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Fars News Agency

Also known as: Fars News · خبرگزاری فارس

Chronological archive of collected Fars News Agency reports about Iran and the Middle East, with English translations, timestamps, permanent links and available original sources.

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Newest report: Oct 10, 2026, 11:42 AM
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Fars News AgencyOct 10, 11:42 AM ET

‌ Yemen: The responsibility for increased tensions in Bab al-Mandab lies with Saudi Arabia. 🔹Yemen's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Turning Bab al-Mandab and its surrounding areas into a theater of military operations by Saudi Arabia jeopardizes the security and stability of this important region for the world. 🔹Continued military operations in Bab al-Mandab will damage global trade, and Saudi Arabia will be responsible for the consequences.

Fars News AgencyOct 10, 10:48 AM ET

The perpetrator of the assassination of the security defender in Faryab was killed by police gunfire. 🔹The police commander of Kerman province: The individual who carried out a terrorist act and assassinated the head of the Faryab preventive police last Thursday afternoon was killed following operational measures by the police.

Fars News AgencyOct 10, 4:39 AM ET

🔴 Yemeni missiles and drones reached the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil wealth 🔹 Arab sources reported that the Yemeni army attacked the Asharqiyah region, which houses Saudi Arabia's oil wealth and contains dozens of oil wells and refineries.

Fars News AgencyOct 10, 3:47 AM ET

The Pentagon has increased its casualty figures in the war with Iran again. 🔹In the continued gradual release of its casualty figures in the war against Iran, the Pentagon has raised the number of American military fatalities to 21 and the number of injured to 865 as of the 9th October (17 Mehr).

Fars News AgencyOct 10, 3:01 AM ET

Yemen warns: 81 flights canceled on Saturday morning in Riyadh 🔹Following a warning from the Yemeni armed forces to international airline companies about the "transformation of Saudi airspace into a military operation area," in the past 3 days, 587 flights at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have been canceled. 🔹Data from the flight tracking system "FlightRadar" indicates ongoing severe disruptions in air traffic at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh; such that in the early hours of today, 81 flights were canceled at this airport, and yesterday, 171 flights had been canceled.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 6:30 PM ET

Firing a rocket into space is cheaper than renting an oil tanker! 🔹If you want to rent an oil tanker for a trip from the USA to China, you now have to pay more than the cost of launching a rocket into space. 🔹Gibson, a ship brokerage company active in maritime transport, stated that the cost of such a trip is currently around $80 million, while the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket typically costs $74 million. 🔹This amount was sufficient earlier this year to fully purchase a similar oil tanker. 🔸Oil market operators say that Middle Eastern producers have been forced to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz and then transfer it to other ships. This relocation sometimes adds about a week to each trip and keeps a large portion of the global oil tanker fleet engaged for longer periods.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 3:34 PM ET

A Yemeni dagger has also targeted the Abqaiq facilities of Saudi Arabia. 🔹 Reports indicate an incident at the Abqaiq oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a strategic center in the country’s oil industry, drawing users' attention with released images. 🔹 According to the available images, oil flares in parts of Saudi Arabia's oil fields have been lit for over 24 hours, and one employee mentioned the possibility of an object colliding with these facilities. 🔹 Meanwhile, a foreign worker claimed that the Abqaiq facilities were targeted by drone and missile attacks (from Yemen’s Ansar Allah) and that operations have been suspended. 🔸 The Abqaiq oil facilities, located in eastern Saudi Arabia, are among the largest crude oil processing centers in the world and are essential arteries of the country’s oil industry. This facility prepares extracted oil for transfer and export and plays a significant role in Saudi Arabia's export capacity.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 1:46 PM ET

Warning: Yemen cancels 400 flights of Saudi Arabia 🔹According to Arab media, flights over the city of Dammam in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia have also been halted, and following the warning from the armed forces of Yemen to airlines, more than 400 flights have been canceled from Riyadh airport since yesterday. 🔹FlightRadar reported yesterday that 335 flights were canceled at King Khalid International Airport; according to reports, over 400 flights have been canceled from Riyadh airport since yesterday, and 9 aircraft were also denied landing. 🔹Today, the cities of Riyadh, Najran, and Khamis Mushait are facing widespread cancellations and disruptions of flights. This situation has put the country's air transport industry in a critical state. 🔸Disruption of flights in Saudi Arabia intensified since Thursday, when the official spokesperson for the armed forces of Yemen announced that King Khalid Airport in Riyadh was targeted by two cruise missiles, Najran Airport by one ballistic missile, and Khamis Mushait Airbase by one ballistic missile.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 1:10 PM ET

🎥 New images from the offensive operations against the positions of the American terrorist army in the Nasr 1 and 2 operations and the punishment of the aggressor have been released. 🔹These images, published for the first time, show the firing and targeting of American positions with Shahed 136 and 238 drones.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 8:58 AM ET

🔴 Yemen's Condition for Flights at Riyadh Airport 🔹Yahya Saree, the spokesman for the Yemeni armed forces, said today that only humanitarian flights can land at Riyadh Airport if they have obtained flight permission from the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center in Sana'a.

