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Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine with over 740 drones

In a massive barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, Russia conducted its largest ever aerial attack, with a total of 741 targets launched against Ukraine.

Trump claims he threatened Putin to ‘bomb sh*t out of Moscow’ if Russia attacked Ukraine: CNN

United States President Donald Trump claimed during a private fundraiser last year he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing "the sh*t out of Moscow" if he attacked Ukraine, CNN has reported, citing an obtained audio.

Iran reports heavy medical infrastructure damage during 12-day war with Israel

Iran’s Red Crescent Society announced that around 1,500 hospital beds were damaged during the recent 12-day war with Israel last month, but emergency services managed to operate without leaving any patients untreated, according to its president, Pir Hossein Kolivand.

Analyst: Iranian president challenges dominant narrative in interview with Tucker Carlson

An Iranian political analyst and international lawyer, highlighted the significance of Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian’s recent interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, framing it as a challenge to a dominant anti-Iran narrative in US media.

UN expert slams countries that let Netanyahu fly over airspace to US

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, has hit out at states that allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fly over their airspace en route to the United States, suggesting that they may have flouted their obligations under international law.

US envoy suggests Gaza ceasefire agreement is close

An aide to United President Donald Trump has suggested a Gaza ceasefire is close, saying Washington hopes to see a deal finalised by the end of the week.

ICC seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of Afghan women

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, accusing them of crimes against humanity over the persecution of women and girls.

IRGC kills, captures 6 terrorists in Sistan, Baluchestan prov.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has neutralized a terrorist cell in the southeastern city of Chabahar, killing and arresting six operatives in an intelligence-led operation.

Three killed in Red Sea in suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi group on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea has killed three sailors and wounded two others, a European Union naval force has announced.

Iran nuclear programme ‘very delayed’ by strikes: France

Iran's nuclear programme has been "very, very delayed" by US and Israeli attacks, France's foreign intelligence chief claimed on Tuesday, wading into a contentious debate over just how hard it was hit.

Lives of Gaza’s children ‘marked by war and destruction’: UN

The lives of one million children in the Gaza Strip “are marked by war and destruction”, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Tuesday.

At least 4 killed, 13 injured in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Four people were killed and 13 wounded in separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in southern and northern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry has announced.

US has only %25 of Patriot interceptors needed for military operations globally: Report

Washington has only about 25 percent of the Patriot missile interceptors that planners at the Pentagon assess are needed for all the US’s military operations globally, according to a report by The Guardian.

Israel holds 10,800 Palestinian prisoners in its jails: Rights groups

Israel is holding 10,800 Palestinians in its jails, prisoners’ affairs groups have announced in a report.

Kremlin allows foreigners to serve in Russian military

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also during the period of mobilisation.

Iran’s deputy FM: strategic proposals raised in talks with U.S.; EU facing final chance

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies stated that recent talks with the United States have included “constructive ideas” to address mutual concerns. Saeed Khatibzadeh added that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is fully aware of these proposals.

Veteran Iranian MP: IAEA chief is mercenary, should banned from entering Iran

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that a false report by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), about Iran became the pretext for Israel’s attack on the country, calling Grossi a "mercenary" and stating that he should not be allowed to enter Iran under any circumstances.

Iran’s nuclear safety center: No traces of depleted uranium found in U.S. attacks

The National Center for Nuclear Safety and Security of Iran has announced that, based on current assessments, there is no evidence indicating the use of depleted uranium in the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.

Iran reopens airspace as flight operations resume

Mohammad Amirani, CEO of the Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company and Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, announced that flight traffic is steadily increasing, with approximately 500 flights — including overflights, domestic, and international operations — receiving services from Iran’s airports.

Iran rejects Trump’s claims of requesting talks as baseless fabrication

Iran’s Foreign Ministry firmly refuted assertions by US President Donald Trump that Tehran sought negotiations, slamming Washington for "fabricating narratives to deflect from its failures."

US envoy lauds Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has hailed the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Iran to register all civilian drones amid spiraling situation

Iran will soon implement a comprehensive registration system for all drones, both imported and domestically produced, to prevent misuse and enhance national security, according to a senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

Iranian Armed Forces chief, Qatari defense official discuss regional security, bilateral ties

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, spoke on Tuesday on the phone with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, on regional tensions and military cooperation.

Senior journalist slams Iranian president for interview with Tucker Carlson

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of Iran’s Kayhan newspaper, strongly criticized President Massoud Pezeshkian for remarks made during a recent interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, claiming they diverged significantly from the Islamic Republic’s official positions.

US says has ‘scheduled Iran talks’

US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will hold negotiations with Tehran soon.