ECONOMY
Stone Industry: Revealing another layer of strength in Iran’s economy
Iran’s stone industry is another underreported sector demonstrating the depth of an economy whose foundations are far more formidable than often assumed.
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IRAN FIRST
Iran moves toward self-sufficiency in two vital vaccines, cutting $20m in import costs
Iranian knowledge-based companies are making progress toward domestic production of pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines, two vital immunization products that cost the country nearly $20 million in foreign currency imports last year.
DEFENSE
Portuguese prosecutors probe US use of Lajes base during war on Iran
Portuguese prosecutors launch a probe into the US military's use of Lajes airbase during the war on Iran.
POLITICS
UAE releases several Iranian prisoners following Tehran’s diplomatic, security efforts: Report
A group of Iranian prisoners who had spent years in UAE prisons have been released following sustained diplomatic and security efforts.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces abduct two Palestinian journalists in West Bank amid crackdown
Israeli forces have abducted two Palestinian journalists in the West Bank amid ongoing heavy-handed crackdown in the occupied territory.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, on October 4, 2026.
POLITICS
US claim of ‘kicking out’ Iranian diplomats oozes desperation, defeat: Iran FM
Araghchi rejected a US claim that Iranian diplomats attending the United Nations General Assembly were expelled from the United States.
DEFENSE
Iran’s Army will upgrade missiles, increase their range, speed: Spokesman
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announces plans to upgrade all of its missiles and increase their range and speed.
PALESTINE
UK nursing union cuts ties with Israeli drug firm over military links
The UK nursing union cuts its ties with an Israeli drug firm over its links to the military.
POLITICS
Araghchi: Iran will respond more forcefully to any renewed aggression
Araghchi has warned that Iran will deliver a stronger response than before to any renewed military aggression.
POLITICS
‘Hormuz closed until conditions met’: Iran parl. speaker dismisses US psychological warfare
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament explained that Washington is employing classic cognitive-battlefield tactics to sow confusion.
POLITICS
Parliament speaker, Judiciary chief felicitate Iranian athletes over Asian Games achievements
Qalibaf and Mohseni Ejei congratulate Iranian athletes on their brilliant performance at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
NEWS BULLETIN
Brazil's Lula holds campaign rally in Sao Paulo ahead of presidential election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva campaigns in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.
IRAN FIRST
Iran developing homegrown Google Earth alternative, national navigation system
Iran is developing a fully homegrown satellite mapping platform designed to provide services similar to Google Earth, as the country moves ahead with plans to establish a national navigation system.
PALESTINE
Hezbollah MP: Beirut government must not deny Lebanese their right to self-defense
A senior Lebanese parliamentarian stresses that the Beirut government must not deny the nation’s right to self-defense if it can’t protect them against Israeli aggression.
SPORTS
Asian Games 2026: Iran expands its golden footprint as new stars rise and women make history
Iran finished the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games sixth overall with 19 golds and 52 medals, combining dominant wrestling, weightlifting and taekwondo performances with major breakthroughs across women’s sport and emerging disciplines.
RUSSIA
Russia issues warning to foreigners to leave Ukraine ahead of ‘massive retaliatory strikes’
The ministry declared that Moscow will continue to carry out “massive retaliatory strikes” targeting military facilities in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities.
PALESTINE
‘Whole neighborhoods reduced to rubble’: Angelina Jolie shares images of Israeli destruction of Gaza
Jolie posted satellite images of the Gaza Strip showing the scale of destruction before and after the Israeli regime’s genocidal war on the besieged territory.
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