DEFENSE
Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow
The IRGC says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 drone operated by the US military over Qeshm Island.
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SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Red Sea oil shipments halted amid pipeline damage, war on Yemen
Saudi Arabia has suspended crude loadings at Yanbu and canceled some European cargoes after damage to its East-West pipeline.
INTERVIEWS
Israel’s targeting of Palestinian journalists constitutes crime against humanity: Analyst
The editor-in-chief of Mena Uncensored says the abduction of Press TV’s West Bank correspondent amounts to a war crime.
IN-DEPTH
Trump impeachment on the horizon post-midterms
Increasing opposition to the Republican Party may result in a midterm election win for the Democrats in the House of Representatives. That means a likely 3rd impeachment of President Donald Trump, but it’s likely that he would ultimately be acquitted by the Senate.
SAUDI ARABIA
Yemen Army confirms downing of Saudi F-15 warplane over Ma’rib
Yemen confirms the downing of a Saudi F-15 warplane with an indigenous surface-to-air missile.
POLITICS
Pakistan says Makkah Defense Pact will not affect ties with Iran
Pakistan’s military spokesperson says a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye will not affect Islamabad’s strategic relationship with Iran, describing the pact as defensive in nature and aimed at collective deterrence and regional stability.
MILITARY
New photos reveal Iranian strikes inflicted extensive damage to US targets in West Asia
Newly revealed photographs show Iranian retaliatory strikes inflicted extensive damage to US positions across West Asia.
DEFENSE
Amazon can't restore US cloud infrastructure in Bahrain, UAE after Iranian retaliation: Report
Amazon says Iran's retaliatory strikes during US-Israeli aggression have destroyed cloud infrastructure in Bahrain and the UAE, according to a report.
ENERGY
Iran’s energy rebuild sparks unprecedented industrial shift
Iran’s energy reconstruction is drawing domestic technology companies deeper into the oil and gas industry, turning wartime damage into a test of the country’s industrial capabilities.
REPORTS
Italy’s Israel criticism bill raises free speech concerns as it faces lower House review
Criticism and protests have been mounting in Italy against a bill that, if passed, would equate criticism of the Israeli regime with anti-Semitism.
ECONOMY
Discover Iran: Tabriz’s centuries-old trading culture drives carpets, leather, industry and exports
Tabriz is transforming its centuries-old trading tradition into a diversified modern economy, combining carpets, leather and footwear with manufacturing, food production and exports to markets across the Caucasus and beyond.
CULTURE
200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people’s epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
Over 200 nights, Iranians have held nationwide gatherings, expressing unity, resilience and support for the Islamic Republic amid war, external threats and calls for national defense.
DEFENSE
Iran’s military victory must be complemented by victory in battle of narratives: Basij chief
The head of Iran’s Basij Organization says the Islamic Republic’s victory against adversaries on the battlefield must be complemented by victory in the battle of narratives.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on September 16, 2026.
POLITICS
US assessment warns of inflation, weapons shortages as war against Iran runs up $38-billion bill
The war against Iran has cost the US at least $38 billion through the end of July and is expected to further fuel inflation, a congressional assessment shows.
REPORTS
Trump's South Korea Hormuz demand causes backlash
South Korea’s dilemma over whether to submit to a US demand to deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz grows by the day.
INTERVIEWS
Israel’s detention, harassment of journalists an assault on truth: Political analyst
Mohammad al-Qeeq, writer and political analyst, says the Israeli regime’s detention and harassment of Palestinian journalists in the occupied West Bank are part of a broader effort to intimidate the press.
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200 days of resistance
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