US Copies Iran’s Shahed-136 Drone: IRGC Aerospace Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US has developed a drone similar to Iran’s Shahed-136 and named it “LUCAS,” incorporating it into its arsenal as a weapon, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Majid Mousavi said.
Ansarullah Forces Advance along Red Sea As Saudis Shut Down Key Oil Pipeline
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni Ansarullah forces tightened their hold over strategic Red Sea positions as Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West oil pipeline after an aerial attack, adding to growing disruptions affecting energy and maritime traffic in the region.
Pezeshkian Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India.
IRGC Busts Terrorist Team Southeast of Iran, 4 Killed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Four terrorists were killed and three Iranian intelligence forces were martyred in an operation targeting a terrorist team planning an assassination mission in Saravan, southeastern Iran, the IRGC Ground Force’s Quds Base announced.
Iran Urges Real Reform of International Governance Mechanisms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian president called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, saying effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.
IRGC Spokesman Hails Ansarullah Victories in Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps spokesperson lauded the recent victories of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement on the country’s western coast against Saudi-affiliated mercenaries.
Pezeshkian Warns of US Plots to Divide Muslim Nations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the US is seeking to sow division among Muslim and neighboring countries, stressing that Iran has no problem with its Muslim brothers and neighbors and seeks only to have its international rights respected.
Plans Underway for Regional Meeting of Persian Gulf States: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei announced that preparations are underway to hold a regional meeting attended by the Persian Gulf littoral states.
Ethiopia Seeks to Draw on Iran’s Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali hailed the Iranian people’s resistance, resilience and patriotism as a major achievement, saying Ethiopia wants to learn from Iran’s experience.
Basij Commander Unveils Plan for Massive Popular Exercise in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Basij Force Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb announced plans for a massive popular exercise involving 313,000 people in Tehran on September 18, saying such events demonstrate the Iranian people’s steadfastness and power in the face of threats.
210 Yemeni Prisoners Freed after Years in Saudi-Backed Mercenaries’ Jails
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two hundred and 10 Yemeni prisoners freed from the prisons of Saudi-backed mercenaries on the western coast arrived in Sanaa on Saturday and were received by officials and large crowds of people.
US Cannot Invoke 9/11 to Justify War on Iran: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected the US narrative surrounding the September 11 attacks, saying Washington cannot invoke the anniversary to justify aggression and an unlawful war against Iran.
Iran Slams US Sanctions as ‘Colonial Enterprise’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran condemned unilateral coercive measures as a form of economic and political coercion that undermines sovereignty and fundamental human rights, warning that US sanctions and a naval blockade are being used as part of a broader strategy to weaken the country.
Iran Won’t Bow to Bullying: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – All religions are rooted in justice and opposition to oppression, President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian said, stressing that Iran will neither bow to bullying nor surrender its independence.
Saudi-Backed Forces Rely on Airstrikes As Ansarullah Maintains Battlefield Advantage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi fighter jets have intensified airstrikes against military gatherings and weapons depots south of Mocha in Yemen, but Ansarullah’s ability to disperse its forces and operate through stealth warfare continues to frustrate efforts to weaken the Yemeni resistance movement.
Israeli Regime Forces, Settlers Injure Palestinians in West Bank Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli regime forces and settlers have injured at least three Palestinians, including a 14-year-old child, during raids and attacks across the occupied West Bank, while the regime’s troops arrested six people in Jenin governorate, the Wafa news agency reported.
Pezeshkian Urges Stronger BRICS Economic Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for stronger economic and financial cooperation among BRICS member states and stressed the need to continue implementing strategic agreements between Iran and India.
Yemen Takes Control of Bab al-Mandab after Liberating Mayyun Island
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yemen’s Ansarullah Forces have completed their control over the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait after taking full control of Mayyun Island at the south entrance into the Red Sea, off the south-west coast of Yemen.