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Iran lashes out at Israel for strike on Evin prison hospital, urges accountability

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on the hospital facility inside Evin Prison in Tehran on June 25, calling it a war crime and demanding international accountability.

No power can prevent Iran from attaining its legitimate rights: Leader advisor

A top advisor to Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Iranian nation’s cast-iron resolve to stand on its legitimate rights regarding scientific development and preservation of its national esteem.

Iran says Israel behind abduction of its diplomats in Lebanon 43 years ago

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the Islamic Republic holds the Zionist regime responsible for the abduction and hostage-taking of four Iranian diplomats in Lebanon more than four decades ago and continues to seriously pursue the matter through relevant international channels.

613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys: UN

The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded at least 613 killings of Palestinians, both at controversial aid points run by the Israeli and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran as Tehran suspends cooperation with UN atomic watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed it is pulling its inspectors out of Iran after Tehran suspended its collaboration with the United Nations nuclear agency.

Zelensky and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in ‘fruitful’ phone call

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on Friday with US President Donald Trump, in what the Ukrainian leader said was a "very important and fruitful" telephone conversation.

Iranians commemorate Tasua, honoring Imam Hussein’s sacrifice

Millions of Iranians are participating in nationwide mourning ceremonies on Tasua on Saturday, the ninth day of Muharram, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the third Shia Imam, and his loyal companions.

Iranian MP warns Israel of ‘end of regime’ if further attacks occur

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a senior member of Iran’s Parliament and the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned that any renewed military aggression by Israel against Iran would mark the “end of the illegitimate and criminal Zionist regime.”

Hamas says responded to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Palestinian group Hamas has announced it has given a “positive” response to a United States-brokered proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough in halting Israel’s offensive.

Threats facing NATO becoming more complex and intertwined: New chief of military operations

The threats facing NATO are becoming more complex and intertwined but they remain "no match" for the alliance, the new US General at the head of NATO's military operations stated as he took up his functions.

IRGC spokesman: Iran ready for crushing response if attacked again

The spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any renewed aggression against the country will be met with a decisive and unrestrained response.

Iran’s top military official warns of devastating response to any new attack

Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned that any renewed aggression against Iran will provoke a crushing response that even the US might not be able to counter.

Tehran reaffirms conditional cooperation with IAEA following recent aggression against Iran

In an exclusive interview with NBC, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takhte-Ravanchi, underscored that Tehran has not shut the door on cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), despite the recent military aggression against Iran by the US and the Zionist regime.

Iranian president condemns Israeli attacks, defends Iran’s right to self-defense at ECO summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran during his speech at the 17th ECO Summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling them “illegal, terrorist, and aggressive.”

Iranian president arrives in Republic of Azerbaijan’s Khankendi for ECO summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the city of Khankendi on Friday to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Iran warns against Israel’s plot to fully annex West Bank

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has warned against repeated statements by Israeli officials regarding the full annexation of the West Bank, describing them as a dangerous indication of the regime’s expansionist agenda and warning of the grave consequences it could entail.

Iran set to expel remaining IAEA inspectors amid suspension of cooperation, MPs say

Two Iranian lawmakers announced on Thursday that the remaining inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will soon be expelled from Iran, following the country's official suspension of cooperation with the agency.

Most Iranian airports resume operations amid safety review

Most Iranian airports resume operations amid safety review

Iran says committed to NPT, its safeguards agreement

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi said that the Iskamic Reoublic remains committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its safeguards agreement.

FM Araghchi raps Germany’s support for attacks on Iran, reaffirms NPT commitment

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reaffirmed Iran’s continued adherence to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran’s Deputy Parl. speaker: IAEA chief ‘liar’, ‘Zionist agent’

Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament lashed out at Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling him a "liar," a "traitorous reporter," and a figure "subordinate to Israeli intelligence services."

Iranian medical chief: Israeli strikes on hospitals direct attacks on vulnerable civilians

The President of the Iranian Society of Internal Medicine Specialists, condemned recent Israeli military strikes on Iran’s healthcare facilities. Iraj Khosronia stated that such attacks are not merely the destruction of buildings, but deliberate assaults on the most defenseless—patients in critical care.

US contractors fired live bullets at Gazans queuing for food: AP

US security contractors working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) have fired live ammunition and stun grenades at starving Palestinians queuing for food and supplies in the besieged Strip, according to a report by the AP.

Netanyahu’s son quietly purchased UK apartment under different name: Report

The son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly purchased an apartment in Britain under a different name in 2022, when the UK economy was in freefall and he didn't have to legally report the purchase to the Israeli tax authorities, says a report.

Senior Tehran clerics declare Trump, Netanyahu ‘Enemies of Islam’ in harsh religious ruling

A group of prominent Islamic jurists and religious scholars based in Tehran has issued a strong religious ruling condemning US President Donald Trump and the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.