Enduring Long March spirit boosts China rejuvenation drive

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enduring spirit of the historic Long March continues to boost China's drive for national rejuvenation.

Xi congratulates Central Institute of Socialism

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Central Institute of Socialism, celebrating its 70th founding anniversary.

Haghshenas grabs Iran 2nd gold in para taekwondo in Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Hamed Haghshenas won the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Para Games by defeating Uzbekistan’s Umarjon Muydinov on Wednesday.

Putin tells Witkoff is ready to help resolve US-Iran conflict

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a meeting with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed Moscow's willingness to assist in resolving the conflict between Iran and the United States.

Araghchi warns of further escalation around Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any further escalation around the Strait of Hormuz or elsewhere in the Middle East could seriously endanger civilian lives, regional security and global economy.

Yemeni military attacks Saudi operations room in Aden

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced Wedenesday that they had targeted the Saudi enemy's operations room in Aden with a ballistic missile.

FM spox Baghaei:

US cause of regional insecurity yet calls for condemning Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the United States is the main cause of insecurity in the region, yet it calls for condemnation of Iran!

UKMTO reports new maritime incident off Iraqi shores

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – UKMTO said on Wednesday it has received a report of an incident 28NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran not to bow to coercion, continues its path steadfastly

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Stressing Iran’s resilience in the face of pressures and sanctions, President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced delegation of authority to managers and removal of legal obstacles to support exporters and spur export activities.

Iran unveils advanced quantum labs. at 3 academic centers

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran has opened three advanced teaching laboratories for quantum optics and quantum information at three academic centers, including University of Isfahan, Shahid Beheshti University, and Sharif University of Technology.

Gen. Shekarchi:

US, Israel not to escape from quagmire of death

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's senior Armed Forces Spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi has warned US’s Trump and Israeli’s Netanyahu, sayin that you could not able to escape the death quagmire in which you are trapped by saber-rattling and threats.

Spokesman:

Iran’s naval blockade runs contrary to intl. law, UN Charter

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A spokesman for Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said that Iran’s naval blockade is a violation of international law, emphasizing Iran has reserved right to lodge complaint against US.

Iran cabinet reviews rebuilding of refineries, oil, gas sites

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's cabinet reviewed the latest steps to rebuild the country's refineries and oil and gas facilities, especially in the South Pars region, and ordered weekly progress reports.

Iran defense minister vows new-tech focus on targets

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi said responding to repeated threats is not a war of words for Iran but a matter of turning threats into greater readiness and more effective defensive power.

Israeli regime attacks several areas in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Lebanese media reported an Israeli air attack in Zawtar, near Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon.

Projectile strikes tanker west of Oman’s Bukha: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – An ⁠unknown projectile struck a tanker ⁠11 nautical miles ⁠west of Oman’s Bukha on Wednesday.

Iran's Navaei wins para judo gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Ali Navaei won gold in the men's over-95kg J1 para judo at the Para Asian Games in Nagoya.

France extends partial curfews to quell unrest

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Authorities across France extended partial curfews on Tuesday after overnight restrictions helped restore calm following violent weekend protests.

Gaza Health Ministry warns of hospital power collapse

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Ministry of Health has warned that supplies of oil required to operate electric generators across hospitals in the enclave have completely run out.

IRGC dep. commander:

Iran Armed Forces have op.-intelligence superiority in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mostafa Izadi has said that IRGC Navy and Aerospace Forces have operational and intelligence superiority over the strategic Hormuz Strait.

Over 1,000 Yemeni fishermen killed, injured in Saudi attacks

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Saudi Arabian attacks on Yemen over the past few years have resulted in the martyrdom and injury of more than a thousand Yemeni fishermen.

Armed groups launch drone attack against al-Jolani regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Amidst persistent insecurity and instability overshadowed in Syria, media outlets have reported a drone attack by unidentified gunmen targeting members of Syria’s al-Jolani regime.

Iran's Zare wins 100m gold at Para Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Alireza Zare won gold in the T35 100m at the Para Asian Games in Nagoya, setting a Games record of 12.32 seconds.

Iran to never surrender to US power: Iran FM Araghchi says

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Confirming the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said his country will never surrender, noting negotiations with US is underway with mediation of Qatar and Pakistan.