https://borna.news/en/news/6802/aref-iran-always-prefers-peace-over-confrontation2026-10-20T14:10:07+03:30Aref: Iran always prefers peace over confrontationborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/9384b662ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzIyNjQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzcwMXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAref: Iran always prefers peace over confrontationFirst Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref told the expanded meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government that Iran exercised its inherent right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter during the 40-day war, and once again showed that it does not seek war or instability and always prefers peace over confrontation.https://borna.news/en/news/6801/irans-para-asian-games-golds-reach-seven-as-throwers-dominate-in-nagoya2026-10-20T14:08:27+03:30Iran's Para Asian Games golds reach seven as throwers dominate in Nagoyaborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/dbd90f53ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzIyNjMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzcwMHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran's Para Asian Games golds reach seven as throwers dominate in NagoyaIran's Para athletes delivered a sweep of throwing golds on the second day of the fifth Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with Mohammad Saber, Erfan Bondari, Amir Hossein Alipour and Saman Pakbaz all winning their events and taking Iran's gold tally to seven.https://borna.news/en/news/6800/pakistans-army-chief-asim-munir-arrives-in-tehran2026-10-20T14:07:21+03:30Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehranborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/7c506f15ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzIyNjAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5OXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpPakistan's army chief Asim Munir arrives in TehranField Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials, in a visit aimed at continuing cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad and following up on regional developments and Iran-US negotiations.https://borna.news/en/news/6799/irgc-says-it-downed-us-mq-9-drone-set-two-tankers-ablaze-in-strait-of-hormuz2026-10-20T14:05:33+03:30IRGC says it downed US MQ-9 drone, set two tankers ablaze in Strait of Hormuzborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/d12ad4a8ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzIyNTguanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5OHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIRGC says it downed US MQ-9 drone, set two tankers ablaze in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday that its air defenses downed a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz and that two "violating" tankers were set ablaze by mines planted in an unauthorized route south of the strait.https://borna.news/en/news/6798/baghaei-us-maximalism-is-the-main-obstacle-to-iran-us-talks2026-10-20T12:48:39+03:30Baghaei: US maximalism is the main obstacle to Iran-US talksborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/59925d4cZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzIxNjkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5N3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpBaghaei: US maximalism is the main obstacle to Iran-US talksForeign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Saturday that American maximalism is the main obstacle to progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States, stressing that Iran has not retreated from its principled positions and that diplomacy is part of Iran's defense.https://borna.news/en/news/6797/intl-disputes-must-be-resolved-through-dialogue-diplomacy-iran-vp2026-10-20T10:50:47+03:30Int'l disputes must be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy: Iran VPborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/9100593fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzE5OTAud2VicHxmdWk6MjM2OTZ8bDplbnx2OjE.webpInt'l disputes must be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy: Iran VPIran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, emphasized the necessity of respecting the UN Charter, principles of international law, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, stating that international disputes and challenges must be resolved through dialogue, cooperation, and diplomatic mechanisms.https://borna.news/en/news/6796/iran-has-no-fundamental-differences-with-regional-nations-president2026-10-19T22:24:13+03:30Iran has no fundamental differences with regional nations: Presidentborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/7d954f33ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzE4MDEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5NXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran has no fundamental differences with regional nations: PresidentIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran has no fundamental differences with regional countries, attributing the discord in the region to the divisive policies and interventions of the United States.https://borna.news/en/news/6795/iran-welcomes-regional-security-initiatives-excluding-foreign-interference-araghchi2026-10-19T17:58:52+03:30Iran welcomes regional security initiatives excluding foreign interference: Araghchiborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/a43f77ebZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzEyMjguanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5NHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran welcomes regional security initiatives excluding foreign interference: AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that since the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Iran and Russia took effect following its signing by the presidents of both countries at the Kremlin, bilateral relations have found new and more significant dimensions.https://borna.news/en/news/6794/indonesia-seeks-closer-economy-cooperation-with-iran-ambassador-says2026-10-19T16:36:53+03:30Indonesia Seeks Closer Economy Cooperation with Iran, Ambassador Saysborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/54489ab4ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzEwOTguanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5M3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIndonesia Seeks Closer Economy Cooperation with Iran, Ambassador SaysBy Zahra Vejdani , Tech Reporter | Borna News Agency: Indonesia’s ambassador to Iran announced that the country will host the World Conference on Creative Economy later this month, with representatives from more than 50 UN member states including Iran expected to attend.https://borna.news/en/news/6793/russian-fm-arrives-in-tehran2026-10-19T14:54:05+03:30Russian FM arrives in Tehranborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/a06aa90bZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzA5MjkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5MnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpRussian FM arrives in TehranRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Tehran on an official visit to meet and hold talks with officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran.https://borna.news/en/news/6792/iran-drafts-2-year-plan-to-utilize-sco-capacities-first-vp2026-10-19T11:50:12+03:30Iran drafts 2-year plan to utilize SCO capacities: First VPborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/a810f8c4ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzA3NDcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5MXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran drafts 2-year plan to utilize SCO capacities: First VPIran's First Vice President stated that the government has drafted a two-year action plan aimed at maximizing the use of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) capacities in various fields, adding that alongside economic and trade cooperation, developing ties in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence is among Iran's priorities within the organization's framework.https://borna.news/en/news/6791/iran-crowned-u23-freestyle-wrestling-world-champion-ahead-of-russia-us2026-10-19T11:45:19+03:30Iran crowned U23 freestyle wrestling world champion ahead of Russia, USborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b9178f02ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzA3NDQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY5MHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran crowned U23 freestyle wrestling world champion ahead of Russia, USThe Iranian national U23 freestyle wrestling team has claimed the championship title at the 2026 World Championships in the United States, securing nine medals across 10 weight classes, including four golds, one silver, and four bronzes.https://borna.news/en/news/6790/iran-u23-freestyle-wrestling-team-crowned-world-champion-with-4-golds-1-silver-4-bronzes2026-10-19T11:42:10+03:30Iran U23 freestyle wrestling team crowned world champion with 4 golds, 1 silver, 4 bronzesborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/62e8ade8ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzA3MzQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY4OXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran U23 freestyle wrestling team crowned world champion with 4 golds, 1 silver, 4 bronzesWith Mobin Azimi claiming a bronze medal, the Iranian national U23 freestyle wrestling team secured the world championship title, bagging four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals to finish with a total of 180 points.https://borna.news/en/news/6789/leader-congratulates-irans-u23-freestyle-wrestling-team-on-world-championship2026-10-19T11:36:59+03:30Leader congratulates Iran's U23 freestyle wrestling team on world championshipborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/addaa99bZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzA3MjMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzY4OHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpLeader congratulates Iran's U23 freestyle wrestling team on world championshipThe Leader of the Islamic Revolution has issued a congratulatory message following the championship victory of the Iranian national U23 freestyle wrestling team at the World Championships.https://borna.news/en/news/6788/lavrov-to-visit-tehran-on-monday2026-10-18T20:13:12+03:30Lavrov to visit Tehran on Mondayborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b2afb367ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM2MzAzMTguanBnfGZ1aToyMzY4N3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpLavrov to visit Tehran on MondayIranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has announced that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to Tehran on Monday.