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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Nearly 800 Palestinian athletes, sports officials killed by Israel since start of Gaza war

The Israeli army has killed 785 Palestinian athletes and sports officials in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since October 2023, the Palestinian Football Association announced on Sunday.

US planning to pressure Israeli Strategic Affairs chief to end Gaza war: Report

Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is visiting Washington, DC on Monday, is expected to face pressure to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

Over 1,500 explosion-induced earthquakes recorded amid 12-day US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Over 1,500 explosion-triggered earthquakes were recorded in Iran during a 12-day period of intense military strikes by Israel and the US, according to Mehdi Zare, a senior seismologist at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology.

Iran condemns Trump’s rhetoric, insulting remarks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the offensive and inappropriate remarks and conduct of the President of the United States regarding the Supreme Leader and the people of Iran.

Iran’s FM calls on UN to recognize Israeli, US aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has urged the United Nations Security Council to recognize Israel and the United States as aggressors in the recent attacks on Iran, demanding accountability, compensation, and measures to prevent further violations.

Moscow says US, Russian spy chiefs agree to keep direct line open

The Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, told Russian state media that he had agreed to remain in open contact with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe, following a recent telephone conversation between the two.

Iran writes to UN on Israeli attacks against medical sector

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has submitted an official communication to the UN Security Council detailing the impact of Israeli regime's military attacks on Iran’s healthcare sector, citing grave violations of international law.

Police say Mossad agent captured in Tehran Metro

The spokesperson for Iran's police has announced the arrest of an agent from Israel’s espionage-terrorist organization, Mossad, in the Tehran metro.

Damascus refutes reports of assassination attempt on Syrian president

Damascus denied on Sunday media reports alleging an assassination attempt on President Ahmad al-Sharaa during a visit to the southern Daraa province.

Shia religious authority: Anyone threatening Leadership, religious authority considered mohareb

Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious authority, said that any individual or regime that threatens or assaults the leadership (of the Islamic Republic) and the religious authority in an effort to harm the Islamic Ummah and its governance is considered a Mohareb , one who wages war against God.

Iran: No scheduled talks with U.S., American claims false

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has firmly denied reports suggesting that negotiations between Iran and the United States are scheduled.

Russia hits Ukraine with biggest attack of war

Russia hit Ukraine with 537 drones and missiles overnight Sunday in Moscow’s largest attack of the war, the Ukrainian Air Force has announced.

Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in occupied West Bank up 30%: Report

Attacks by illegal Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have surged by 30% in 2025, Israeli figures showed on Sunday.

Parliament speaker condemns Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has decried US President Donald Trump’s “unacceptable” language toward Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and his disrespectful rhetoric against Tehran, characterizing the remarks as a futile endeavour to undermine the decision-making processes of Iranian officials.

Kayhan newspaper criticizes Western-leaning factions over war, negotiations

Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized Western-leaning factions, accusing them of misleading the public and mismanaging the country’s affairs in the lead-up to the recent conflict.

Israeli lawmakers accuse PM of trading Gaza war for end to his corruption trial

Members of Israel’s Knesset (parliament) have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip to secure an end to his corruption trial.

Iran says doubts ceasefire durability, warns of response to any further attacks

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, said on Sunday that Iran remains skeptical about the durability of the current ceasefire with the US and Israel, and is fully prepared to respond to any further aggression.

IAEA chief says Iran could rebuild nuclear program within months

Tehran could resume uranium enrichment within months, despite recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has stated.

Iran begins gas exports from third train of South Pars Phase 14 refinery

Iran has officially begun exporting natural gas from the third sweetening train of the South Pars Phase 14 refinery, marking a new milestone in the country's energy development.

Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over corruption trial for Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at prosecutors in Israel over the corruption trial that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced, warning Washington, having given billions of dollars worth of aid to Israel, is not going to "stand for this".

Hezbollah chief rules out laying down arms amid Israeli attacks

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has stressed that the group will not lay down its arms while Israel continues attacking southern Lebanon.

Funeral held for senior IRGC commanders

The funeral and burial ceremony for Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the martyed commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was held on Sunday morning in Tehran.

At least 71 killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s Evin prison, judiciary spokesman says

At least 71 people were killed in a recent Israeli strike on Evin Prison in northern Tehran on June 23, according to Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir.

Iran’s prosecutor general: Illegal migrants must all leave 

Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad has said undocumented foreign nationals, particularly Afghans, must leave the country immediately.

Iranian envoy: Possible launch of Israeli drones from Azerbaijan being investigated

Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia warned that if it is confirmed that Israel used Azerbaijani territory to launch attacks against Iran during the recent war, Tehran will consider this a serious violation and expects Baku to provide an official and transparent response.
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