struggle of the Iranian nation, in a message to the 33rd National Prayer Summit.

Massive explosion reported in Syria's Damascus

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Local Syrian media reported on Wednesday night a massive explosion near Damascus International Airport.

Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss ties, region

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

Iran resolved to strengthen all-out ties with China: Minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh has stressed Iran’s determination to strengthen comprehensive ties with China and utilize the two countries’ economic capacities across various fields.

Iran top security official Rezaei issues stark warning to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned the United Arab Emirates against hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that doing so would not have positive consequences.

Road minister:

Iran’s maritime transport remains operating despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh has described maritime transport as an important manifestation of Iran’s economic and diplomatic strength.

Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.

Nominees for Rasoul Prize announced

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The shortlist for the second edition of the Rasul Medal was recently released. The winners are to be announced in November and honored at a ceremony in December.

Adviser to IRGC cmdr.:

Iran to fire as many as missiles if necessary to deter enemy

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – An adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says Iran’s Armed Forces are ready to launch as many missiles as necessary to deter the enemy.

Hormuz Strait has special place in world security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the strategic Strait of Hormuz holds a special place in establishing peace and security in the worldwide.

1st homemade 2-MW wind turbine linked to Iran’s Natl. grid

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran has connected its first fully domestically designed and manufactured 2-megawatt wind turbine to the national electricity grid, the energy minister announced.

Unknown projectile hit a tanker in Hormuz: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday reported that an unknown projectile struck a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi submits US officials’ proposal to Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has presented the proposal of the United States on the negotiations to President Pezeshkian, the government spokeswoman announced.

Regional cooperation key to Persian Gulf security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that regional cooperation is a key to Persian Gulf’s security, emphasizing that Iran has committed to maritime security in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz.

2 men convicted in killing 4 security forces hanged in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary said on Wednesday that two men involved in killing four security forces during January riots were executed.

Islamabad says backs Riyadh under defense pact

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan defense minister, without referring to Saudi Arabia's widespread aggression against Yemen, defended Riyadh and said Pakistan's military capability would be placed at Saudi Arabia's disposal under a defense agreement.

Yemen downs Saudi ScanEagle surveillance drone over Sa'ada

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Yemeni forces shot down a Saudi military ScanEagle surveillance drone over Saada Province on Wednesday.

MoD spox:

Iran seeks peace but defends its rights, security, interests

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The spokesperson of Iran’s Defense Ministry says Tehran seeks peace while defending its rights, security, and interests, adding that recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights would pave the way for ending the conflict.