Iran war

Aggressors must answer for ecocide: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said aggressors must be held accountable for environmental destruction, calling ecocide a crime beyond war crimes and urging international action rather than expressions of concern.

Fire erupts in tanker after being hit by projectile in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident in the Strait of Hormuz in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile on its port side, causing a fire as the vessel was leaving the waterway.

Baghaei:

Silence on use of force erodes global order

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the international order collapses not only through aggression but when the use of force becomes normalised and the world stays silent about it.

Oil prices climb past $101 a barrel

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Oil prices are extending their upward climb, with Brent crude futures gaining $1.33, or 1.33 percent, to reach $101.53 a barrel as of 01:16 GMT on Thursday.

Hormuz shipping hits two-month low after spike in attacks

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to its lowest level in more than two months, according to analytics firm Kpler.

New maritime incident reported north of Qatar

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a maritime incident north of Qatar.

Iran sets terms for ending war, Hormuz deal with Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman announced Iran's conditions for ending the war and a deal with Oman on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran's terms have been clearly and firmly explained.

Official:

US attacks damaged 111 petrochemical, medical sites in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran's representative in The Hague said the US military aggression against Iran's chemical industry damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities and affected supply chains.

Oil prices climb above $101 a barrel

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Oil prices are continuing their upward trajectory, with Brent crude futures gaining 93 cents, or 0.92 percent, to reach $101.51 a barrel as of 00:22 GMT.

Army chief:

Iran defense equipment production never halted during war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army chief says that the country’s indigenous defence industry proved to be a true supporter of forces on the battlefield during the recent imposed wars, despite enemy efforts to stop production.

Spokesman:

Iran Army to introduce new war equipment in proper time

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said a large reserve of new defensive and offensive equipment, including missiles and drones, is now in the possession of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's forces.

UN chief visits Pakistan for talks expected to touch on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for three days of meetings with senior government officials.

Iran warns Bahrain over airspace use in US war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's diplomat at the UN warned Bahrain that Tehran will respond if its territory is used again to attack Iran, saying Bahrain is not a victim but provided its soil, bases and airspace for an illegal war against Iran.

Baghaei:

European states must be accountable for backing US aggression

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said every European country that placed its soil or facilities at the disposal of the attackers must be held accountable for its actions.

Iran forced tanker north of Oman’s Khasab to turn back: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) has said a tanker 11 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, was hailed by Iran's IRGC forces and warned it would be targeted unless it turned back and the tanker complied.

Gen. Abdollahi:

Any new war against Iran would engulf the entire region

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi has warned that if a new war breaks out against Iran, its flames will engulf the entire region.

Senior MP:

Tehran not to back down from its seven conditions to end war

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission said America must either submit to Iranian diplomats or submit to Iranian missiles, adding that Iran will not back down from its seven conditions.

Lawmaker:

US proposal conveyed to Iran through Qatar

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission said that a proposal from the United States of America was conveyed to Tehran through the Qatari mediator.

Araghchi:

Iran serious about diplomacy, defence

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is serious about diplomacy just as it is serious and determined in defending itself, warning that any renewed military path will bring a firmer response.

No US vessel present near Iran: IRGC chief adviser

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A senior adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief said that for the first time, no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman or even the northern Indian Ocean.

Europeans rally for Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Cities across Europe witnessed widespread demonstrations in support of Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria against Israeli and American aggression.

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.

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. 

Diesel prices in Europe hit record high

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The average price of diesel in Europe has hit an all time high of 2.24 euros ($2.53) per litre, according to EU commission data.

Oil prices hold steady amid US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Oil prices held largely steady during early trading in Asia on Thursday.