Iran

Iran's new Pars-2 satellite ready to launch

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Space Agency said the Pars-2 satellite, an advanced version of the Paya satellite, has been completed with imaging accuracy better than three metres and has been placed on the launch schedules.

Qalibaf hails Iran's "Minab Angels" at Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf congratulated Iran's sports delegation on its success at the Asian Games in Nagoya, where it won 19 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals under the title "Minab Angels."

Medvedev:

Russia to never sacrifice its relationship with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated Moscow's readiness to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Foreign Ministry:

US presence in region brought only insecurity, terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry stressed the need to respect Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, recalling that the US military presence in the region has brought nothing but violence, insecurity, and terrorism.

Enemy's economic war goals failed: President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that, by God's grace and with the people's support and the government's measures, Iran has not allowed the enemy's objectives in the economic war to be realised.

US to see Iran's power in battlefield: Defense chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister said claims of destroying Iran's defence industry change nothing, warning that the enemy will see Iranian capability and initiative on the battlefield.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons UK envoy over PM's claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran following the baseless accusations made by the British prime minister against the country. 

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.

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.

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.

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, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Iran condemns Netanyahu's visit to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates, warning of the very dangerous consequences of the Israeli regime's presence in the region.

Army Spox.:

Iran ready for preemptive strikes if threatened

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said Iranian armed forces are ready to carry out preemptive operations if a imminent threat emerges, after shifting their doctrine from defence to offense.

Vessel struck by suspected projectile in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A vessel has been struck by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, a maritime monitoring agency says.

Minister:

Tehran, Baku trade grows despite regional war

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh said trade between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan increased over the past six months despite the problems and conditions caused by the war in the region.

Iran, Mali FMs discuss bilateral ties in NY meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, discussing bilateral relations and international developments.

Tehran, Niamey discuss Sahel alliance cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, discussing bilateral relations and international developments.

Iran, Sri Lanka FMs meet in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's top diplomat held talks with Sri Lanka's foreign minister on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York.

Araghchi urges UN action against US aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, urging the UN to condemn continued US aggression against the country.

Iran envoy to UNGA:

Canada complicit in Israeli regime's atrocities

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's representative at the UN General Assembly responded to accusations by Canada's foreign minister, saying no fabrication can absolve Canada and other Western countries of responsibility for complicity in Israeli crimes.

Tehran dismisses UAE claims over trio islands in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's representative at the UN General Assembly said Iran's sovereignty over the three islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb is not negotiable.

Iran open to diplomacy, ready for war: FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran's position has both the readiness for war and a diplomatic solution, and that it is the United States, not Iran, that is seeking war.

Iran sweep Thailand for second Asian Games win

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iran's national volleyball team beat Thailand 3-0 in their second preliminary match at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, recording their second straight victory.

Non-peaceful options on Iran won't work, Ulyanov says

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, urged the United States to focus on peaceful solutions regarding Iran, saying other options do not work.

Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Oil markets have opened in Asia, with prices rebounding after Trump rejected a peace proposal put forward by Iran.

Tehran seeks deeper ties with Sahel states: FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore in New York, discussing bilateral relations and developments in the Sahel and West Asia.