Iran war

Trump not to meet with Netanyahu at UN GA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – A US official pointed to the non-holding of a meeting between Trump and Netanyahu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York.

Iran can push America out of West Asia: Report

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The Telegraph acknowledged Iran's power vis-à-vis the United States and the ineffectiveness of the US bases in the West Asia region.

Era of US F-35s being ‘hunted down’ has begun: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf says the era in which US F-35 and F-15 fighter jets are being “hunted down” has already begun as the war on Iran enters its seventh month.

IRGC destroys US MQ-9 drone near Qeshm Island

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC said it identified, tracked and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.

UN fact-finding mission:

US likely committed war crimes in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Human rights experts commissioned by the UN have said that they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran.

IRGC Ground Forces chief vows strong response to enemy

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Speaking during a visit to Persian Gulf islands, IRGC Ground Forces commander General Karami said Iran's armed forces stand ready to strongly counter any enemy miscalculation.

Only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Preliminary ship-tracking data shows that only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

Army Spox.:

Claims of destroying Iran's military power sheer lie

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman rejected as false U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's military power has been destroyed.

Gen. Shekarchi hails 200 nights of nationwide demonstration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Hailing the demonstration of noble nation of country for 200 nights, a senior Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces said presence of people is the greatest asset and motivation for Armed Forces in protecting country from threats.

Zakharova:

US naval blockade against Iran violates international law

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said any blockade, sanctions or prevention of Iran's normal trade and logistics activities without UN Security Council approval is unacceptable and completely illegal.

Iranian pilots narrate how they bombed US base with F-5 jets

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force pilots said they destroyed a large number of US helicopters in a surprise raid using two F-5 fighter jets that were almost obsolete, and returned without damage.

Army Spox.:

US no longer able to sustain its hegemony

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said U.S. military power can no longer sustain American hegemony under a cost-benefit logic, and that this gap is an opportunity for wise regional countries.

Iran triumph in war feasible by victory in narratives' battle

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s triumph against enemies on the battlefield must be complemented by the victory in the battle of narratives, Head of Iran’s Basij Organization Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb said.

US House passes resolution to end Iran war for third time

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The US House of Representatives has approved a War Powers resolution intended to halt military action against Iran without congressional approval.

New images show damage to US bases in Iran strikes

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – New images published by American media reveal significant damage to U.S. bases after Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Pakistan, IAEA discuss Iran-US peace MoU

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has discussed the “evolving regional situation” in a phone call with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

IRGC downs fourth MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps brought down a fourth MQ-1 drone in several days over the eastern Strait of Hormuz, using its modern air defence system and integrated network.

Iran UN envoy:

Hormuz economic crisis direct result of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) –Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Ali Bahreini says the Hormuz Strait’s economic crisis is the direct result of US-Israeli aggression.

US government watchdog confirms hit to weapons stockpiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A US government watchdog report released on Monday officially confirms that the military is facing strategic inventory shortfalls and severe supply bottlenecks for advanced weapons following months of direct war with Iran.

Amid regional tensions;

Hormuz shipping traffic declines, crude prices climb

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz continued to dwindle in the wake of intensifying attacks in the West Asia region, shipping data showed.

Lawmakers push for Iran's withdrawal from NPT

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A group of Iranian lawmakers issued a statement calling for a review of Iran's membership in the NPT, saying the treaty has failed to protect Iran's nuclear facilities or deliver any of its promised benefits.

Iran destroys another American MQ-1 drone in south

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – An advanced American MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed over the western Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.

US seeks to seize $61m of Iran oil revenue

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Washington has filed a lawsuit to seize $61 million in proceeds from Iranian oil sales, accusing Iran of laundering $1.5 billion in oil revenue through a cryptocurrency network operating in China.

Several Iranian fishermen missing after drone attack on boats

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A drone attack targeted two fishing boats in the waters near Iran's Larak Island and Bandar Kargan in the Persian Gulf on Monday night, leaving a number of fishermen missing.

SNSC chief:

No talks with US until Iran’s conditions met

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran's security chief dismissed mixed signals from Washington ranging from "we will not negotiate" to "we are ready to talk," saying no negotiations will take place until Iran's conditions are realised.

American media:

US wants to resume talks on Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The US wants to resume talks on Tehran’s nuclear program in its talks with Iran, an American media outlet reported.

Iran downs American MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A U.S. MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Defense chief:

Iran far more powerful than was in previous wars

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – If another war takes shape today, Iran will act far more powerful and advanced technologically than in previous wars, the country's acting defence minister said.