Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Responds to Missile and Nuclear Claims
A news roundup also covers a drone interception over the Strait of Hormuz, government-company oversight, housing permits and other domestic developments.
An IRNA news roundup reported statements by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei on claims involving the United States and the IAEA, the destruction of an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, and several economic, environmental, border and sports developments.
TEHRAN — A news roundup published by IRNA on September 14, 2026, highlighted statements by Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding claims by the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as several domestic and regional developments.
According to the roundup, spokesperson Baghaei described discussion of Mount Kalang Gazla as “much ado about nothing.” The program also reported the destruction of an advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Other topics included an order by the head of Iran’s Judiciary for a comprehensive review of the condition of state-owned companies and measures to reduce the time required to issue guarantees through the Cooperative Fund. The roundup also cited a record in building-permit issuance over the past 11 years and the latest situation at the Georgia border.
The report further covered the storage of domestically produced frozen chicken, a reported fourfold expansion in the area of Lake Urmia, the start of issuing the first electronic visas for the 1406 Hajj pilgrimage, and passenger traffic at Iran’s borders with Iraq.
In sports, the roundup reported that national-team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand had begun his military service.
The source provided a list of topics but did not include detailed accounts, dates or independent verification for each development.