Iran

Iran wins Asian Judo Cup with eight medals

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran's national judo team claimed the Asian Cup championship after collecting eight medals across the men's and women's events in Jordan.

Iran dismantles 4 terrorist cells, arrests 16

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Four terrorist cells were dismantled in central and southern Sistan and Baluchestan and 16 members arrested, some of whom came from abroad, the province's intelligence department said.

Pezeshkian congratulates Turkey on national day

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people on Turkey's national day, calling for deeper bilateral relations based on shared political will.

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.

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.

Qatar emir meets Iran president, energy ties in focus

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Qatar's Emir met Iran's president to review bilateral relations and emphasize expanding political and economic cooperation.

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.

Saudi official says;

Iran, Mecca Defence Alliance states to hold talks today

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) –Rayed Krimly, a Saudi Arabian diplomat, has confirmed that members of the Mecca Defence Alliance will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran today.

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.

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.

Pakistan reopens key border crossing with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Pakistan reopened the Gabd-Rimdan crossing with Iran on Saturday, allowing trucks carrying LPG and essential food supplies to resume movement after a suspension that began on October 17.