Fars News AgencyOct 9, 6:21 AM ET

Lufthansa and Pakistan cancel flights to Riyadh 🔹Following yesterday's explosions in Riyadh and the temporary halt of activities at the international airport in the city, airlines Lufthansa and Pakistan announced the suspension of their flights to Saudi Arabia.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 11:18 PM ET

🎥 Deputy Commander of the Navy of the IRGC: Violating vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are punished every night 🔹 The Navy of the IRGC has been operating to protect the interests of the Iranian nation with full control over the Strait of Hormuz since the first night of the war, and this process will continue.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 10:17 PM ET

Suspension of Flights to the Capital of Saudi Arabia After Ansarullah Attack on Airport 🔹Sky News reported that several airlines suspended their flights to Riyadh following an attack claimed by Ansarullah. 🔹Following the attack on Thursday, Germany's Lufthansa and Air India, along with two other Indian airlines, suspended their flights to Riyadh. 🔹Ansarullah had previously warned global airlines about the consequences of flying in Saudi airspace, describing it as a military operation zone. 🔹Shortly after the sounds of explosions were heard, the flight monitoring system FlightRadar24 reported that it had once again been suspended. 🔹One witness said that outgoing flights were halted and passengers were told to leave their checked baggage and evacuate the airport.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 9:08 PM ET

Australia warns its citizens in Saudi Arabia: Stay away from energy facilities 🔹Australia has urged its citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay away from the country's military bases and energy facilities, warning them of the possibility of airspace closures and flight cancellations.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 8:28 PM ET

Tehran residents must verify their identity in the Shahrzad system for the "Zero Inflation" program. 🔹Tehran Municipality: Citizens can complete their purchases and payments after registering and verifying their identity in the Shahrzad system and receive a tracking code. Purchases will be delivered by courier or can be picked up in person from selected markets. 🔹There is also the option to buy in person from booths connected to Shahrzad using the head of the household's national ID.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 7:12 PM ET

🖼 Images of the aircraft destroyed in Saudi Arabia during attacks in Yemen 🔹While Saudi Arabia claims to intercept Yemeni missiles, new images show the destruction of an aircraft at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh. 🔹Reuters reports that this aircraft was completely destroyed in a missile attack by the armed forces of Yemen at King Khalid Airport in Saudi Arabia.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 5:43 PM ET

New York Times: Iran has become a tougher rival for the United States. 🔹The New York Times reported that Iran has become a tougher rival for the United States in recent months; this is due to the improved military tactics of the country. 🔹According to this American newspaper, countering Iran's missiles requires the use of more interceptors, which has put additional pressure on U.S. military reserves that were already under strain. 🔹American commanders have also expressed concern over the increased difficulty in countering attacks from Iran on bases where U.S. forces are stationed, energy facilities, and other infrastructure in the region.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 4:05 PM ET

🔴 Ships violating regulations exploded on mines in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹According to a report from Fars' security and defense journalist citing credible military sources, heavy explosions occurred a few minutes ago in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, caused by the collision of violating oil tankers with mines laid in the area from the sea.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 11:46 AM ET

Major General Wahidi: The Navy and Army are prepared to respond decisively to any attempts at unauthorized passage in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹Our Navy is equipped with a variety of precision missiles, astonishing attack drones, terrifying fast boats, electronic warfare capabilities, and a sharp coastal defense network, ready to deliver a powerful and decisive response to any miscalculations by the enemy regarding unauthorized naval traffic in the waters under their control in the region.

Fars News AgencyOct 8, 9:16 AM ET

🎥 Satellite images show new damage to Aramco in Rabigh. 🔹Satellite images captured yesterday show damage to several oil storage tanks and pressure tanks at Saudi Aramco's refinery in Rabigh. 🔹According to the OSINT page, at least one of these tanks has been completely destroyed following attacks by Yemeni armed forces.