Iran

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.

IRGC strikes Komala base in Iraq's Balisan

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Komala terrorist and separatist group's headquarters in Balisan was targeted in a drone operation by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ground Forces, causing significant losses.

Tehran slams Europe's contradictory, irresponsible stance

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei criticized German and other European positions on US and Israeli military aggression against Iran as contradictory and irresponsible.

Obama slams Trump’s Iran war for driving up costs

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Former US President Barack Obama has criticised Trump’s war on Iran, saying it is “the reason why the price of just about everything is up”.

Drone strikes anti-Iran groups positions in Iraq's Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A drone targeted the headquarters of anti-Iranian separatist groups northeast of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, according to reports.

Lawmaker:

Iran can make Israel uninhabitable in under an hour

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker said in a Hebrew-language post that any action against Iran's security or national interests would make the occupied territories uninhabitable in under an hour.

Army chief:

Iran better placed for asymmetric war

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iran's army commander said the country is now in a better position quantitatively and qualitatively in equipment needed for asymmetric warfare.

Iran ready for next war phase, Rezaei warns

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned any action against Iran carries a cost, saying Tehran has not used all its capabilities and is ready for the next war phase.

Iran, China stress developing Global South cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said Tehran and Beijing both emphasize expanding Global South cooperation during talks with China's ambassador.

Poland deputy FM meets Araghchi in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wojciech Zajączkowski met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who blamed insecurity in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz on US and Israeli aggression.

Iran demands UN condemnation of illegal US naval blockade

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and chargé d'affaires to the United Nations called the US naval blockade of Iran a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter and demanded the Security Council condemn it.

4 vessels hit by IRGC, 3 others hit mine in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said four violating vessels transferring oil cargo ship-to-ship in the northern Persian Gulf were hit simultaneously and are burning, while three others struck mines overnight.

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.

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.